A happy dog sitting in a shallow rocky stream, with its tongue out, surrounded by natural rock formations and water.

Stryker

Breed: Border Collie / Staffy Mix

Age: 10 years

Stryker is the seasoned pro of the Showtime Canines crew! Alyssa got him in Japan while Alyssa was stationed there with the Army, he’s been by her side ever since. Whether he’s nailing a walking handstand or sitting pretty on a footstall, this guy lives for the spotlight—and a good game of fetch.

At work, Stryker is laser-focused and full of energy. At home? He’s all about snuggles and couch time. This sweet, serious, and wildly talented pup proves that drive and heart make the perfect team.

Dog DNA results showing breed composition: 54.3% Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 43.5% Border Collie, 2.2% Supermutt, with a dog photo and an Embark logo.
Alyssa Grubbs in a blue shirt crouching with a dog balancing on her back and another dog jumping nearby, both wearing yellow bandanas, in a performance setting.
Three dogs sitting on a couch in front of a "Good Morning America" sign with lit bulbs.
Dog standing on step stool in pet store with paw raised, surrounded by pet supplies.
A happy dog sitting on an indoor step ladder in a store, surrounded by pet supplies like dog bowls and pet food bags on shelves.
Dog wearing witch hat in Halloween-themed area with pumpkin decorations.
A small brown and white puppy sitting on a car seat with a red leash.
A happy dog on a leash standing on its hind legs, reaching up to a shopping cart in a store with pet supplies in the background.
A person lying on grass, balancing a dog on their raised feet, holding a frisbee in one hand, with trees and vehicles in the background.
Dog exiting a blue agility tunnel on grass
A dog lying on its back on a red and green blanket, with its eyes closed and mouth open, showing teeth. The dog is on a sofa with a quilted brown cover.
Dog peeking out of a half-open suitcase on a wooden floor.
Dog running on a sandy ground
Two dogs sleeping on a red blanket, one with brindle fur and the other with brown and white fur, cuddled together on a bed.
Two dogs lying on green grass in a field, one is a brown and black with white paws and the other is tan, both looking to the side, with a blurred background of trees and sky.
Two dogs, one brown with white markings and the other tan, standing on a fallen tree trunk in a forest with sparse trees and green undergrowth.
A brown and white puppy sitting on grass next to a blue car, wearing a blue collar.
Two dogs cuddling on a gray pillow near a window.
Two dogs cuddling on a gray blanket, one lying on its back with legs in the air, the other lying next to it, both appearing relaxed and sleepy.
Brown and white dog with long fur lying on grass
Dog wearing a plaid bandana lying on a white brick ledge next to a decorative reindeer sculpture.
A happy dog sitting on a tree stump in a wooded area, with greenery and sunlight filtering through the trees.