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Boxer
According to About.com a Boxer is:
-"Fun Loving, young at heart, playful and exuberant are the best words to describe the boxer. This is a breed who is a great companion to adults, children, as a running companion, or to cuddle with. They get along well with other pets, provided they are properly introduced, and they love children more than anything."
-"Boxers are protective of their owners, but should NEVER be aggressive."
-"If provoked into protecting their owners, a Boxer is fearless."
Dog Breed Info says:
-"An excellent watchdog, the Boxer will restrain an intruder in the same way a Bulldog does."
-"Constantly on the move, bonding very closely with the family. Loyal and affectionate, Boxers are known for the way they get along so well with children."
Weimaraner
About.com says the Weimaraner:
-"Quick-witted and eager to please. Passionate and family-oriented. This is not a dog to be left in the backyard."
American Kennel Club says:
-"This is a breed that loves children and enjoys being part of his family’s "pack.""
Weimaraner Rescue says:
-"Assertive, bold, loyal, and headstrong also fit, giving the dog a loving attitude with a willingness to take the upper paw in the family if the opportunity presents itself."
-"Housebreaking can be a problem, as can destructive chewing. "
Dog Breed Info says:
-"He is a natural protector."
-"Weimaraners are often kind to children, but are not recommended for very young ones, because they are energetic enough to accidentally knock a child down."
-"Protective on his own territory. Very brave and loyal, it has a strong prey instinct."
-"Do not trust with small non-canine animals."
Based on this info, it seems like a Boxer is your best bet.
According to About.com a Boxer is:
-"Fun Loving, young at heart, playful and exuberant are the best words to describe the boxer. This is a breed who is a great companion to adults, children, as a running companion, or to cuddle with. They get along well with other pets, provided they are properly introduced, and they love children more than anything."
-"Boxers are protective of their owners, but should NEVER be aggressive."
-"If provoked into protecting their owners, a Boxer is fearless."
Dog Breed Info says:
-"An excellent watchdog, the Boxer will restrain an intruder in the same way a Bulldog does."
-"Constantly on the move, bonding very closely with the family. Loyal and affectionate, Boxers are known for the way they get along so well with children."
Weimaraner
About.com says the Weimaraner:
-"Quick-witted and eager to please. Passionate and family-oriented. This is not a dog to be left in the backyard."
American Kennel Club says:
-"This is a breed that loves children and enjoys being part of his family’s "pack.""
Weimaraner Rescue says:
-"Assertive, bold, loyal, and headstrong also fit, giving the dog a loving attitude with a willingness to take the upper paw in the family if the opportunity presents itself."
-"Housebreaking can be a problem, as can destructive chewing. "
Dog Breed Info says:
-"He is a natural protector."
-"Weimaraners are often kind to children, but are not recommended for very young ones, because they are energetic enough to accidentally knock a child down."
-"Protective on his own territory. Very brave and loyal, it has a strong prey instinct."
-"Do not trust with small non-canine animals."
Based on this info, it seems like a Boxer is your best bet.
source(s):
http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreeds/a/Boxer_2.htm
http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreeds/p/weimaraner.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/weimaraner/index.cfm
http://www.weimrescue.org/breed/index.html
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/weimaraner.htm
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/boxer.htm
http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreeds/a/Boxer_2.htm
http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreeds/p/weimaraner.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/weimaraner/index.cfm
http://www.weimrescue.org/breed/index.html
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/weimaraner.htm
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/boxer.htm
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