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It should be noted that the following characteristics have been noticed over the years, and are common with the working cowboys that I've known and worked with:
- Like simplicity and tranquility in their everyday lives.
- Have problems finding and keeping wives that are willing to stay with them and be happy living their simple way of life.
- Very appreciative of the natural surroundings around them.
- Enjoy their freedom and are very protective of it.
- Prefer staying away from large crowds and cites.
- Dislikes people that don't show respect for themselves, their peers, elders, or women, and that mistreat kids.
- Like being a cowboy because of the work, lifestyle and purpose, not because of the pay.
- Know how to ride a horse, throw a good loop, and handle all types of livestock, no matter how wild, mean, or docile.
- Most prized possessions are a good trained horse and stock dog, a good hand-made saddle, a good dallying rope, their chaps, their boots, their hat, and a scarf to tie around their neck.
- Treat their pet dog like he or she is their best friend.
- Like sitting around the dinner table or campfire drinking coffee and chewing the fat with family, friends, and acquaintances.
- Believe that good full-time cowboy work is getting harder and harder to find, and in time will probably disappear all together.
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