Anyone have personal experience with any of these breeds?
Anyone have personal experience with any of these breeds? Dog Breed Discussions
Please let me know what these dogs are like (protective, health problems, energy level?)I'm really interested in their temperment.Akbash DogBeauceronBelgain MalinoisCanaan DogCaucasian Ovtcharka (Caucasian Mountain Dog)Central Asian Shepherd DogChinookDalmationDutch ShepherdEnglish ShepherdEstrela Mountain DogGreat PyreneesHovawartKangal DogKarelian Bear DogKing ShepherdLeonbergerPortuguese PointerRhodesian RidgebackSarplaniac (Sharplaninatz)Shiloh ShepherdThai RidgebackI have experience with GSDs and Australian Cattle Dog. I don't want the dog to be aggressive (will do extensive socialization); I just want one that I feel confidant would protect me if someone to come into my house in a rural area. I also enjoy a challenge, so that answers some of your questions.