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Tywin

Male · Young · 2 years

Tywin is looking for a calm and predictable home with loving and understanding adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures, who will take the time to help him settle in and give him all the love and care he deserves. He is a sweet boy who finds the world rather overwhelming at times, so would like to live in an adult only home, if there is a quiet area in the home he can take himself off to the rest and relax, that would be the best. Tywin is a friendly boy and could live with a calm and confident dog who will happily engage in occasional play, although this is not a necessity, he would be happy with polite and friendly walking buddies. Tywin is smart cookie and has picked up a few skills already, he is eager to engage in training in short, sweet sessions if he gets lots of praise and encouragement. He will need to be on a lead at all times in public so would like a home with a private, secure garden for him to have some quality off lead time pottering about in at his leisure with no worries or distractions. Tywin can be worried being left, so is looking for someone to be home the majority of the time to begin with, he can settle when provided with enrichment so could potentially be left in future up to 4 hours, any leaving time would need to be built up slowly once he has had time to settle into his new home. Tywin will need to meet his adopters multiple times prior to going home with potential home visits to make sure he is settling in ok, so please bear all of this in mind when applying. Sweet and loving boy Tywin is a 2 year old Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. He takes a little time to warm up to new people but once he has a bond with you, you have a friend for life. Once he knows and trusts you he is an absolute cuddle bug, if you give him a gentle scratch on his back he will lean into you for more. Tywin hasn’t really figured out toys yet, but he does love a quick zoom around followed by a good roll around like a total goof! This super cute guy is ready to find his new home.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Chestfield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Canterbury
Living with Tywin
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Canterbury · Chestfield

Listed Yesterday

Bringing Tywin home

What you'll need for Tywin in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Tywin

What life with Tywin looks like

Tywin is a young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Canterbury in Chestfield.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Chestfield, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tywin, answered.

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