[quote1270727610=crnosrce1] different levels of respect and love and devotion, [/quote1270727610] good post crnosrce1 but now i have one question. which of the breed that have been mentioned here. as far as i know Sar, CO, Rottweiler and few more have been mentioned has the highest level of respect, love and devotion for his owner in your opinion? because i really think if that´s an important thing for our new member she could get a good Fila Brasileiro, Neopolitan or English Mastiff (implying she really finds a good one) mastiff breeds on average have much less rank drive and are very attached to the owner. so i even think there are better dogs than a Rottweiler for her. @ awareness, have you also thought about these breeds *-) but good examples are hard to find, but i guess you can get good advice here. here are many people with a lot of experience!