Boerboels: ” Tallwater “

  Tallwater is the largest framed of “Hope’s” three daughters, and for whatever reasons, has always had a strong bond with the goats; which upon realizing, I encouraged.  Her mother could refrain from killing goats, and the sisters also.  But Tall Water actually likes them, has relationships, favorites, even keeps the peace amongst them.  

 If I bring a new goat into the herd, she’s makes sure it knows its place till its one of the group.  In fact the only problem I have with her as a livestock Guardian is that she’s so protective of newborn kids if a mother steps away in that first day or two, she’s liable to post up next to that newborn, and she won’t even let its own mamma near it; which is a problem, so I do have to separate her from birthing does for the first few days.

Signature shot

I chose the photos below to demonstrate how she often positions herself strategically.  Our pasture borders the edge of a vast wilderness, she knows from which direction predators will come, she always seems to position her self accordingly… even for a nap 

From this angle you can see how close the woods are, viewer left.  If trouble comes, it will be from there.

Tallwater again

One more

Built the way I like, not too low slung, more leg than many a Boerboel bitch.  The male version of her from the same litter topped 30”s at the shoulder.