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Maximillian

English Bulldog · Male · Senior · 9 years

Maxi is generally a happy, confident boy who loves to sniff and explore new places. He is a proper cuddle bug, loving to curl up on the sofa with you at the end of a long day. Maxi is also a very good boy in the vets and is happy with informal handling too, such as having his harness and lead clipped on for his walks. He really just enjoys human company and is polite and gentle with everyone, it is just intense or high energy dogs that he can still be nervous of sometimes. Maxi can be dog reactive but this can be easily managed with continued focus work and desensitisation - luckily he is a massive foodie and responds well to training with a tasty snack! He also loves his toys and will chomp on them happily or play tug of war with a big rope! We can't wait for this beautiful gentleman to find the loving home he so deserves! Meet Maximillian, our beautiful 8 year old American Bulldog. Maxi is a lovely chap who is just looking for a home where he can enjoy walks in quieter, low dog populated area. Maxi would need to be the only dog in the home, so that he can get all the cuddles and attention for himself! When he first came to us, he was unsure of other dogs, but he is a brave boy who has since worked with our wonderful training team and now enjoys a calm parallel walk with other dogs! Maxi can live with children 14yo+ who are used to bigger breeds as once he gets to know you he loves to ask for fuss and will lean his whole body weight against your legs! Maxi isn't used to being left in the home for long periods of time, so would need a home who are willing to build up his leaving hours slowly in the first few months.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Maximillian
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Maximillian home

What you'll need for Maximillian 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 Maximillian

What life with Maximillian looks like

Maximillian is a large senior english bulldog dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Dog reactive - needs quiet, low dog populated walking areas and gradual desensitization training. Cannot be left alone for long periods initially.

🇬🇧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 Maximillian, answered.

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