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["Lynda" <lurine AT softcom.net>]

Generally speaking, a BC makes a good alarm but is less likely to "guard."
An Aussie (Australian Shepherd) is more likely to "own" your house, and thus
guard it.  A Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog) WILL guard your house.  Of
course, there are exceptions in each breed.

A "socialized" Aussie will easily revert to type.  They have a strong sense 
of possession.  If they are "your" dog, then what is your's is theirs and 
they'll guard it.

Lynda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Walton" <waltonrp AT gmail.com>


> Your lab sounds like my beagle. She only keeps the rabbits and deer
> away. There was an australian shepherd up for adoption at a prison I
> work at, they train them for socialization. I'm afraid that might be a
> problem though, if it's been trained to be a good city dog and get
> along with anyone it comes across. i kind of like the idea of a
> herding dog, if it would meet people in the driveway and keep an eye
> on that area when I'm not here.
>
> Rob
>
> On Sat, Oct 4, 2008 at 9:59 PM, Mogrits <mogrits AT gmail.com> wrote:
> > I think a border collie would do the job well. An australian shepherd
> > might do the same thing. I have a yellow lab...he's not what you are
> > looking for, as he gets along with everybody.
> >
> > Warren
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