We used to have a Doberman as a guard dog.. He was the sweetest SOB you could find..
Speaking of German breeds.. My dad used to be a breeder of German Shepards along with taking them to competitions.,. That is another breed, that is absolutely gorgeous and just pure unadulterated loyalty and love.
Husky
Cocker spaniel
German short haired pointer/Dalmatian mix
Pit bull mix
German shepherd (sister’s and mine, ancient girl)
German shepherd (ours, also slowing down)
German shepherd (parents’, mid life pure bread/papered and absolutely beauty of the pack)
Kind of a dog family I grew up in, and while we love our German shepherds, I kinda want to try a corgi when the time is right.