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Benno

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Benno is a beautiful, healthy, 5 year-old rough collie looking for a quiet, loving home. He is a clever and energetic dog who needs regular exercise and stimulation. Benno is a lot of fun to be around when there’s a frisbee or ball to chase, and he loves to rub his back on a frosty lawn! Benno can be headstrong but is also keen to please and likes obedience training (with treats). Benno is not especially affectionate, but seeks out his our company and flops companionably at our feet in the evenings. Benno is highly reactive and reacts strongly to noises. He finds loud noises like motorbikes, blenders and vacuum cleaners threatening and reacts aggressively with barking. He also sometimes also barks at other sounds like laughter, singing or children playing on the street. He is overly protective of his household and can be aggressive towards visitors. He gets excited by airplanes (and will give chase). Benno has lived companionably with two cats, but has been the only dog since we adopted him as a puppy. When walking he is a bit nervous of small dogs and can be reactive to larger dogs, but also interested in meeting other dogs. Benno needs a peaceful home, maybe with teenagers but not young children. We’re looking for a quieter home (away from an airport flight path) and an experienced owner who can help Benno overcome his reactive and protective tendencies and become a happier and more settled version of himself.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇮🇪Cork
Shelter
West Cork Animals
Living with Benno
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by West Cork Animals · CorkLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Benno home

What you'll need for Benno 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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Benno

What life with Benno looks like

Benno is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at West Cork Animals in Cork.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇪Adopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

Cork, Ireland — browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benno, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Benno?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. West Cork Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Benno on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Benno if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — West Cork Animals 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Benno 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 Benno 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 West Cork Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know Benno 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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