Given that I love having a big dog, when we move I want to get another one

Contemplating what breed though....

I love German Shepherds, as in the old fashioned type (big, strong boned). Have considered Akita(sp!!), or was it the Japanese Akita, can't remember :oops:

Want the dog/s to be: family orientated, trainable, guard dogs (to an extent), okay with visitors, get on okay with other dogs and cats and horses

So, any thoughts? Comments?

Note: not having another Saint Bernard. Mozart was really something special and I don't believe another one could match her. Plus, I'm not sure I can take the heartbreak of losing so comparatively young.