I have never had a guard dog before Frieda. She is the most loyal and protective creature, but not aggressive. I have absolutely no doubt that she would sacrifice herself for me, Maria and any other animal on the farm. She knows the farm is her, and watches the boundaries constantly. I can see how having a dog like Frieda would have made so many humans feel safer over the centuries in so many different contexts. This is perhaps how dogs and humans came together.

Her life, her work, is watching over us. It feels good.