i need a small or medium watch dog that is good with children oh and i need a price range. and one that will alert me when someones at the door.
2007-05-13 03:00:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
what about a cairn terrier ? they are fierce med sized dogs and they are great with kids . they will also let you know if someone does not belong there where you live . cannot say how great they are as watch dogs they are excellent.
2007-05-13 03:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dogs need a lot of attention and cost a lot more money beyond the purchase price. Try vet bills, food, heart worm medication, flea and tick medication, toys, leashes, collars, treats...and not to mention time consuming. You need to walk your dog, bathe your dog, when ever you do on vacation they can't be left alone, need to go outside to use the bathroom during the day and sometimes night. If you are not ready for this type of commitment, I would suggest a camera at your front door. My neighbors have a device that when a person walks into their yard, a motion detector turns on their outside lights and then they know someone is there. All they do is turn on their TV to a certain channel that is connected to the camera and they can see who is there.
2007-05-13 06:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Lo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you need an adult dog that is trained? A lot of so called trained dogs are super expensive but I can not just give you a price since every one prices so differently up to $40K with approval. But in your case sounds like just need a dog that barks which most dogs will do it anyway. I personally like Australian Shepherds if you are looking for small to a medium intelligent breed, but it is mostly what you make out of them by training.
2007-05-13 03:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recomend that you go to petfinder.com. They have a multitude of dogs that are in need of a home. Your best bet is to get a little dog like a pomeranian, shitzu, or chihuahua. Also beagle mixes are good to. If you get a mixed small breed from a shelter it isn't very much. Like $50 for mixed and up to $300 for a purbred. Small dogs are usually very yippy. They will most likely be the one to bark a lot when somenone is at the door. Good Luck.
2007-05-13 03:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know what.. a doorbell will better alert you to someone at the door... OR
We live out in the country and can't always hear when someone pulls in.. We have a camera hooked up that is outside on the front porch and it hooks to our television. In the little PIP box on the screen, we can see what the camera sees out front. Then we know when someone has pulled up, can see them at the front door etc..
You don't have to feed a camera, train a camera or walk a camera. If you are looking for something to alert you to visitors a camera is better than a dog.
2007-05-13 03:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
poodles are great. My family use to have a dog kennel in arkansas. they had palmeranians and poodles.
Poodles are great with kids if you get them at at most 2 years old. i have a poodle and she is wonderful with my son and other kids in my family. I keep her in the house at night and put her outside during the day. these dogs can be inside or outside dogs. Poodles are very protective over their family. if brushed at least once a week there is no shedding. very easily groomed. i take mine to the groomers twice a year once in march and once in july. they do not eat much either. you can buy them for around $150-$200 that is a male that is AKC or CKC registered. females are usually about $250-$350
2007-05-13 04:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by adk_in_ar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a dog as a family pet not a watch dog. If you are dedicated to any dog, they will be dedicated back and alert you of dangers. That said... many people just need to get off the computer and watch their kids instead of trying to find something else to do their job. :)
2007-05-13 03:29:59 · answer #7 · answered by Freedom 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I suggest the staffordshire breed these dogs are very protective of the home and their family especially children.Do not be afraid of this breed once you have one you will be glad you did.Be good to this breed and they will put their life on the line for their family.This breed is small to medium but very strong and love to play at all times.Get a puppy though you dont know the trama they have endured up to adult hood.
2007-05-13 03:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a half Basset Hound Half Beagle, theyre cute, but they will sleep in your bed, but they have total control of you, and mine caught 2 burglars in the middle of the night.
They are awfully lazy, no thought of when their stomachs will explode, but are loyal and secure to play with
also they are friendly!!.
Best recommendation.
Basset Hounds (Similar to Hush Puppies)
Beagles (Lu in the movie Cats and Dogs)
French Bull Dogs
Border Collie ( The breed of Lassie the shepherd dog)
Golden Labrador
Bernese Mountain Dogs ( Mind that this breed has weak legs and its natural)
Samoyed (Good to sleep with)
Dalmations (Real Friendly)
Dachshund (Cute Long bodied dogs that look like sausages, Cute and interactive)
Make sure to play with wt ever dog you bought.
2007-05-13 03:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
U need a bloodhound
my dog is a bloodhound/lab & she barks whenever people knock on our door
2007-05-13 03:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by haley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋