Benga is a lively active dog with the typical traits of a Gos d'atura.
At home she is even-tempered and always ready to play.
 She gets along quite well when alone but really comes to life when someone wants to play.
She is very well adapted in her interaction with other dogs.
Friends are greeted with leaps of joy;
 strangers on the other hand are met first with caution,
but if a check of mimic and "doggy" signals is OK, then it's time to play
 

When the family is working, she lays relaxed near by.


She engages people in a friendly manner but is somewhat reserved with strangers, this is typical of her breed.
She welcomes guests in our house but only after some initial "sniffing."
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Benga at one of her favorite activities, hurdle jumping


We call Benga our 300% Powerpack.
Her favorite activities are agility, playing in her pack,
catching frisby and doing Trickdog or Dogdancing.
 

At this, she is untiring, eager and attentive
 

Like all herding dogs she needs to be given tasks.
This is done through sport and play, where concentration and attention are required.
Whether its searching for treats, playing fetch or learning new tricks, Benga is always motivated

 

At 1 3/4 years of age she had already passed her ”Begleithundeprüfung(VDH)”
Obedience training is still very much part of her daily routine

Catching a frisbee and retriving a rope are some of her favorite activities and this at four years of age.

To say "our lady runs very fast" would be an understatement. She can also listen quietly and attentively / while observing what her pack is doing.