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Dave

Mixed Breed · Male

DAVE THE GENTLE GIANT IS HOPEFUL OF FINDING HIS HAPPY EVER AFTER….COULD THAT BE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Dave is a majestic ‘Dogues de Bordeaux’ X ‘Mastiff’ Dave entered our care after being found on the streets, with a heavy chain around his neck and multiple skin infections. We suspect he’d been used as a guard dog and then dumped. Dave has progressed in leaps and bounds with lots of time and love from our kennels team. His skin is better now, due to medicated baths (as you’ll see in the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos). Dave : is strong on the lead requires an only dog / only pet home needs an experienced ‘breed savvy’ strong owner. enjoys duvets to sleep on and really hates leaving them for a walk! has learnt his basic commands is fully vaccinated Dave loves people and is now seeking his ‘happy ever after’ and that favourite duvet! He will make a loving companion. Call for more information Call for more information If you feel that you can offer a home please fill in our Application Form Apply To Adopt Also looking for a home Toffee Sadie Rolo Rocky Roary Lucky Lewis Jäger Carmen Bella (OEH)

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇬🇧North Hykeham
Shelter
Doris Banham Dog Rescue
Living with Dave
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Doris Banham Dog Rescue · North HykehamLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Dave home

What you'll need for Dave 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 Dave

What life with Dave looks like

Dave is a extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Doris Banham Dog Rescue in North Hykeham.

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.

North Hykeham, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dave, answered.

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