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Jaxx

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 1 year

Jaxx is a charming and intelligent German Shepherd cross Husky who is looking for an active home where he can enjoy plenty of exercise, enrichment, and companionship. He would be best suited to owners who have experience with these breeds as he does display strong breed traits. Jaxx previously spent some time living in a home, where he was house-trained and had begun learning how to spend short periods of time on his own. During his time in a home, it became clear that Jaxx is an exceptionally clever and resourceful dog. He has shown a talent for working things out for himself, including opening doors, and even finding ways to get over fencing when given the opportunity to explore beyond his boundaries. Because of this, Jaxx will need a home with a very secure, private garden and owners who are mindful of managing access points around the home. With the right management and understanding of his adventurous nature, Jaxx is sure to thrive and settle well into his new home. He has been friendly and sociable with everyone he has met both in his previous home and during his time at Battersea Old Windsor. He thoroughly enjoys spending time with people and is a very affectionate dog who loves attention. Jaxx can sometimes forget his size when he's excited and may clumsily jump up to greet people. We are currently helping him learn to keep all four paws on the floor when saying hello, encouraging calmer and more polite interactions. Although Jaxx is friendly with other dogs, he can be very excitable and would benefit from some ongoing one-to-one training to help him make thoughtful choices when interacting with them. For this reason, we feel Jaxx would be best suited to being the only dog in the home at this time, allowing his new owners to focus on his training and helping him settle into his new routine. Jaxx is a bright and intelligent dog who will thrive in a home that can provide both plenty of physical exercise and opportunities to keep his mind active. He enjoys learning and would benefit from activities that challenge him mentally, such as training games, scent work, puzzle toys, or even dog sports like agility. Jaxx is looking for owners who are prepared to continue his ongoing training and help him reach his full potential. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Jaxx, you can email our rehoming team on to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here: Please be aware that we receive a large amount of interest in rehoming , so we are only able to contact those who are a match for the dog they have enquired about.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Jaxx
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Jaxx home

What you'll need for Jaxx in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Jaxx

What life with Jaxx looks like

Jaxx is a large young adult german shepherd 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 Jaxx, answered.

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