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Bertie

Cocker Spaniel · Male · Adult · 4 years

Bertie is a handsome lad, with a kind heart and a fluffy face. Bertie is house-trained and keeps his space nice and clean! He travels well in the car and would make for a wonderful adventure companion. Bertie has been muzzled for vet visits here in centre as a precaution, as he finds formal handling quite scary. He is a good boy, though, once he knows you and really enjoys a fuss. Bertie will need understanding and patient owners that are willing to give him the space he needs, when he needs it, as well as a safe space where he feels secure and happy. Bertie is a lovely boy, and we can't wait to see him in his forever home. Meet Bertie, a gorgeous 4.5-year old Cockapoo looking for his forever home. Bertie is looking for an adult-only home where he can come out of his shell at his own pace, and have his boundaries respected. Bertie is a super sweet boy, and once he has warmed up to you, he loves a cuddle on the sofa. Bertie is worried meeting new people, and finds children very worrying so would need a quieter, calm home. Bertie is a good boy out on walks, enjoying his sniffy parallel wanders with his doggy friends. He walks well on the lead, and is looking for an active home that can take him for fun adventures. Bertie has shown some worry and guarding behaviours around food, so would need his own space to eat his yummy meals. He does love having his toys thrown for him once he knows you, but shouldn't be challenged for resources otherwise. Bertie is a sweet boy, with a lot of potential and will be a wonderful companion for the right family.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Bertie
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Cocker Spaniel

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Bertie home

What you'll need for Bertie 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 Bertie

What life with Bertie looks like

Bertie is a adult cocker spaniel dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bertie, answered.

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