Maverick is as cute and as sweet as he looks. He is smart and has taken to training easily. He continues to show his personality and has turned into quite the cuddle pup although a little standoffish with new people. We got him to be a running/hiking buddy for me but also a family dog for our boys. He loves to hike, play fetch, chill, swim, and roughhouse with other pups at the dog park. Beachy Ranch has beautiful, quality Aussies that make great family dogs but are also good protection pups when needed.