Crumpet

I originally came to the Sanctuary as a stray in 2024 so there is no known history on me before I came to the Sanctuary but I am a sweet, loving and very loyal boy who just wants lots of love (and lots of toys!) I was adopted after a few months but sadly I returned to the Sanctuary in January 2025, due to a change in my behaviour. My previous adopter said I did really well in the home and for the most part was a really good boy! I gave everyone lots of love and enjoyed being in a home (especially with a comfy bed to chill on!). Unfortunately, I was struggling with things but no one knew as I don’t show stress the same way other dogs might, which lead to me reacting suddenly when I couldnt cope anymore. Thankfully after coming back to the Sanctuary my carers kept working with me and did further assessments to help identify the things I had been silently struggling with and after some training they knew I was ready to look for my forever home. My carers say I’m a big softie, I just love a snuggle or a belly rub and would happily enjoy your company sitting somewhere quiet watching the bees fly by. I do have my excited moments and ZOOMIES but not for too long (unless of course I’m playing with one of my doggie friends). I do love to run and rough and tumble but I generally match whatever energy level the dog I’m playing with is at so I can mix well with different dogs, even helping rehabilitate other dogs. However, as is quite typical for a big boy like me, I’m not a fan of other large males. Home I am looking for… Adopter with large breed experienced & Presa x Mastiff breed knowledge/research Adult only home with only 1-2 people living in the home Adopter who is willing to follow my behaviour training & management I need a home in a rural or quiet area with a secure garden or secured outdoor space I can be rehomed by myself or with another friendly dog (preferably female) I need a home with no regular visitors and a secure safe space that I can be shut away from any visitors/ work persons. I can find some things worrying so I prefer quieter walking times Behaviour & Health My carers have trained me to walk well with loose lead training and I must be kept on a short lead in public I am fully muzzle trained and need to wear my muzzle in public My new adopters would need to continue using my positive reinforcement training and following my behaviour management so I can live a happy life feeling safe In kennels I can be frustrated and reactive through barriers I need to build strong relationships to feel truly safe so I need multiple meets with potential adopters over a few weeks or longer. Although I walk well on lead with my training, I do get excited and forget sometimes and as I am a big boy I need a strong handler I do have very mild cherry eye when I chew hard toys but the vets are not concerned with this and I do not need treatment for it I have some stiffness in my hips and elbows, I am on joint supplements to help keep me comfortable and I will need to continue joint supplements in my new home.