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Beagle · Male

Past: born from an unwanted litter due to a mother's escape attempt. +: very gentle; always asks for attention. -: barker; shy; leash not acquired. Breed History: Munsterlander: originally from Germany; weighs 18 to 27 kg and stands 50 to 56 cm; hunting dog; affectionate; attentive; happy; determined; extremely hunter-like; versatile; exceptional learning ability; not suitable for apartment living; working dog. Grand Beagle: originally from France; determined; running dog; full of energy; loyal; calm; robust; vigorous; weighs 19 to 20 kg and stands 40 to 50 cm; very hunter-like; very affectionate; barker; ideal with children.

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Passé: né d’une portée non désiré suite fugue de la mère Le + : tres gentil ; toujours à demander de l’intention ; bonne patte ; ne se coordonne pas toujours Le – : abboyeur ; timide ; laisse non acquise Histoire de race : Munsterlander : originaire d’Allemagne ; de 18 à 27kg pour 50 à 56 cm; chien d’arrêt ; affectueux ; attentionné ; attentif ; heureux ; résolu ; extrêmement chasseur ; polyvalent ; capacité à apprendre exceptionnelle ; pas de placement en appartement ; chien de travail Grand Beagle : originaire de France ; déterminé ; chien courant ; plein d’entrain ; loyal ; calme ; robuste ; vigoureux ; de 19 à 20kg pour 40 a 50 cm ; tres chasseur ; tres affectueux ; abboyeur ; idéal avec les enfants ; enthousiaste

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
Living with Alpha
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Cared for by SPA de l · FranceLearn about Beagle

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Alpha home

What you'll need for Alpha in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Alpha

What life with Alpha looks like

Alpha is a adult beagle dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alpha, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alpha?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de l handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alpha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alpha if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de l will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Alpha already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alpha isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA de l early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alpha and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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