I have a rottweiler/blue heeler mix pup. He's extremely protective, but returns the love to anyone who gives him love. Just that rottweiler coloring, and his initial bark often scares people. In my case I guess I'd say I'm the alpha male, and he'll listen to anything I say, so I can tell him to stop, or give him directions, or simple eye contact can control him. His bark scares any thieves/vandals away. He's one of the greatest dogs though!
As far as how well he'd handle children... He hasn't been around too many, if they don't start crying when they first meet him he'll start licking their face.
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