Memphis, weighing in at a whopping 96 pounds joined my family just weeks before Christmas of '04. I adopted Memphis from the Seattle Animal Shelter because when I saw her, I fell in love and knew I couldn't leave without taking her with me! She's definitely the best gift I've ever gotten myself - the gift that keeps giving!!! Memphis is somewhere between 6-8 years old. I gave Memphis her name to help her feel more in touch with her feline brother and sister in the house - Elvis and Graceland. I would venture to say that most people would consider Memphis spoiled rotten - she rides in my car with me, she sleeps in my bed with me (yes, we cuddle), she has the run of the house and the yard. She's a great protector dog. Whenever she feels like the situation is unsafe, she happily lets out her menacing bark to let me know. Memphis is an ocean lover - she's had some of her best times on our weekend trips to the ocean. She likes to destroy just about any toy that I give to her - tennis balls, squeaky toys, stuffed animals, Frisbees, etc. She has an insatiable sweet tooth as well! I've learned not to leave Hershey’s kisses in Christmas Stockings...the hard way. She'll do anything for you in return for a treat and some loving. Memphis is as loyal as the day is long. Whenever I get home from work, she's right at the door; tail wagging, tongue licking, drooling, happy to see me. She follows me everywhere and helps keep me in line.