Steele is my first stock dog, to own, train, (with lots of help), trial and travel with. He had a very bad injury at 2 years old, and stopped his training for quite some time. Aside from that, he has the talent and thinking ability of some of the best stock dogs I have seen. He comes from very talented, hard working ranch dogs, and is a thinker, and a planner. 
     Having said this, I of course, have spoiled and ruined him for the stock dog trialing world. But, he is my chore dog; I can count on him for the basics of my day to day things. He is my companion, protector and best friend.