My daughter has a rottie and an Akita. Her and her hubby get a lot of stick for having "dangerous" dogs but they are both so soppy and gentle. I have never been very comfortable with large dogs so was very nervous about going to stay. However they have both been the most mild and lovely dogs and it's usually other dogs that come up and attack them! Unfortunately those who keep them are often the ones at fault for not giving them proper training.