ya.. my friend from serbia was also telling me that sarplaninacs are very protective n some r very ferocious.. :) it is a type of guardian dogs I like.. :) tones, really nice pics.. they look like really fine hounds.. and yes.. dogs r the man's best friend!! The dog I'd respect the most would be The Pitbull!! though I dun keep one, I respect it the most because, the attribute I respect the most is perseverance with intense passion, and the pitbull embodies that.. had only they could be kept with other bossy dogs, I'd have had them!! next to that I respect the GSDs, HMs and other guard/guardian breeds who'd even sacrifice their lives to protect their owners..