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Luigi

Male · Puppy · 7 months

Luigi is looking for an active home who can keep up with his energy levels and provide him with the mental stimulation he needs for his breed. He is a big foodie and enjoys enrichment and playing with his toys, so this should be easy. When he is out and about he loves a good zoomie, but prefers quieter walks as he is currently quite spooked by other dogs and is working on his social skills with us here in the centre. We can't wait for this special boy to find his forever home. Luigi is a gorgeous 6 month old Collie X Lurcher with bundles of energy and classic breed traits! He came into our care with his brother Luigi who he shares his kennel well with, but he would prefer to be the only dog in his new home as he currently finds new dogs a bit spooky. This lanky boy is just a bouncy puppy so would prefer all children in the home to be secondary school aged and confident around bigger dogs. Due to his age he can be quite boisterous when he is playing and will jump up to greet you. Luigi will need his leaving hours built up slowly, but once he has settled into the home he could be left for 4-6 hours with a break.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 7 months
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Luigi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · Cardiff

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Bringing Luigi home

What you'll need for Luigi 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 Luigi

What life with Luigi looks like

Luigi is a large puppy/kitten dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Luigi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Luigi?
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 Luigi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Luigi 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Luigi 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 Luigi 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 Luigi 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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