Breeds Like The Rottweiler Except...?
Breeds Like The Rottweiler Except...? Dog Breed Discussions
I'm planning on getting a dog but I'm still going to be waiting several years because I want to make sure I'm getting the right dog breed.So the first thing I decided I REALLY REALLY want in a dog is to have that protective instinct towards family/owner and has that wariness towards strangers, but yet I've only had experience with one dog, and from that little bit of experience, I think I'm not the type who could handle a very dominant challenging breed kinda like the Rottweiler. I can handle a dog, but a strong willed dominant breed like the Rottweiler may be a bit too much for me.So I'm wondering, are there any breeds who are still pretty protective of their families sorta like the Rottweiler, but yet have a little bit more "softer" temperament and are more forgiving of the owners mistakes?I was maybe thinking....possibly Boxer, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, or Bernese Mountain Dog. But I'm thinking even Berners may be too much on the friendly side.What do you guys think? Advice???? I'm open to suggestions. : )But please, NO rude unnecessary answers.Aren't German Shepherds a strong willed breed too? I've heard they too are dominant and can be challenging even though they are easy to train. Have you had any experience with them? What are they like?Oh I forgot to add that I'm moderately active and just prefer walks either in the woods or out on the road. So no exploding with energy breeds. : )