Guarding is tough work! Tellie came to me after being left in a hotel room and brought to the local shelter. Since adopting her, I've gotten married, had two children, and moved to three different countries with the US Foreign Service. She has been a loyal, dedicated companion through it all and has fostered a love of animals in my children that I will be forever grateful for. Despite her occasional trash digging and overly protective demeanor, I'd argue she is the best family dog ever.