Beautiful and noble creatures. I looked after one for a friend about 5 years ago while they waited to relocate back to the UK. Despite the fact that they were bred as Lion hunters they have a really kind demeanor. Even though "Zion" (the one I was looking after) could have easily killed all of my other dogs, he was extremely kind and loving. It just goes to show that a dog is whatever the owners make of it. There's no such thing as a vicious dog, just vicious owners.