she died about 12 yrs ago but still has a place in my heart. She adored children and would protect them when they were around her even from there own parents. Once while watching tv a baby cried in the show and she went nuts running around the house and whining trying to find the crying baby.If someone brought there child over she hung with that kid like she was glued to it. And was a natural watch dog as no one could get in the house or the yard if no one was home but she would let a child in the yard and would never hurt a child. Neighbors would beg us to let them watch her if we were going away on vacation. If she was outside with us and a neighbor was getting in there car to go to the store if they weren't fast enough she would jump in there car and she would not get out untill she got a ride. She was one incredible dog and I was truly blessed to have adopted such a great animal