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Bull Terrier · Male · Young · 2 years

Breed: Bull Terrier Age: 01-01-2024 Coat: Short-haired Medical: Vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, neutered Temperament: Cheerful, enthusiastic, clumsy House-trained: Yes Here’s the deal! I’m a male bull terrier, about 2.5 years old. People who know my breed know exactly what I mean when I say I behave like a true bull terrier. I’m sweet, funny, stubborn—and as subtle as a bulldozer. I’m glad I ended up at HondenCampus. Before, they weren’t so kind to me. When I first arrived here, I didn’t trust my trainer one bit. I did want to make contact, though—I was just so nervous, and before you knew it, snap! Especially when she tried to pet my head, I’d get a little scared. Not very smart, considering my inflamed eyes. But they took plenty of time with me, and now I even enjoy lounging on the couch for a cuddle. I’ve also learned that when I start feeling tense, it’s better for me to grab a toy and let off some steam. Now they think I’m ready for the next step—a place of my own. Somewhere where I can learn to bond again and have plenty of time to build trust at my own pace. I’m looking for a spot in a calm household with one or two people, no young children or other pets. On walks, I can usually ignore other dogs just fine. But up close, I make it clear that I’m not exactly eager for attention. I love going out with you—whether it’s a nice walk or a trip to the water. Even though I’ve almost drowned three times already, I keep trying, and someday I’ll learn how to swim. It would be handy if you could keep me on a leash, so you can gently guide me back to shore. Do you think you might be the right match for me? Then quickly fill out an interest form—and who knows, maybe we’ll meet soon!

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Ras: Bullterrier Leeftijd: 01-01-2024 Beharing: Kortharig Medisch: Gevaccineerd, gechipt, ontwormd, ontvlooid Karakter: Vrolijk, enthousiast, lomp Zindelijk: Ja Boef hier! Ik ben een bullterriër reu van ongeveer 2,5 jaar oud. Mensen die mijn ras kennen die weten precies wat er bedoeld wordt als ik zeg dat ik me gedraag als een echte bullterriër. Ik ben lief, grappig, stikeigenwijs en net zo subtiel als een bulldozer. Ik ben blij dat ik bij HondenCampus terecht ben gekomen. Voorheen waren ze niet zo lief voor me namelijk. Toen ik hier net was vertrouwde ik mijn trainster voor geen meter. Ik wilde wel graag contact maken hoor, maar ik vond het zo spannend en voor je het wist, hap! Vooral als ze aan mijn kop wilde zitten werd ik een beetje bang. Niet zo handig gezien mijn ontstoken oogjes. Maar ze hebben uitgebreid de tijd voor me genomen en inmiddels kom ik zelfs al even lekker op de bank liggen om te kroelen. Ook heb ik geleerd dat wanneer de spanning oploopt ik beter even een speeltje kan pakken om me op af te reageren. Inmiddels denken ze hier dat ik klaar ben voor de volgende stap, een eigen plekje. Ergens waar ik me weer opnieuw mag leren hechten en rustig de tijd krijg om vertrouwen op te bouwen. Ik zoek een plekje in een rustig huishouden bij 1 of 2 personen, zonder jonge kinderen of andere dieren. Tijdens de wandeling kan ik andere honden meestal prima negeren. Maar van dichtbij laat ik wel duidelijk merken dat ik niet op contact zit te wachten. Ik vind het heerlijk om mee op pad te gaan. Lekker wandelen of naar het water. Ook al ben ik al 3 keer bijna verzopen, ik blijf het proberen en ooit ga ik leren zwemmen. Wel handig om me aan de lijn te houden dus zodat je me naar de kant kan hengelen. Denk jij de juiste match voor mij te zijn? Vul dan snel een belangstellingsformulier in en wie weet zien we elkaar snel.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant
Living with Boef
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant · NetherlandsLearn about Bull Terrier →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Boef home

What you'll need for Boef in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Boef

What life with Boef looks like

Boef is a young adult bull terrier dog waiting at Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant in Netherlands.

A young 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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Boef, answered.

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