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Adopt Champ

Great Dane · Male · Adult · 4 years

Champ's heart is as big as he is! He loves to love and does think he is a lap dog (though he is 52kgs). He loves his food and is not a fussy boy, if there is a treat, he will take it. Champ does like his toys, but this is more when he is in one of our paddocks and has space to run and play with his people. All in all, Champ is the perfect boy and we really hope his size does not put people off as he is a real sweetheart! Meet the most handsome and biggest boy in Cardiff! This is Champ and he is an amazing 4 year old Dogue De Bordeaux cross Great Dane! Champ has come to us from another organisation, so we do not have much history on him, but he has spent time in our care for us to get to know him. He is unable to live with another dog in the home and does need some help on his social skills. He has had friends here at the centre, but he does not know that he cannot go to every dog to say hi. Champ can live with secondary school aged children that are used to giant breeds and are confident when meeting him. He has shown to be friendly with dogs and will play bow at them, but can get a little frustrated when he cannot go and say hello. When meeting new people, he is very polite and will either stand or sit for a fuss, though if you are his favourite person, he will jump up!

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Champ
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Great Dane

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Champ home

What you'll need for Champ 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 Champ

What life with Champ looks like

Champ is a extra-large adult great dane dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Cannot live with other dogs, needs help with social skills, jumps up on favorite people

🇬🇧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 Champ, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Champ?
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 Champ on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Champ 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 Champ 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 Champ 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 Champ 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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