If you're looking for a dog that will protect you and your family, Dobermans are fantastic guard dogs. They know who their family is, and will protect it at all costs if trained properly. Regardless of the breed you choose, please train it properly, socialize it, teach it at least the basic commands, etc. Otherwise, it is really easy to have your hands full with a strong breed when they have potential aggression problems.
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