“NO, That’s total BS.”
No, it’s not. Lots of dogs were kept as protection, including of kids at play. But they were not BRED as such. I know of NO dog breed that was bred as a protector of children specifically. But some are better at the job than others. Most dogs are protective of their “peeps.”
I hope you never had or will ever have a dog, of ANY breed. Because you seem to know nothing about them.
I have had several GERMAN SHEPHERDS over my life, thank you very much. And cats. Devoted to them. My 2nd purebred was the best dog ever, bar none. My last was a dog who was allergic to EVERYTHIGN from puppy on, and I spent thousands upon THOUSANDS of $ o dermatology and special diet and lots of bathing and shots and pills for 11 years till she died due to hip problems.
I have a terrific sympathy card sent me by the dermatologist crew. They loved my dog. And they knew I AND my husband took excellent care of her.
All of my dogs got SERIOUS obedience training the old-fashioned way and we’re model citizens, loved by all.
Take that.