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Archie

Cocker Spaniel · Male · Adult · 5 years

Archie is a sweet boy with the spirit of a Spaniel – loves being active and busy, playing and going on adventures. Archie’s favourite toy is a ball, and he is ready and waiting to have a game of fetch with you. He’s also a fan of soft toys and tuggy games. Are you looking for a hiking companion? Do you enjoy long walks? Archie would love to join you. Woodlands, fields, beaches, and country trails are his favourite, he is not as comfortable in built up areas. He likes to take a dip and play in water. Archie has been wild camping before; he loves an adventure! Archie is often ‘busy’ on his lead and gets carried away with sniffing every smell all at once, and he can walk nicely on his lead too. He would prefer a bit of space from other dogs; he dislikes them running up to him. In the home environment, Archie is affectionate, he is a bit of a ‘lap dog’ actually, very soppy, adores a snuggle on the sofa and is used to sleeping on the bed with his human. Archie likes his food and treats, and he knows a few tricks including a sit and stay. Archie is a fantastic five-year-old Cocker Spaniel looking for a fun-loving home with adult adopters. He would like to be the only dog in the home and has grown-up with a cat, so could potentially live with a dog savvy cat. He has no history around small furries or livestock. Archie is housetrained and he travels well in the car. He would rather have company for most of the time; time left alone will need to be built up gradually when he has a good routine. Archie can be anxious if a lot is going on, therefore is looking for a quiet household with a predictable routine, in an area that is not too built up or noisy with traffic.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Ilfracombe
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe
Living with Archie
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · IlfracombeLearn about Cocker Spaniel

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Archie home

What you'll need for Archie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Archie

What life with Archie looks like

Archie is a small adult cocker spaniel dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Archie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Archie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Ilfracombe handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Archie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Archie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Ilfracombe will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Archie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Archie isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Ilfracombe early rather than rehoming privately; they know Archie and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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