RG - Haven't really heard of them. We don't have anything that's going to try to eat a dog here which is good, although because we have no predators we have a huge amount of snakes in the spring and summer which is a concern, i guess it doesnt matter what breed you have then.
Sheridan - I've heard most people who have owned one say that they're the best dog that they've ever owned. I thought about GSP but ive heard they're very whiney and get cold easily which put me off a bit. I had a ridgeback cross and she was probably my favourite dog since I was a kid but she died young which was shattering. Such loyal dogs!
Ed - Thats an uphill battle I was never going to win with the missus. I was deadset on it but she just wouldnt have a bar of it! ha