Great story T-Bob! I think you need to shave her before getting those measurements though.
I had a neighbor that owned a chow. I couldnt stand that dog but it loved me anyway. I was bow hunting one morning in a stand about 1/4 mile from the house that I had walked to from the back porch. I listened then watched that dog trail me strait to the tree I was in.
That trail was better than 4 hours old. She couldnt see me but knew I was up there and wouldnt leave. I was pissed and impressed at the same time.