Duke
Duke
- Age 7 years, 2 months
- Living with children School Age and Above
- Breed Bulldog: French
- Living with dogs Can live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can't live with
- Size Small
- Reference ANIMAL21201
- Centre
More about Duke
Duke is a 7-year-old French Bulldog who is looking for a home filled with comfort, companionship, and plenty of attention.
He is a very affectionate and people-oriented dog who adores everyone he meets. He is often keen to approach people first and enjoys receiving endless fuss.
During his recent time on foster, Duke has shown himself to be a very relaxed character who enjoys finding a cosy spot in the kitchen or garden where he can happily sleep the day away. He has settled into his foster home well and showed how much he enjoys being part of a home environment.
He can be quite worried outdoors and will sometimes be reluctant to walk. His confidence has improved over time at Battersea Old Windsor, but new owners will need to be patient and realistic about his progress. Duke may never want to go on long walks, and it may take some time before he feels comfortable going out for proper walks. He will benefit from being allowed to explore at his own pace, without being rushed, and given lots of time to take in his surroundings.
Duke does gain confidence from having another dog around when outside and has shown to be more confident in their company. Duke could potentially live with another dog as they may help him feel more confident when exploring. However, Duke can display some sexual behaviours towards other dogs, such as intense sniffing, and can be slow to recognise when another dog is asking for more space. Any resident dog would need to be tolerant of this.
Duke will need access to his own private garden, giving him a safe space to exercise while he builds his confidence outside the home. He has been housetrained during his recent foster stay, and a private garden will also allow him to continue this training while he settles in.
He has found being left alone difficult. He settles well when people are around but will bark when left on his own. He is therefore looking for a home with multiple carers. Duke could live with dog-savvy children who understand how to interact respectfully with dogs and can give him space when he needs it.
In a home that can provide Duke with lots reassurance, he will make a wonderful companion. His affectionate, people-loving nature and wonderfully chilled personality make him a dog who will thrive with owners willing to take things at his pace.
Potential owners will need to speak with a Battersea vet prior to rehoming Duke.
If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Duke you can e-mail our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here; https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogs
Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.