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Bronte

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 2 months

Meet Bronte, our bouncy bully x mastiff pup! Bronte is a busy, excitable boy who will do anything for a game of tug of war! Bronte is looking for committed owners, with a good knowledge of guarding type dogs, that can offer him the time and patience to help him grow into a confident adult dog. Bronte is likely a Mastiff cross and will grow to be a large dog, meaning that training will need to be a priority from the get-go. With other dogs, Bronte has shown to be a very playful boy, not always knowing when to take a break in play. For this reason we believe he could live with another dog who wouldn't mind taking a young pup under their wing. Will need to be a tolerant dog that will help teach a young pup how to socialise appropriately. Bronte is a very loving boy, but due to his breed size and mouthy puppy behaviour he would be more suitable to live with sensible older children and above. As he is a young pup who will need toilet training from scratch, a private garden is essential. Like any young pup, Bronte will need guidance, training and plenty of enrichment as he grows, but he is a brainy little man with lots of potential. With the right support and patience, he is sure to grow into a fun, loyal companion. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Bronte, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. ch for the dog in question.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 2 months
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Bronte
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Bronte home

What you'll need for Bronte 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 Bronte

What life with Bronte looks like

Bronte is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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 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 Bronte, answered.

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