Shepherd Ark's Bocephus of Sprague CGC
Hips: OFA Excellent
Elbows: OFA Normal
PennHip: .45/.38
DM gene test - N/N (clear)
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Bocephus, or “Bo” as we call him, comes to us from a wonderful breeder in New York and is truly the total package—beauty, brains, temperament, and health. His unique Isabella coloring (genetically blue and liver) immediately draws people in, but it’s his temperament that makes them fall in love and want to take him home.
Bo has the classic, old-fashioned straight-back structure we strive for, with great bone and a beautiful, correct German Shepherd head. Now approaching his tenth birthday in 2026, Bo stands as a testament to sound structure, stable temperament, and longevity.
Temperament-wise, Bo is exceptional. He is social, easygoing, and a perfect gentleman in public. He regularly accompanies us to local stores, participates in daily ranch chores, and is naturally adaptable to new environments. He is protective of our home when appropriate, yet once given the okay, he is the first to greet visitors—often attempting to sneak into laps if given the chance.
Bo has a strong food drive, loves learning, and is eager to please. He particularly enjoys scent work and is gentle and intuitive with puppies, playing an important role in helping socialize our litters alongside our adult dogs.
As a producer, Bo has consistently passed on what matters most to us: stable, people-focused temperaments and dogs who thrive as exceptional companions, therapy dogs, service dogs, and loyal best friends. His puppies are deeply bonded to their people, adaptable to family life, and well-suited for both working roles and everyday companionship.
Bo has earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title and has been fully health tested. We are incredibly proud of what Bo has produced and honored to carry his legacy forward through the next generation.
👉 You can see Bo’s legacy living on in the dogs we’ve proudly kept back from him: Karma, Joy, and Hank.
Bo has been tested through EMBARK Veterinary and is clear of 170+ genetic mutations! To see his results CLICK HERE
