Adoption Procedure

RESCUE DOGS CAN TAKE TIME, ENERGY AND SUPPORT TO SETTLE. IT IS A LEARNING CURVE AND SO WE URGE YOU TO THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE APPLYING FOR A SOS RESCUE. ONCE IN NEW HOMES, IN THE EARLY DAYS, BE AWARE OF THEIR POTENTIAL FLIGHT RISK AND THE NEED FOR SECURE GARDENS.

We aim to make the adoption process as simple as possible, but we must carry out sufficient checks to ensure that all our dogs will find the homes they deserve. All our rescues are fostered and assessed in UK foster homes prior to adoption. We only rehome our rescues in the UK due to constrictions with homechecking and offering lifetime rescue back up. SOS will endeavour to find the right rescue dog for you and your family, you may need to wait for the right rescue to come under our wing.

Please note: we cannot accept applications from potential owners who work full-time, or families with children under 8 years old (this is an age constraint stipulated on our insurance policy). A secure garden is essential with grassy areas. Neutered resident dogs are preferred (and essential for pups).

1) Application

2) Chat with Save our Spaniels Administrator (if applicable)

3) Home Check meeting all family members/pets

4) Chat with Fosterer

5) Meet and greet with all family members and your other dogs at fosterer’s home

6) Adoption (Adoption Fee of £400 adults/£550 for puppies)

ALL OUR RESCUES ARE MICROCHIPPED, VACCINATED, NEUTERED (age appropriate) AND WILL HAVE HAD RECENT FLEA/TICK/WORMING TREATMENT.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE AVAILABLE DOGS OR APPLY

BREED DESCRIPTIONS

Loyal, active, intelligent and very loving.  But are they right for everyone?

Conveniently-sized (usually between cocker and springer size, about 13-15 kg), athletic and agile, the Breton/Brittany loves being with you in the Great Outdoors. He thrives with an active lifestyle of very long walks, trips to the dog park, hiking in the woods and fetch games.  He doesn’t like being left alone too much and needs outlets for his energy, or else you will likely to see hyperactivity and stress.  A working breed more akin to a pointer or setter, bred for hunting, they are a versatile breed responding well to obedience, agility, canicross and flyball. After off leash exercise, they are calm, loving and quiet in the home and enjoy their home comforts!

When well socialized, most Breton/Brittany are polite and gentle with everyone and peaceful with other animals. But there is timidity and excessive submissiveness in some lines, so early socialization is a must to promote a confident temperament. Most Breton/Brittanys are sensitive dogs with a rather "soft" temperament. They respond best to a calm voice and a light hand on the leash and do not do well in an environment with frequent tension or loud voices.

You can avoid some negative traits by choosing an ADULT dog from a shelter or rescue group. With an adult dog, you can easily see what you're getting, and plenty of adult Breton/Brittanys have already proven themselves not to have negative characteristics.

SOS ADOPTERS on the Breton/Brittany breed:-