how now brown cow?

The ole gray mare, she ain't what she use to be, she ain't what she use to be......

That being said, I love her dearly! She keeps a close watch on this place and she would tear a good chunk out of an unwelcome guest that might threaten the safety of her beloved family. Hubs feels that I should also talk about the cons of living with such a fine canine. He calls her queen of the IBS.
But I say letting a dog out a few times in the middle of the night is a small price to pay for peace of mind. However, I should mention that I'm not the light sleeper in the house that is awakened by her bellowing at 2 am. So I say, long live this sweetness that we call Belle!