Hi, I’m Crumpet
I’m looking for my forever home
More About Me
Breed -Presa X Mastiff Crossbreed
Size - Large
Sex - Male
Age - 3 years
Colour - Tan & Black Brindle
Live with children - Adult Only
Live with other dogs - Medium size friendly female dog
Live with cats / small animals - No never
Temperament - Sweet, playful, loyal
Knows basic commands - Sit, wait, walks well on lead
House trained - Yes - although I may have accidents and marking tendencies as I settle into a new home so new owners must be prepared for this while I settle in
Able to be left - Up to 1-3 hours
Adoption fee - £250
All of our dogs come neutered, vaccinated & microchipped, unless stated otherwise.
My story so far…
Hi I’m Crumpet! You may recognise me as I was returned to the Sanctuary after being adopted due to a change in my behaviour. I have been off the website for a little bit while my carers did some more training with me, but I am back and ready to find my forever home! <3
My previous adopter said I did really well in the home and for the most part was a really good boy! I gave everyone lots of love and enjoyed being in a home (especially with a comfy bed to chill on!). Unfortunately, after an sudden incident in the home, I had to come back to the Sanctuary. It is not clear why, but one night I suddenly became reactive to one of the people in the home and I was stressed and restless.
My adopters handled the situation well but both they and the Sanctuary felt it was best for me to come back and be re-assessed as this behaviour was very out of character for me.
I originally came to the Sanctuary as a stray so there is no know history on me before I came to the Sanctuary but I am a sweet, loving and very loyal boy who just wants lots of love (and lots of toys!)
Home I am looking for…
I’m looking for a large dog breed experienced home who can continue my training. My carers cannot say enough what a sweet a loving boy I am! I do need an adult only home with people that understand and have researched my breed and know how to handle large dogs like me. Due to my recent behaviour and the views & zero tolerance towards large breeds I must always be walked on lead and muzzled in public spaces and follow the training my carer will show you. Luckily I am a super sweet boy so I don’t mind at all being on a lead and I’m just happy to be out on a adventure!!
I can find lots of activity around disruptive and I can struggle to rest and feel secure so I really need a home in a rural or quiet area with a secure garden or secure outdoor space that I could sunbathe and spend time with you in. Somewhere where there isn’t too much going on around my home so I can chill out and snooze the day away (after my walks and play time of course! :)
I absolutely love my toys, treats and my people and I really love other dogs too!! My adopter said I got on with every dog I met. Here at the Sanctuary I only have a few dog friends as a lot of the dogs here don’t always like other dogs, especially big dogs like me. Luckily some of the staff and volunteers bring their dogs in for me so I still get to play and hang out with other dogs!!
My carers think I’d be happy home by myself or with another dog in that I can play with and just hang out with as I love the company. Due to my size I do need medium - larger friends as I am such a big boy I can accidentally squish smaller dogs (like my friend little Mouse in the photo, luckily she would just run through my legs or tell me off if I got too much). But I could also happily live by myself with my people, and have dog friends on walks instead.
I would prefer a home with few to no visitors coming into the home as I value my home as my safe space. If there are visitors I might prefer to be in a separate quiet area of the house with a tasty chew or kong to keep me busy. I have always been fine around visitors in my last home but my carers feel that even though I am super loving and friendly to everyone, having people come into my safe space might cause me some stress that is hard to notice.
Behaviour & Training
Since coming back to the Sanctuary my carer has been doing lots of training with me and I have been loving it! I really want to please my people (especially if there are tasty snacks or a squeaky toy involved). I’m doing really well at walking on a loose leash and I’ve been doing some muzzle training as wearing a muzzle can be really helpful and I will need to wear one when I am out on walks.
I really need someone who would be willing to continue the training my carer does with me and implement training my carer will discuss with them in the home that will really help me feel safe and secure.
Since coming back the the Sanctuary I have had a few ups and downs, the stress of being in kennels made me more reactive through barriers but I am getting better with this at times and will fall asleep as people read to me from outside my kennel.
Although I get on well with everyone I meet, I need to build strong relationships with people before they do things like spend time with me by themselves or do training etc with me. I am a sensitive soul with a chunky cute head and I just need consistent love, kindness and patience to feel secure with you. To begin with I can be quite aloof with people but when I feel safe with someone I am the most loving goofball you will ever have the pleasure of meeting <3 I try really hard but sometimes my excitement takes control and I can get a bit strong or run into you, so a strong handler is a must!
I thrive on being told what a good boy I am! I just love to please so it doesn’t take me long at all to pick up new things!
Anyone wanting to adopt me must be willing to follow my training plan, keep me on lead and muzzled in public spaces.
Things to note…
Anyone looking to foster or adopt me must be prepared to follow the training plan & management outlined by the Sanctuary and follow any advice they give.
I have some stiffness in my hips and elbows, I am on joint supplements to help keep my comfortable and I will need to continue joint supplements in my new home.
If you think you could offer me the home I need, please fill out an Adoption Enquiry Form. Please make sure you have read about all of my needs and our adoption policies before applying.
Forms lacking in detail or with questions unanswered may not be considered, we need to ensure we are matching our animals to the right home for them.