'So many big dogs' are without owners in Manchester that a rescue centre is appealing for help

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A Greater Manchester animal charity is appealing to dog lovers to ‘think big’ when it comes to welcoming a four-legged friend into their home.

Dogs Trust Manchester, in Denton, are appealing to find homes for some of their larger-than-life residents after finding themselves with the greatest number of big breeds they’ve ever cared for.

More than one-third of the dogs currently ready to find new homes - 15 out of 37 - are large dogs. These bigger breeds include the likes of Rottweilers, bull breeds, mastiffs and Great Danes.

They're generally classified as dogs weighing over 22kg. Staff at the kennels have highlighted some of the gentle giants in need of a new home, and want to encourage potential adopters to keep an open mind when it comes to choosing a pet to take home. READ MORE: Shoppers can bag free BBQ from Argos ahead of King’s Coronation and May bank holidays Lisa Eardley, Manager of Dogs Trust Manchester, said: “We always have dogs of all sizes, but this is the most large dogs that we’ve cared for at any one time for some time. “Size isn’t necessarily the most important thing when it comes to finding your ideal furry friend, so given we’ve got so many large dogs now, we’d love people to have an open mind and think about what dog suits their lifestyle rather than the size or breed. “Some time ago a family that were intent on adopting a Rottweiler went home with a Chihuahua as what he needed was exactly what they were able to provide, so you just never know!” Many of the larger dogs currently at the centre can live with children and one such dog is Bruno, an eight-year-old Presa Canario.