other predators.
Dogs are naturally protective of their owners because they see them as part of their pack. Your dog may perceive your family members as potential threats to you, so it instinctively tries to protect you from harm.
Family
dogs and wolves are members of the same family
Dogs may protect their owners from perceived threats, including other family members, due to their instinct to defend their pack members. This behavior can be influenced by the dog's bond with you and their perception of your husband's actions or behavior.
Dogs are members of family Canidae.
Dogs and wolves are members of the same species, just different subspecies. Dogs are, basically, domesticated wolves.
Dogs and wolves are both part of the same family
Panthers are members of the cat family.
Yes. American Bulldogs are good with family members, children and other pets, but some can be scrappy with strange dogs.
NO THEY JUST SEEM THAT WAY TO PROTECT their FAMILY!
Old Dogs
No - humanity is limited by species to Homo sapiens. While cats and dogs are often treated as members of the family by some humans, they are not humans.