What an awesome slide show...thanks for telling me where your pics were. I thought I had seen all, I didn't know! I love how large bodied they are. I miss having a deep chest on my dog, Poor ol Victor resembles something like a chiken in that department. they have nice fat feet too..looks like they keep their puppy feet! Mary's brother did that too. Was like holding a big ol baby's hand.
I am interested in your breed of choice..what is the coat like? Spikey or smooth. I cannot tell from the pics. I figure I have enough life left in me for one more dog after my dear Mary may that be a long long time from now. The coat of a german shorthair is spikey and Bin broke me out in a rash. This looks like an awesome dog to have and I love what you have written about them.,