I don't know the Counselor sire really well, but we have had a fair bit to do with the Special Focus stuff. Very easy calving, rapid growth, more strength behind the front shoulder and spring of rib than the original Mitty In Focus (sire of Special Focus). They are OK carcass cattle. The daughters I have seen so far look to be pretty good cattle. He is a bull where you don't need to check heifers very often.