Living on
a beef farm with a cow/calf operation gave Strider lots of
opportunities to boss some stock around. He is content to
stay home and guard the territory and work the stock only when
needed. He uses a dominant stare to coerce the cattle and
will walk right up to them to make them move. He commands
respect. Strider has never gripped an animal to get them
to move--either they were babies or his presence was enough.
He naturally drives stock away from the handler. He is
gentle with babies and knows the difference between his own
livestock and strangers. Strider is good at keeping his
master and children safe from the stock. He announces the
arrival of visitors and will kill snakes. Strider barks
treed and is highly concerned with the prey intruding on his
territory. He is a good mouser and a willing fighter when
his prey is vicious. Strider is a very dominant dog
who needs a strong leader to work for. He listens to those
he respects but he is not very easily discouraged. He has
been aggressive when those who have not earned his respect have
tried to command him.