A gritty independent worker he has readily taken to farm routine despite not being introduced to stock as a pup. He follows close at hand while I work in the pasture and tries to step alert me if something is amiss. When the horse moved too close to my preschool aged son on the other side of the pasture (he wasn't supposed to be there) he immediately stepped in, moved the horse, and came to get me. He seems to have that innate intelligence that allows him to guage what the situation calls for and step in as needed. He does however respond well to verbal commands and is a good listener. He also enjoys catching moles and other small varmints.