Yep, a real threat, haha. She is a sweet dog, loves everyone. SOmetimes I think that if someone actually invaded the house she would lick them to death. BUT had an instance about 6 months ago some drugged out dude was trying to get in the house at 2 in the morning. First time I ever heard her get mean. So now I know she can bring out the german sheppard side of her. The guy tried to break into the house next door and had a 9 mil in his face. Then took off. We think he was just so f'd up he didn't know where he was.