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Saxon

Mastiff · Male · Young · 1 year

He is still young and will need adopters who are happy to put in some time and work into his training, it will be well worth it! Saxon will need someone around 24/7 at first (with the plan of extending this over time) as he has previously been stressed and became destructive when left alone. This just means you’ll get to spend even more time with your new gorgeous, super fun buddy! If you are a big dog person, who’s looking for a sweet natured, playful boy and you have the time to help him get settled in, Saxon could be your PAW-fect match! Saxon is a really big softy who loves holding a toy in his mouth (so adorable!) This sociable boy is a 1-year-old Mastiff Cane Corso Cross with tonnes of personality. He is really playful with dogs and is very friendly with everyone he meets! In the main he walks well on a lead, but when he’s excited about meeting people/dogs he is very strong and can pull intensely. Due to his strength we believe he would be best suited in a home of adults only or with older children who have experience with large dog breeds.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Leeds
Shelter
Dogs Trust Leeds
Living with Saxon
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Leeds · LeedsLearn about Mastiff →
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Saxon home

What you'll need for Saxon 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 Saxon

What life with Saxon looks like

Saxon is a large young adult mastiff dog waiting at Dogs Trust Leeds in Leeds.

An young 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.

Leeds, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Saxon, answered.

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