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Hashbrown

Mastiff · Male · Young · 1 year

Hashbrown is a lively and loveable Bull Mastiff cross who is currently based at Battersea Old Windsor. Hashbrown is a social butterfly and enjoys making new human and dog companions. He has been friendly with all members of staff here at Old Windsor and Hashbrown will often greet you with an enthusiastic wiggle, wagging tail and will sometimes even bring you one of his toys. Making friends can be very exciting for Hashbrown which can lead to him jumping up, new owners are to encourage Hashbrown to keep 4 paws on the floor to help encourage calmer interactions. Hashbrown has been able to meet a variety of dogs of different breeds and sizes. He sometimes can’t contain his excitement and can pull over to greet other dogs and can forget his size, which some dogs can find worrying. He is looking to be the only dog in the household whilst he is working to be more polite with his social interactions. Being a large breed dog (currently weighing in at 42kg) Hashbrown can be strong and pull on the lead when he catches an interesting scent that he wants to investigate or when he is keen to say hello to another dog. He is looking for new owners who will be comfortable handling a larger, stronger dog and will be happy to continue his training to help with loose lead walking. During the day, we often spot him keeping himself entertained by playing with toys. His favourites are soft or squeaky toys, and you usually spot him throwing it for himself and trying to catch it. Hashbrown will be a fun and entertaining dog for owners prepared to undertake his training. He will bring lots of smiles when his bubbly personality is on full display. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Hashbrown, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Hashbrown
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Mastiff

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Hashbrown home

What you'll need for Hashbrown 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 Hashbrown

What life with Hashbrown looks like

Hashbrown is a large young adult mastiff dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hashbrown, answered.

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