These are working dogs. Consider what you want out of a dog, and select a breed accordingly. A dog is a long-term commitment. If you do not have animals for it to guard, you may end up unhappy and have a frustrated dog. My wife fell in love with the GP at the pound and we spent 14 years with him. He needed to run and guard or he was unhappy. We were fortunate that we had the space, but I will not have another one unless we raise it with livestock so it has a job. This is what they live for.
