Kozzie and Boof

Kozzie and Boof are two long stock coat German Shepherds in need of a loving forever home, their owner can no longer keep them. This is going to be a big change for both dogs, their entire world will be turned upside down; whilst we could split them up, we are going to try and find them a home together, so that they have some type of stability and can lean on each other for support.

Kozzie(left) is female and is almost 3 years old, and Boof (right) is a 3.5-year-old male - they have been together for a very long time and absolutely adore each other. These dogs have grown up on a rural property as outside dogs, they enjoy playing with their humans and get very excited when they come outside to interact with them. Kozzie and Boof haven’t had much in the way of exposure to small children, they would need to be closely supervised at all times.

Boof loves toys, particularly balls, he enjoys a game of fetch and Kozzie will chase and run after him; they are active, boisterous dogs that will need plenty of room to run around at their new home. Neither dog has been walked on a lead often, we believe they have spent quite a lot of time confined to their property.

Kozzie and Boof know their basic commands, however, need reminding of their manners at times. Both dogs will need consistent boundaries and someone willing to put in the time and effort into training them, two dogs require double the work, both together and through 1on1 time with their handler. We are looking for a family with breed experience who are committed to providing Kozzie and Boof with the socialisation, exposure and ongoing training they need.

Kozzie and Boof have always lived with another dog, they have also visited a dog park occasionally and reportedly been fine around other large dogs, although this was quite some time ago. Both dogs, particularly Boof, can be overstimulated when they do encounter other dogs, and will need slow integration and exposure. Whilst they could possibly live with another dog again in future, we feel it is probably for the best if they are the only dogs in their new home for the time being.

Boof has a high prey drive and likes to bark at and chase livestock, Kozzie will join in the fun and is very much a follower of all that Boof does. They will need high, secure fencing and to be kept completely separated from other animals including livestock, cats and other small animals.

Whilst Kozzie and Boof currently live outside, they love attention and light up when their humans are around, we know they would love to come inside and spend time with their humans, even if it is just to settle down at night. Both dogs are fine being on their own throughout the day and will welcome you with happy, wagging tails waiting for a game of fetch and lots of pats when you get home!