Steeler has excellent natural desire for hunting and retrieving and superior working ability, despite a less than optimal start with a tough pro trainer. Owner Kathy Eddy, VMD, says Steeler is very confident and holds up well under pressure, both of which are important traits to cultivate in Goldens. Steeler is an excellent marker and very birdy. Although his field career has been very limited, he earned his Master Hunter legs in consecutive tests and earned his stars by jamming two licensed qualifying stakes in limited field trialing.

Steeler is quite a handsome dog and possesses good structure and strong, fluid movement. He has good substance, an adequate and correct quick-drying coat, a very nice topline, good balance and angulation, good tail set, a lovely head, good ears and a wonderfully appealing Golden expression. He has a good bite and full dentition. He has no conformation negatives that would impede his soundness or function, and would probably turn some heads in the breed ring if he were all groomed up. He also has no skin problems or allergies, despite living on a lake.

One of Steeler's most valuable strengths is his solid temperament. He is confident yet has a sweet demeanor, and he enjoys other dogs of either sex as well as people. In other words, he has the good old-fashioned Golden temperament we strive to maintain.