I find your story to be cool and quite interesting. You mother must have yelled extremely loud for your dog to go ballistic. I realize your mother changed her tone afterwards so I am assuming she was startled by your dogs reaction. What did she say about your dogs reaction? I have had several dogs in my days but I have never had a dog that was protective over me. My dogs were very lazy and only good for playing--I hate to say that but it's true. Now that I am considering moving in with my boyfriend, I plan to get a dog that will protect us against anyone that comes at us in a threatening manner. I think I may need to get a dog like the one you have. I've never heard of that type of dog nor have I seen it. I will definitely do some research to find pictures and information. Where did you buy the dog?