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Paddy

Border Collie · Male · Puppy · 11 months

Paddy is a young, active chap who loves to get out and about to get all his sniffs in, so would be looking for an active home that can keep up with him! He is very food and toy motivated, so these will be great aids in training. Paddy is good for all sorts of handling, but doesn't like his tail being brushed! Paddy is quite typical of his breed, so would love owners that are experienced with the Collie type, but will be a great addition to the home! He would prefer a family that will be around most of the day at first to settle him in, and may need a bit of reminding with his house-training. Meet gorgeous boy, Paddy! Paddy is a 11-month old Collie X Labrador looking for his forever home! Paddy may have a bit of a grumpy face, but he is a very happy-go-lucky, bouncy boy! He is looking for a home where all children are of secondary school age and above, as he can be boisterous and jump up in true puppy style. Paddy is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre - he loves to make new friends! Paddy is a very sweet, excitable boy with lots of energy! He'd love to live with an active family that is able to take him for fun adventures where he can burn off some energy. He can pull a bit on the lead, but is a very foody boy so should pick up loose lead training nice and quickly. Paddy can be a bit shy meeting new people at first, but is quick to warm up and loves a fuss. He absolutely loves to play with his toys, especially tough toys that he can attempt to destroy! We can't wait to see this gorgeous chap in his forever home!

Size
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Age
Puppy · 11 months
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Paddy
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Border Collie →

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Bringing Paddy home

What you'll need for Paddy in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Paddy

What life with Paddy looks like

Paddy is a puppy/kitten border collie 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 Paddy, answered.

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