Great dog!!! They are unbelieveably loyal, but can be a bit hard-headed. They are very possessive of their owners. If you're getting a pup you won't believe the size of the paws!
Good swimmers too - they love to do it virtually year round. Hopefully you live somewhere cool to accomodate the heavy coat.

I have no doubt that the pup would dismantle the dash - and eat it.

Good luck!

Scott