More: Ru is the best family dog - always concerned about her herd and taking care of her baby brother. When she's not chasing squirrels or the frisbee or going on hikes, she's glued to your side, cuddled up on the couch. 3 years ago, she contracted lyme disease after picking up a tick in the middle of winter. She had a pretty bad spell after that and we were quite worried about her, but she has since shown her strength and resolve and has recovered to the point where you wouldn't think it was still in her system. Nothing can keep her down!