Thank you for the response.

1. Will this new addition live inside or outside the home? He will live inside and be a part of the family.

2. Do you have a fenced in property and if so how tall and strong is your fence? Some is fenced, I have a 6ft wood fence around the back of the house as a back yard but the rest of the property is mostly fenced with barbed wire or wood slats.

3. Are you more interested in protection of the home or of yourself while hiking? I am interested in both. I'm more concerned with wild animals like moose and bears coming onto the property or running into them while on hikes. 

4. What terrain and distance do you normally hike? I don't know terrains technical terms but it seems fairly mountainous. We don't usually go too far, maybe a couple hours before turning around. 

5. Have you had any experience with a very large powerful dog like the CO or Sarplaninac? I have not had any experience with dogs of that nature. I have only raised Heelers and Pit Bulls. I grew up around German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers but I didnt have much input on their training. 

I will look into Cane Corsos and American Bulldogs. My stepmom had an American Bulldog who was just lovely, and a very big girl. I'm a little concerned their short hair might make the harsh winters we have here unbearable for them.