Would you risk your life for your dog?

I think it depends on the situation.  While I love my dog, I don't think I have the kind of instinct to jump in front of a car to save my dog.  I probably would just stare in horror unable to do anything.  But if we are hiking, and my dog slipped off side onto a low ledge, I would try to get my dog to safety. The problem is that I know what I can and can't do, so I would probably end up calling for help before actually risking my life.   I feel bad that it's not a fair trade since my dog would protect me from cougars, even to death.  The most I can do it protect my dog from being abused by mean people.