Yes it is they are massive dog and are viewed with the same slant pits are. I have dobies at home. I had a CC growing up, real sweet and loyal. Like any dog as good as its training and breeding. Fear of animals is more primal than fear of guns at least at the 1000ft level. Seen several well armed men run from a dog, must be a fight or flight with little rationalization in between. I love my Dobies they are big lovers.