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Yushi

Shih Tzu · Male · Young · 1 year

Yushi is looking for a quiet 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 likes his space, 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. Yushi likes his home and family all to himself so would like to be the only pet, he would however be happy with polite and friendly walking buddies. Yushi is smart cookie with a wide resume of tricks under his paw, he knows “sit”, “paw”, “spin” and “down”, if you offer him a treat he will do all of his tricks in quick succession just to get the treat. He can be encouraged to engage in training in short, sweet sessions as long as a tasty treat is on offer. He would like a home with a private, secure garden for him to have some quality time pottering about in at his leisure with no worries or distractions. Yushi settles nicely and can be left for 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. Yushi will need to meet his adopters multiple times prior to going home so please bear all of this in mind when applying. Quirky little lad Yushi is a 1 year old Shih Tzu cross Terrier with a lot of character in a very small body. He can be can be shy to begin with, but once he knows you his true character shines and he will zoom around with his toys like a little rocket, sometimes using your legs to stop. Once he has built a bond with you Yushi likes a gentle fuss, he will stand on your legs and give you kisses while you give him a little back scratch. He likes to lay next to you on the sofa touching your leg but need you to respect his space as this is a hands off time for him. This funny guy is ready to find his new home.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Chestfield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Canterbury
Living with Yushi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Canterbury · ChestfieldLearn about Shih Tzu

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Yushi home

What you'll need for Yushi 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 Yushi

What life with Yushi looks like

Yushi is a small young adult shih tzu 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 Yushi, answered.

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