I would not go for an am staff in your situation.

Agreed and they are ban in Toronto I was referring more to there size as the smallest I would wan't to go.  I was not clear.

i would suggest a boerboel or cane corso then.

Thanks will research them both more. I have experience with CC as they are everywhere where i live.  Are the BB's pretty docile? like the CC's

GSD shed alot, aswell do the alaskan malamute, CAO.

Agreed

 the belgian malinois is not calm enough and would get hyper when around kids at a young age.

Plus Im not sure I could keep up with the exercise requirements.

i think the broholmer is a very rare and not to easy to Get dog ?

A boerboel is calmer around the house then a cane corso, but when they need to protect they can be harder to handle then a cane corso.

Thanks I guess that answers my question above

As gary said, can we hear a bit more about you area and living situations.

regards Frederik

 Appreciate the help