You guys provided some good information and im starting to think twice about an aggressive breed..

Im swinging towards a Labrador now and my girl thinks that is a better choice too..

I realize that raising a dog is not much different than looking out for a person but I have that all planned out..

My girl raised dogs all her life at her parents house... she loves dogs and knows how to take care of them so I got that covered.. plus she doesnt work so she will get to spend a lot of time with the booboo u nam sayin..

When I come home at nights, I jog anyways so that will be the time to get the doggie some exercise.

Just picturing me jogging Rocky style with Lassie next to me.. its going to be quite a picture..