Daughter to “Hope”

Agressa’s OFA

Agressa is the smartest of “Hope’s” three daughters, the alpha of her litter, the natural leader.   She’s the type of dog that has always got her eyes trained on yours; she’s a thinking dog.  If i’m going on a trip and I want to take a boerboel, she’s the one.

Below you see” Agressa” (center) as a pup with sister “Tallwater” on the left and sister ” Boelbella” on the right; you can see who’s ready for direction.

See the difference in the eye contact, just a subtile moment, but a good example

Below: Agressa all grown up

Agressa head shot

Agressa with two of her 1/2 Dogo sons ( see “Dobo” )

Agressa, like her sister Boellbella here, and like any dog I keep, is quite athletic

And they’re off

  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.