Rocco

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Male

German Shepherd x Retriever

Age: 7/8 Months

Dog Friendly? Only Dog in the Home

Cat Friendly? Not Cat Tested

Child Friendly? Over 5

Neutered? Not Neutered due to age.

Location: Nottingham, UK

Meet Rocco – Our Striking Black Beauty. Rocco is a stunning mix of German Shepherd and Curly Coated Retriever, though he certainly leans more towards his German Shepherd roots. With his wavy all-black coat and striking amber eyes, he’s a truly handsome boy. He has the large ears of the Shepherd but they tend to flop over just like a retriever, which makes for some hilarious photos. Loyal and friendly, Rocco is just waiting for someone to give him the time, patience, and love he deserves.

He’s looking for a new home due to a change in his previous family’s circumstances, which sadly means he’s no longer receiving the attention he needs. Rocco would make a fantastic companion for someone with prior experience of German Shepherds or similar breeds.

Due to an unfortunate incident when he was a puppy – where he was attacked by an off-lead dog – Rocco can be wary of other dogs while out on walks. Because of this, he’ll need a confident and experienced handler. To support his transition, his adopter will receive a handling session with our trainer. This behaviour is very manageable with the right approach, and we’ll be here to offer guidance every step of the way.

Rocco hasn’t shared indoor space with other animals before, though he’s shown a very lively interest in the chickens and ducks at the kennels and let us all know about it – as anyone familiar with shepherds might imagine! That said, he is well-behaved in the home and is brilliant with children. We would confidently say children over 5, supervised by parents as is always recommended.

He loves a have of fetch in the garden, always making sure he’s polite and lays down before you make your move. He is very well trained and would love to learn more! Rocco is a loving, intelligent boy who just needs someone to believe in him. For the right person, he’ll be an incredibly loyal and rewarding companion.

Adoption fees apply (£450)

Microchipped.