Dr Doof
- Species: Dog
- Breed: Lurcher
- Size: Large
- Admitted: August 2026
- Ref: 137651
- Details: 2 years and 2 months - Male
Meet Dr Doof
Dr Doof is a Lurcher with a very important job: being an absolute doofus!
He may not have a PhD in anything particularly useful, but he is a highly qualified expert in being affectionate, getting the zoomies and finding the comfiest spot on the sofa.
Dr Doof is a wonderfully affectionate boy who loves nothing more than curling up on the sofa with his people. He’s happiest when he’s close to you, soaking up all the fuss and enjoying some quality sofa time.
But don’t let his love of lounging fool you — Dr Doof is also a keen adventurer. He loves a long walk with plenty of good sniffs, taking his time to investigate all the important smells along the way. And once he gets home? Straight back to the sofa!
Support and Health
How much training will I need?
Can I be left alone?
Being a stray, we don’t know if Dr Doof has been left home alone before.
He will need any home alone building from scratch once he has settled in.
Do I have any medical conditions?
Dr Doof has historic medical conditions, namely Pyoderma (a small area of sore skin) which is now resolved, and an previous episode of Conjunctivitis, resolved. Our rehoming team will be able to give you further information if you apply to rehome them and you are a successful match.
We would also advise that any medical conditions, be that historic or ongoing, are discussed with your own vet prior to taking them home.
Who I can live with
Can I live with dogs?
Can I live with cats?
Can I live with small pets?
Additional information
When Dr Doof came into us he really enjoyed playing off lead with other female dogs of a similar size. Over time he has become more stressed being on-site which has affected his feelings towards other dogs.
Currently when Dr Doof see’s another dog he does bark at them so he is undergoing training to help him feel calmer. Once he goes home he will need some time to decompress and be walked away from other dogs.
We feel that in time, with gentle introductions, he does have the potential to make friends again and have some walking buddies.
Family and environment
What kind of family am I looking for?
Dr Doof has a little bit of a shy side, but it doesn’t take him long to warm up to new people. He has been friendly and social with people he knows, he also very much enjoyed snuggle on the sofa.
Dr Doof can live with children aged 8+ who will be mindful of his timid side initially, but then be confidant around him when he comes out of his shell – he loves to zoom around and be a bouncy boy!
What type of environment would suit me?
Dr Doof will need a private, secure garden with 6ft fencing as his own space where he can stretch his long legs. He loves our secure gardens and zooms around at 100mph!
Information for Dog adopters
Interested in adopting me?
Ready to get started? We always start with our pets’ individual needs, which is why we need to find out a bit more about you first.