The Duke my then six year old Rottweiler diving at Lake Mead. A land Shark in and out of the water. A loyal friend and family protector. who would play rough with the kids and protect them as well. Obedient and patrol dog trained During his eight and half years of life he was involved in the apprehension of four local burglars and four car thieves, along with three bites. Posioned by a neighborhood area drug dealer, he survived only to develop a tumor the following year when he was put down. (The drug dealer was convicted in Federal court on other charges and is still serving time for his convictions)