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Baxter

Pointer · Male · Adult · 5 years

Baxter is looking for a loving family who are able to devote time and dedication to his busy and clever brain, keep up with training and take him on lots of exploring, sniffy adventures in quiet walking areas, such as private hire fields. He can live with secondary school children who are confident around larger dogs and will understand that he can be a clumsy boy when excited and playing, children who will play nicely with him and give him space to rest when needed. Baxter likes your undivided attention so is looking to be the only pet in the home; however, once settled in the home, there is a potential for him to have a doggy walking friend who he can meet on his terms and who will be friendly and polite. Despite his goofy appearance Baxter is a super clever lad, he has already mastered “sit”, “paw”, “down” and “wait” to name just a few, he loves to train in short, sweet sessions with the help of a tasty treat. Baxter will need to be kept on a lead at all times in public, so does need his own private, secure garden to potter and play in and have some off lead time. Baxter does get worried being left alone, so does need someone home the majority of the time, any leaving time in future would need to be built up slowly once he has had time to settle into his new home. Baxter will need to meet his adopters multiple times prior to going home with potential home visits to make sure that he is settling in nicely so please bear this in mind when applying. Meet Baxter, the most fun loving and handsome 4 and a half year old German Wirehaired Pointer who is just bursting with joy! He absolutely his adores toys, he likes a squeaky toy and a teddy but they don’t tend to last long, but his favourite is always a tennis ball, he will bound around after them with all the bouncy, goofy energy of a puppy. Heads up if you’re walking near water: Baxter cannot resist a splash, so whether it’s a muddy puddle, a paddling pool, a stream, or even the sea, he’s diving straight in! This affectionate sweetheart just wants your company and your cuddles. Scratching his back is the way to his heart and if you find the perfect spot, he’ll melt into a wiggly, hilarious puddle. If you are on the hunt for the ultimate adventure buddy, then look no further than Baxter!

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Chestfield

Shelter

Dogs Trust Canterbury

Living with Baxter

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Baxter home

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About Baxter

What life with Baxter looks like

Baxter is a large adult pointer dog waiting at Dogs Trust Canterbury in Chestfield.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Separation anxiety, needs gradual alone time building, requires multiple pre-adoption meetings

🇬🇧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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Baxter, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Baxter?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Canterbury handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Baxter on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Baxter if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Canterbury 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Baxter 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 Baxter 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 Canterbury early rather than rehoming privately; they know Baxter 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.