Gromit

Gromit came in to our centre alongside his brother Wallace – both boys were found living in unsuitable conditions, alongside many other animals, and arrived underweight, dirty, and slightly nervous of the new environment and people. Despite their worries and previous experience, they are already forming close bonds with their handlers.

Gromit (& Wallace) will be best suited to adopters who have either Great Dane or Large breed experience (as they are expected to become rather huge in size), who are committed to helping them regain their health and confidence, and prepared for potential puppy behaviours as they settle in.

At this stage, we believe that Gromit would need a home with no young children to worry him, as he’s shy when meeting new people and will bark when feeling worried or unsure, so would benefit from a gentle start and understanding adopters who are dedicated to building his confidence over time. He has a slightly more calm persona than his brother Wallace, but we have no doubt there is a more confident and bouncy puppy hiding inside, waiting to come out. Gromit seems to be comfortable around other dogs, so may be suited to living with another well socialised and friendly dog after successful introductions. We are not yet sure of their reaction to livestock or smaller animals.

As Gromit will need someone around to help him settle and continue his training, it would be ideal for his new family to be able to spend lots of time at home with him. He will need to be gradually built up to being left for short periods, through positive reinforcement training, which will help him remain calm and settled when he reaches adulthood.

Considerations for applicants: Adding a giant-breed dog to your family can come with some unique challenges due to their size. Please consider those mentioned below before applying: