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Bjorn

Male · Puppy · 4 months

Name: Bjorn Age (approx): 30/10/24 Breed: Caucasian shepherd X Disposition: goofy , mischievous, loving Loves: toys , tuggy , frisbee , natural treats Dislikes/wary of: getting in the car Dog friendly: seems to be Cat friendly: unknown On lead behaviour: strong needs a bit of training not horrendous Previous bite history: when he was a puppy nothing since Fully house trained: clean boy Prey drive: yes Requirements: Breed experienced owners: someone with large breed or shepherd experience Can they live with other dogs : possibly Children in the home: definitely not young children as he is boisterous and a very big lad Rural/Urban: either Someone at home for company: yes but I think once settled he would be ok for a couple of hours . General background: Bjorn is very affectionate but a typical boisterous teenager full of mischief. He will need lots of regular exercise as well as that brain engaging . He’s certainly very entertaining. He isn’t neutered yet as our vets wanted us to wait until he was a bit older but being neutered will be part of the adoption agreement. Please read the specific requirements We assess and treat every dog as an individual, and include as much information as we can in each post. We won't be able to respond to questions on here due to caring for the dogs in our care.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Northumberland Dog Rescue
Living with Bjorn
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Northumberland Dog Rescue · United Kingdom

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bjorn home

What you'll need for Bjorn 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
  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 Bjorn

What life with Bjorn looks like

Bjorn is a medium-sized puppy/kitten dog waiting at Northumberland Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bjorn, answered.

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