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Cleveland

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Puppy · 10 months

Meet Cleveland! At around 32kg, Cleveland is a big lad who is still very much a puppy at heart. He is boisterous, lively and full of enthusiasm, and he absolutely loves people and getting attention. He can be a little too enthusiastic at times and will often jump up when greeting people, so his new adopter will need to be prepared for a large, bouncy youngster who hasn’t quite realised just how big he is! Cleveland is a typical 10 month old puppy – fun, energetic, affectionate and still learning about the world. He will need plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and, most importantly, a family who is committed to continuing training and helping him mature into the lovely adult dog we know he can become. We feel Cleveland would be best suited to an active family with experience of large, boisterous dogs, who understand that training a young large breed dog takes time, patience and consistency. He is looking for a home that will continue his basic training and work on his manners. Help him learn that four paws on the floor is the best way to get attention, Give him clear, consistent boundaries. Be patient while he grows from a bouncy puppy into a well-mannered adult and understand that, although he may be 32kg, Cleveland still thinks he’s a tiny puppy! He will need a private secure garden. Cleveland has socialised well with other dogs whilst in our care, although he is very bouncy and playful with them. We do feel he could be rehomed with another energetic dog of similar size following a successful meet and greet (must be neutered). As Cleveland came into the home as a stray, we have no previous history on him so would prefer any children in the home to be 16+ years.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 10 months
Location
🇬🇧Manchester
Shelter
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester)
Living with Cleveland
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) · ManchesterLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Cleveland home

What you'll need for Cleveland 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Cleveland

What life with Cleveland looks like

Cleveland is a large puppy/kitten staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) in Manchester.

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.

Manchester, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cleveland, answered.

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