I have to go along with ownerof3dogs.The dobie is such a wonderful dog.Our first was a male,Sinbad.He was 9 yrs old when our son was born,never been around infants or children before.But Sinbad fell in love with our son,he would have given his life for any of us.We recently lost our female Jessica.She was also very protective of my children.Jessica never let the boys answer the door if she didn't know who it was.She would put herself between the door and my children.They are beautiful,regal,loyal,affectionate,playful and very loving.But I think I just described every dog out there.Enough of my rambling,sorry.