Billy Bear

I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?

Age

6 - 12 months

Gender

Male

Location

Ilfracombe (Ilfracombe)

Ref ID

3660858

Size

Large

Breed

Bernese Mountain Dog Cross

Living off site

Yes

May live with

Cats, Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Billy Bear?

Billy is a ten-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog cross Collie looking for a loving home. He could potentially share his home with another dog that would be happy with Billy’s boisterous, playful nature and size. He would benefit from having dogs to socialise with when out and about. Billy has experience with cats, and he will chase to play with no malice; if Billy was to share his home with a cat, the cat would need to be dog savvy. He has history of being okay around livestock. Billy is instantly friendly around new people and excited to meet them. He could share his home with secondary school aged children. Previously free roaming on a large estate, he has never lived in a house before so this will be a brand-new world for him. He will need his adopters to help him build confidence in new environments and with new situations. Using positive reward training he will need to start his housetraining. He adores human company and any time left alone will need to be built up gradually. Billy will thrive in a home with adopters who have lots of time to spend with him.

Is Billy Bear right for you?

Billy is a big, young, and bouncy dog full of energy and fun. He would love to join you on a hike and have long, sniffy walks in nature. Generally, he walks nicely on his lead, and he can be strong at times when something of interest catches his eye or nose, like another dog to meet and greet, or a cat. He is not used to walking on his lead and harness so will need you to help him build confidence with this. Billy would best suit quiet, rural walks initially and then when he is happy, you can build up to busier locations. Billy loves the attention; he is affectionate and adores a fuss. Billy likes high-value treats like cheese or chicken and he knows a ‘sit’ so far and would enjoy and benefit from learning his basic training.

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Lifespan

typically 8+ years

Shedding

Long length with heavy shedding

How our rehoming process works

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Create an account and fill out our application form
In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.
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Choose a rehoming centre
We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...
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We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.
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We’ll review your application
We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re ready.
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We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match
If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by...
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If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre.
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When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them
If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.
Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you...
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If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.
Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful.
We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.
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If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together
If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.
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We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog
When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.
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When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.
With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.