Old Yeller is a brave, courageous and loyal dog. At the start Travis believes he is just a stray useless dog while Arliss adores him. When Yeller proves himself when he defends the family from a mother bear Travis changes his mind about him. They then become best Friend. Yeller is a clever dog. Not only can he steal food faster than a fox he knows how to control the farm animals. Yeller acts as his Savior. He saves his family and friends. He will do anything to finish the mission at hand.