How big? Short but long and stocky (imagine a Bassett Hound but not as heavy)
How old? Adolescent (around two years)
Male or female? Female
Living with kids? I can live with children (6+)
Living with dogs? I‘d prefer to be the only dog
Resident dog required? No
Living with cats? I’ve not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I’d like a moderately active home with lots of 1-2-1 attention
Where am I from? Cyprus, now in kennels in Rotherham (Cyprus adoption fee applies)

About Grace

Grace came to the shelter after being found by the dog warden. It looked as though she might have had puppies recently, but unfortunately they weren’t found with her. She is around two years old and by the looks of her tummy we think she’s had pups a couple of times already in her short life. She’s a sweet little girl but a rather unique shape! She looks as though someone put a Labrador head on the wrong dog and has a very long sausage shaped body, similar to that of a Bassett, and she has very short little legs. She also has the softest fur which is lovely to snuggle into!

Grace arrives in the UK on the 3rd March. She was due to go into a foster home but due to a last minute change of circumstances she’s gone into the care of a kennels we know and trust in Rotherham instead. We chose to bring her over as a foster as she wasn’t having a great time in the shelter as she was often bullied by some of the other dogs who didn’t really seem to like her as she can often be quite bossy. She has previously got along beautifully with a handful of other dogs that were of a similar size and temperament to her and enjoys trying to instigate play, but so far she’s not made that connection with many pups. She would be best suited to a home where she’s the only dog and to be honest we think she would relish being the centre of attention. 

At the age of two, we don’t think Grace has had much opportunity to actually be a young dog, and when shown human attention she can get quite giddy quite quickly. With routine, consistency and stability in a new home we think she will begin to understand that she’s safe and loved, and she would love someone who can play with her, give her lots of toys to try and navigate, and if possible provide her with a garden or nearby secure space to have her zoomies in. She is hilarious to watch running about in the yard due to her odd shape and stature, but when she wants to have a run about she can have quite the turn of speed!

Grace was renowned in the shelter for having the saddest eyes in the world, but once you play with her and give her some cuddles they do genuinely light up and look less depressed. She would love so much to belong, and would be a very loyal and loving companion given the opportunity. We think she will need some reassurance and time to understand that she’s adopted, and won’t be returning to the shelter, but given the patience she needs she will blossom and we think she’s going to make someone very happy!

Grace would be fine with children aged 6+, but can be a little bit nibbly when she gets over-excited whilst playing so this would need to be managed as it would with any young dog/child interaction. She has not been tested with cats. Grace would be best suited to a home slightly outside of the city where she won’t get overwhelmed by noisy traffic or crowds, and where she has the opportunity to explore plenty of nice walks and green spaces as she’s quite active. She is such a softie and needs lots of love, so please only apply if you can offer cuddles on demand!

Grace is currently based in Rotherham and has a clean bill of health. She is ready to meet her new forever family.

Please note, any mention of breed is nothing more than an educated guess based on what we know about the dog, their appearance, behaviour, and common breeds in their country of origin. We can never guarantee breed specifics, nor can we confirm the exact age of our dogs, unless they were born in our care. Age estimations are made by our vets based on the development of the dog, their general health and energy, and assessing their teeth.