I like the Rottie. They do enjoy water if you train them too (they do swim slow, but they will swim lol), & I found they will pick one owner over the other, like if you were the only one to give it the bestest attention, then he'll bond to you faster.. However its still an individual & it can make up its own mind & not choose you lol However Rotties still shed like mad.. its thinner shorter hairs, but they are still falling off like no tomorrow lol