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I have an 8 yr old border collie that I've had since my senior year of college. She has gone everywhere with me, and experienced all of the changes in my life and endured them without losing a step. She started off living in my "college house" with 5 raucous college students partying til the wee hours at least 3 nights a week. She then joined me on my trip out west for 6 mos., going to places like Durango, CO, the Grand Canyon, White River, WA, the grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and to within about 4000' of the summit of Mt. McKinley. She then moved with me to Atlanta where apt. life was the ticket as I started my professional life. After that, we moved back to my hometown where I got married and settled in for 2 years of married life. Now, 3 years into my marriage, and with a ten month old now sharing her space, she couldn't be a better dog. Very protective of the little one, and the rest of the family. She also has a "step-sister" now, as my wife got a dalmatian shortly before we got engaged. I think more of that dog than I do most people, and while I dearly love my wife and daughter, Sara has a very special place in my heart as well. She is getting a little age on her now, and doesn't quite have the endurance she used to. Now she tires out chasing a frisbee just a little bit before my arm does from throwing it! The dalmatian barks at her own shadow, but I know if i hear the Border Collie barking, I better go take a look. That dog is as much a part of our family as anyone is. She's earned it.