What dog breeds are less likely to run away and stay in the yard?

I can tell you from experience that a Chow Chow would not be a good idea! I have a Chow, and they are terribly difficult to train because they are so stubborn. When she gets the chance to be off leash, she will take off and not come back. I can't tell you how many times I've had to chase her down. Sharpeis are also very stubborn dogs and hard to train, so I would not recommend that breed either. Your friend needs a dog that is easy to train so he can take them off leash. I'd recommend a Golden Retriever or a Lab. I hope this helps!

I couldn't quite decipher what you were asking about with the chow chow or shar pei, but can give some comments about keeping a dog outside. My experience is similar to yours in regard to allowing a dog free-range. Dogs are very territorial and do not like to wander too far outside of their home unless necessary. Ensuring the dog is desexed, has a good shelter, has adequate food and plenty of water will usually keep a dog from wandering off and getting lost. In my experience, hounds are more likely to run away than any other breeds. I think 570 acres is plenty of room for a dog and it's unlikely that they will run away as long as they have been there long enough to know it's their home. I would avoid setting the dog loose right away in a new home, because they may run off in search of their old home. I hope that answers your question well. If I did not answer one of your questions, then please post again.

I recommend a Great Pyrenees or other livestock guardian dog. They learn the farm boundaries and the animals and people in the household and stay around to protect everything. They are gentle and prefer to live outside. They will become protective if one of their ‘family’ is in danger only. Many breeds, as you are aware, are more hunting oriented and will take off and follow a scent or go exploring when they want. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Huskies as a breed love to run off and chase things and go exploring. Yes if they are indoors and do not get enough exercise or mental stimulation they are more likely to run off. You have been lucky with yours though as many huskies never stay home. I would encourage your friend to increase the exercise and give their dog more outdoor time running or walking on a leash. If they let him off the leash I would use a GPS collar on him so they can find him and get him back. There is always a risk of injury when dogs run loose. Also male dogs, particularly if they are not neutered, are more likely to roam. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Great question and kudos to you for doing your homework before adopting a new puppy! :-) Some of my favorite smaller dogs breeds that bark a bit less include a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Welsh terrier, or a miniature Australian Shepherd. Any dog will bark from time to time, but these breeds typically are quieter and have gentle temperaments. Another breed, a Shiba Inu, practically never barks but generally speaking, they tend not to be as agreeable. The AKC website has a tool that can help with "breed selection" based upon your lifestyle and needs, if you are exclusively looking for purebred dogs. Otherwise, there are plenty of rescues and shelters (even breed-specific rescues) that may be able to help you find a puppy if you are also open to mixed-breed dogs.

No one can answer this question for you with 100% certainty as there are too many variables. It would depend a lot on the dog's personality, how much interaction you have with him on a daily basis and how well he gets on with the other dogs. There is never a guarantee with any animal - you will just have to try and see how it goes. I can tell you that you have a better chance of him sticking around and not running away if he is neutered. Un-neutered dogs run off to find female dogs to mate with so if he is neutered you will curb that behavior. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Based on your desires I would recommend a Labrador or Golden retriever. They are eager to please dogs and so easier to train than huskies or hounds and tend to stay close. They also have less of a prey drive than some of the other breeds so less of a risk to your other pets though every dog can be different, I had labs growing up with rabbits and birds and little creatures and they did not harm them.