I have two very large Doberman Pinschers. I've raised Dobermans for the last 15 years. I love them. They are very in tune with how I'm feeling. If I'm anxious or feeling badly they always want to be right with me. Sometimes this is great because petting or scratching them calms me down. They also give me an excuse to go outside and walk in the forest which is always good for me. Sometimes though, if I'm in a particularly bad mood or am really irritable they can get on my nerves. They don't mean to, but if they bark at something outside or get under my feet when I'm walking I'll sometimes get unfairly upset with them. I always feel really guilty about that.