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Bowie

Rottweiler · Male · Young · 3 years

Bowie is a three-year-old Rottweiler with a wonderfully affectionate nature and a big love for people. He greets everyone with a wagging tail, enjoys plenty of attention and is always happy to lean in for a cuddle. Once he's had his walk, he's more than content to relax beside you on the sofa. He travels well in the car, settles nicely at home and has lovely manners when being handled. Bowie enjoys his walks and walks beautifully on a loose lead, although he can become interested in wildlife such as squirrels, ducks and foxes. He's a bright, food-motivated boy who will thrive with adopters willing to continue his training and help him build positive experiences around other dogs. Bowie has so much love to give and is ready to find a home where he can enjoy life's simple pleasures - walks, cuddles and being part of the family. Bowie is looking for adopters who will enjoy spending time with him both at home and out on adventures. He loves people and enjoys plenty of fuss, so he'd suit a home where he can be part of family life and curl up on the sofa after a walk. He would benefit from a private, secure garden where he can stretch his legs and relax and no neighbouring dogs. Bowie has lived happily with visitors coming into the home and settles well when left for short periods, although any leaving time should be built up gradually as he settles into his new routine. He could live with sensible teenagers aged 14 years and over, although younger dog-savvy children may be considered. He is looking for a home without other pets. His adopters should be happy to continue using positive, reward-based training to build his confidence on walks.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Newbury
Shelter
Dogs Trust Newbury
Living with Bowie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Newbury · NewburyLearn about Rottweiler

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Bowie home

What you'll need for Bowie 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 Bowie

What life with Bowie looks like

Bowie is a large young adult rottweiler dog waiting at Dogs Trust Newbury in Newbury.

An young 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.

🇬🇧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.

Newbury, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bowie, answered.

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