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Henri

Male · Adult · 5 years

Henri is a gentle giant who absolutely loves cuddly toys, and he carries his favourite teddy everywhere with him for comfort. He’s a little underconfident in new places, but does come around very quickly once he's had a good sniff. When meeting new people, he is friendly & he can jump up at first. Henri will need some help with his housetraining and lead walking skills, as he can pull when he sees something exciting and is a strong boy! He’s a clever boy so with some patience and practice, we’re sure he’ll get the hang of it! He settles really well in his kennel, but would prefer his people to be around for most of the day at first to help settle him in. We know this beautiful boy will bring so much happiness to his forever home! Say bonjour to Henri, our handsome 5 year old Dogue De Bordeaux X! Henri is looking for a home on the quieter side of life, though is an active boy and loves to get out and about with his people! He would love a nice garden to explore and run around in, and he’d prefer for all children in the home to be of college age and above, as he can be a boisterous boy! Henri can find other dogs quite worrying, so would like to be the only dog in the home, in an area with less dog traffic so he can enjoy his calm, sniffy walks that he adores. Henri is a cuddly boy, who is very affectionate and loves to spend time with his people. He has some worries, so would love understanding owners that are happy to put some work into his dog social skills, but is very receptive to training so will be a very rewarding companion! This big softie can’t wait to find his forever family and give them all the love in his massive heart!

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Cardiff

Shelter

Dogs Trust Cardiff

Living with Henri

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · Cardiff

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Listed 2 months ago

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About Henri

What life with Henri looks like

Henri is an extra-large adult 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.

🇬🇧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 Henri, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Henri?: 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 Henri on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Henri 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Henri 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 Henri 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 Henri 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.