Hay Animal Rescue Team
Griff
Wales4‑year‑old male Bearded Collie️ Adult‑only • Experienced home • Only dog or female dog onlyGriff is a lovely lad, nearly 30kg, and he needs an experienced home. We had hoped to offer Griff his forever home here (as everyone knows, I do love a bearded collie!) but it’s becoming increasingly apparent that Griff really struggles with the constant comings and goings of other dogs. That isn’t fair on him.Griff has been assessed by a highly qualified and skilled dog behaviour specialist and he demonstrated very clearly that he is a very strong, balanced dog. Griff is well trained, but people mistake compliance for him being comfortable. If you want a dog you can kiss, smush and smother, Griff is 100% not for you. Griff would suit someone who wants a companion rather than a baby.Griff is muzzle trained, particularly for the vets, as he is not keen on them touching him. This is simply part of keeping him safe and supported.He cannot be rehomed with children. He has bitten (an adult, no skin broken), and while he communicates clearly, this is not something we would ever risk with a child.Griff will not make a working dog — he lacks drive and can calmly walk through livestock without a reaction. He is not an active lad. He spends his days sleeping or quietly observing the world go by. He loves water, has great recall, is good as gold for the groomer, house trained, well‑mannered and genuinely lovely to have around. And he is stunningly handsome.Griff is absolutely fine being left once he’s settled — he’s a very easy, quiet dog in the right environment.Griff is much better with female dogs. He has lived with many males, but he finds this hard and it takes a lot of time with intros. We want a home where he is an only dog, or with a female dog only.Agility would be a possibility for Griff, but very much on his terms. Griff needs:An adult‑only homeA physically strong, confident ownerSomeone who understands him and can advocate for himOnly dog or female dog onlySomeone who respects that he is not a cuddly, smushy dogSomeone who understands muzzle training as a normal, responsible toolSomeone who wants a companion, not a babyGriff is a brilliant dog for the right person — steady, honest, clear, and happiest when life is calm and predictable. To apply for Griff, please complete an application by clicking the link below.
