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Not unless you plan on making sure this dog gets plenty of exercise and has a job, in otherwords if you don’t give him a job like herding then he’s going to start “herding” you and that means nipping at your heels as you walk. This breed requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, as long as you are willing to provide that along with a lot of training then there’s no reason why a cattle dog cannot make a good family pet.
Like many herding dogs, Cattle Dogs have high energy levels and active minds. They need plenty of exercise and a job to do, so non-working dogs need to participate in dog sports, learning tricks, or other activities that engage their body and mind. Some individuals find repetitive training frustrating and dull, so owners should aim to make training sessions varied and more exciting in order to keep their dog interested. Cattle Dogs who do not receive the appropriate exercise and entertainment will invent their own, often destructive, activities. These dogs are, by nature, wary. They are naturally cautious, and grow more so as they age. Their cautious nature towards strangers makes them perfect guard dogs, when trained for this task.