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Chief

Lurcher · Male · Adult · 4 years

Chief is such a friendly boy, in fact, he wagged his tail so hard that he broke it off! He came to us as a stray but he is incredibly well trained and knows lots of cues, although to be fair, you could train him to do absolutely anything if there's a tit bit for him, he's food mad! Chief is super friendly and loves to give everyone a big cuddle, and he does walk nicely with other dogs. We've seen that he can often be conflicted over whether or not he wants any interaction, but if they're happy to just walk with him, he's cool with that. Chief LOVES his toys! You can often find him just happily throwing soft toys around in his kennel. He's a real sweetheart and is going to make somebody very happy indeed. Chief can live with high school aged children but needs to be the only pet at home, though some quiet walking friends are fine. We cannot guarantee that he is house trained or used to being left alone, but he has definitely had some training previously so it's possible. Chief currently has some hip pain that he is receiving light pain relief for.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Dogs Trust Merseyside
Living with Chief
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Merseyside · LiverpoolLearn about Lurcher

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Bringing Chief home

What you'll need for Chief 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 Chief

What life with Chief looks like

Chief is a large adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

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.

🇬🇧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.

Liverpool, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chief, answered.

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