We are new to having goats we just got them in 2008. Bob came to us to keep company for my horse. And when my horse passed away, we needed a friend for him. And we found Templeton who needed home, so he came to live with us. Bob and Templeton would talk loudly so across the road Nicole would answer and next week Nicole came to join the family. Bob is the lead goat. Templeton tries to keep peace between Nicole and Bob. Nicole tolerates Bob and is very independent but does stay with the group on walks.