Feel like we could use a happy thread around here, anyway I am in a dorm so no dog currently :/

I grew up with a Fila Brasileiro/Great Dane cross, very good dog, a little very territorial, very family protective, kinda scary to non family members. It was weird though, her family was anyone she fully met before 9 months of age. That friend I had over once when she was little? Totally fine years later. Our neighbors when we moved? She wasn't a fan

I also had a Heeler, he was hell on wheels but very loving, loved hiking :) v good boy

I can't wait till I have space for a dog again :)

Tell me about dogs you have/had/grew up with/dog breeds you like

Much to my own annoyance I really like the bigger scarier looking dogs (Molossers). Hope I can find a breed without health issues, with a good temperament with strangers, and with the ability to hike good distances but rn after doing some research it looks like I'm SOL