Are South African Boerboels good Hog n Dogs

   I have asked myself this off and on since our Boerboel Remy came into our family. It looks like it would be big fun even if we do not catch anything, as many of you know the thrill of the hunt is in the chase.
   Hog hunting  has been on my mind with the recent premier of hog hunting shows on television. I did some research and it seems that some breeds have what it takes while with Boerboels, like many other breeds, it depends on the animal.
     I think Remy would be a pretty good bay dog, which is the dog that is specially trained to find, chase, and "bay" hogs. Remy is very houndy, and is always sniffing for something. She always sniffs out groudhogs and deer around my neighborhood. I do not know is she would be a good catch dog, which is a dog that physically takes hold of the hog, typically seizing the base of the hog's ear. Once the catch dog has physical control of the hog, they will hold it down by the head indefinitely until the hunter arrives. Remy likes to sniff out and corner whatever she is after and bark like hell at it, which is what I have read is the duty of the bay dog.
    Boerboels seems to have a wide range of characteristics that make it difficult to say whether or not they are good for hog hunting. I would say based upon my research that the primary factor that would exclude a Boerboel has nothing at all to do with it's ability to hunt but the very high risk of injury or death for your Boerboel, that is in always present when hunting hogs. From what I understand there are much less expensive dogs that are generally better suited for hog hunting. 
    Remy would probably do very well as a hog dog, but I think we will stick with the local groundhogs, squirrels and the occasional deer around here.

Remy is having Puppies!!!!!!!! AGAIN

Yeah, I say,......... but I am not sure I really mean it. Remy is having more puppies!!!! She is due sometime around November 27, 2011. I cannot believe I am doing it agian. This will be her third litter. I have always  wanted a boerboel boy puppy,  from Remy, but I could not resist keeping lil Remy (Candy) from her last litter. It was a small litter of only three, but the puppies were soooo beautiful. Well, I decided that this time, the last time, I am going to keep a little boy pup.  I use the term little very liberally, because as all Boerboel owners and readers of this blog know there is no such thing as a little boerboel. 

Watching Remy grow has been so fun!!!!!!

I cannot believe it has been 3 years since Remy has been part of our family. As I look back it has been an absolute priviledge to raise Remy. South African Boerboels as a breed are known to be very intelligent and Remy is no exception.  She has a very good memory, she remembers extended family members even after long absences, and greets them with exhuberant jubilation, often times to the sheer delight and relief of everyone.  My mother-in-law, who has been scared of dogs all of her life loves Remy and in fact they have thier own special relationship. Of course Remy loves Grandma, after all she is a true grandmother, always ready to spoil the "baby".  Remy is now 3 years old and has had a few litters, but to us she will always be "the puppy".  I only wish that I had been more vigilant with my posts so that everyone could marvel at the experiences and adventures we have had. We recently decided to welcome one of Remy's pups into our home as a permanent member of our family. Candy is now 4 months old and is growing like a weed. Candy looks  a lot like Remy but definately has her own personality. I think having Candy around has made everyone reminisce a little about how fun and tiresome it was to have a boerboel puppy in the house. I promise to make a better effort to post some of our adventures for your enjoyment.