Hello everyone. I'd love your opinions on what breed you think would fit me. I'll say this wouldn't actually be a reality for a little while… but again I'd still love your opinions. I've had one dog in my life(GSD mix) and this "new" dog would be the first on my own. I like medium-large dogs and the breeds I've spent the most time reading/thinking about are: GSD, Cane Corso, and Bullmastiff.
I'd like to be able to take my dog almost everywhere(city parks, downtown, stores, etc.) while still being calm, obedient, friendly, not phased by anything, good off leash. I know this will take a lot of work and socialization on my end. I'm a somewhat active person, but don't do a lot of hiking, jogging, etc.
FWIW the last few years I've done a lot of research on schutzhund and think its great, unfortunately I don't see myself having enough time to really dedicate to it. I'd rather focus on obedience and having a stable/well trained dog.
Exercise would include walks, going places with me, and off leash play/fetch in a large open area.
Even though the breeds I listed are large and protective, I'm very open to other suggestions you all have.
I'd like to be able to take my dog almost everywhere(city parks, downtown, stores, etc.) while still being calm, obedient, friendly, not phased by anything, good off leash. I know this will take a lot of work and socialization on my end. I'm a somewhat active person, but don't do a lot of hiking, jogging, etc.
FWIW the last few years I've done a lot of research on schutzhund and think its great, unfortunately I don't see myself having enough time to really dedicate to it. I'd rather focus on obedience and having a stable/well trained dog.
Exercise would include walks, going places with me, and off leash play/fetch in a large open area.
Even though the breeds I listed are large and protective, I'm very open to other suggestions you all have.