More: Heckle was the runt of his litter, the last pick in a long line of champion herders from Oklahoma. The breeder said he had “no potential,” but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. We live in a cattle farm in the Ozarks. Sure, his herding skills could be improved… but he’s a champ at everything else: hikes, multi-day backpacking trips, kayaking, motorcycle-riding, atvs, off roading, car camping, swimming and more. He’s a hell of a boy, and we’re so glad so no one picked him but us.