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You may want to consider a Great Pyrenese. These dogs are great (Yes, I'm biased. I have 2). These dogs are very loving, loyal, and protective. They are great with kids and other animals. (I have a 2 year old and 2 cats as well) They make great house dogs and will generall just lay around and be lazy. Usually laying right where you want to be walking.
Originally they were bread for guarding sheep in the mountains so they are quite intelligent, this can sometimes be considered as being stubborn, but they are supposed to think for themselves.
Downsides to the great pyr, if you leave them outside all the time, they will dig when they get board and your yard will look like it was shelled by morters. If you keep it inside with you, no worries. It has long hair and sheds....alot. This dog sheds heavy twice a year and needs to be brushed out at least once a week durring this time.
Great pyrs are barkers, you have to train them when you want them to bark and when you don't.
If you decide to get a great pyr, find a reputable breeder and get one so you won't have any problems. As far as training, you need to take an active part in the training. Training a pyr is very difficult because they want to do their own thing. Many people confuse this with stubbornness and stop working with the dog, or get abbusive at this point.
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