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Lewis

German Shorthaired Pointer · Male · Adult · 5 years

Handsome Lewis is looking for an experienced owner with a secure garden. He would appreciate to have company most of the time. Lewis is a very loving and active boy who needs exercise, routine and human interaction. Lewis loves to be up close to his humans. Lewis is very excited to greet visitors and is very friendly when meeting people out and about. He tends to prefer men. Lewis barks at passing dogs. Lewis has a high prey drive and wears a muzzle on walks – he will chase any small animals he sees such as cats, squirrels or livestock. Lewis does not like other large male dogs but he can be okay on a lead. He can resource guard treats. Lewis loves going to the vet clinic. He is fine with being given a bath and being brushed. Lewis is used to having access to a garden to play and run around in. He travels fine in the car and enjoys long walks. Lewis’ recall is good (if there are no small animals to chase) and he is generally good off the lead. Lewis is quite strong on the lead and would suit an experienced owner with an understanding of high-energy sporting dog breeds. He loves running in big, open, safe spaces and any kind of outdoor adventure. Lewis is very intelligent and loves to be mentally stimulated with scent work, training or puzzle toys which keep him happy and calm. Lewis is a very affectionate boy and enjoys being close to his family, he is very loyal. Routine and company mean a lot to him. The best day for him would be to have good exercise, some training and then time relaxing with his owners. Lewis’ new home must be willing to give him time and attention. If you think you would be a great new home for Lewis, please apply above for him. © 2025 Dog Aid Scotland (SCIO Charity No. SC001918) Web Design by Techincal Services Scotland. Need a website? Enquire Here

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Dog Aid Society of Scotland
Living with Lewis
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Cared for by Dog Aid Society of Scotland · United KingdomLearn about German Shorthaired Pointer

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lewis home

What you'll need for Lewis 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
  5. 05

    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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Lewis

What life with Lewis looks like

Lewis is a large adult german shorthaired pointer dog waiting at Dog Aid Society of Scotland in United Kingdom.

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 Lewis, answered.

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