Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Alto

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Mon histoire : Voici Alto, un croisé Shar-Pei âgé de 7 ans, arrivé au refuge par le biais de la fourrière. Derrière son petit air réservé se cache un chien attachant qui, une fois en confiance, saura vous montrer toute son affection.Alto est un chien qui a besoin de temps pour accorder sa confiance. Mon caractère : Au premier abord, il peut se montrer réservé, mais une fois à l’aise avec vous, il devient très proche de l’humain et particulièrement attachant. Son petit bonheur ? Les gratouilles sur le ventre, dont il raffole !C’est un chien qui apprécie le calme et le confort. Il recherche un environnement serein dans lequel il pourra prendre ses marques à son rythme et créer une belle relation avec sa future famille.Alto découvre les balades et il adore ça ! Partir explorer de nouveaux sentiers, renifler toutes les bonnes odeurs et profiter de la nature sont autant de petits plaisirs qui lui font du bien. Et quand il trouve un joli coin d’herbe, il aime aussi s’y rouler avec bonheur ! J'aime / J'aime pas : C’est également un grand gourmand, un petit détail qui pourra vous aider à gagner sa confiance et à partager de beaux moments avec lui.Avec les chiens : Alto peut s’entendre avec les mâles comme avec les femelles, selon les affinités. Si un chien vit déjà dans votre foyer, une rencontre au refuge sera nécessaire afin de vérifier leur compatibilité.Avec les chats : Il a été testé au refuge et ne leur manifeste pas de réaction particulière. Une cohabitation pourra donc être envisagée en tenant compte des précautions habituelles.Une famille sans enfants en bas âge sera recherchée, car leur présence ne le met pas à l’aise.Pour Alto, nous recherchons une famille douce, patiente et respectueuse de ses besoins. Un foyer calme, où il pourra profiter de son confort, découvrir de nouveaux endroits à son rythme et construire une relation de confiance, sera idéal pour lui.Il aura besoin de personnes capables de comprendre qu’une belle relation se construit progressivement. En retour, Alto saura vous offrir son affection, sa fidélité et de jolis moments de complicité.

Size
—
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
APAA Trégrom
Living with Alto
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by APAA Trégrom · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Alto home

What you'll need for Alto in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Alto

What life with Alto looks like

Alto is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at APAA Trégrom 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alto?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APAA Trégrom handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alto if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APAA Trégrom 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Alto 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 Alto 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 APAA Trégrom early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alto 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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Amy, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Troisdorf

Amy

Mixed Breed

Female
Wiesia, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Miasto Kotów

Wiesia

Mixed Breed · small

1 yearFemale
Zbyszek, male young Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Miasto Kotów

Zbyszek

Mixed Breed · small

1 yearMale

More from APAA Trégrom

Zina, female senior Staffordshire Bull Terrier for adoption at APAA Trégrom

Zina

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

8 yearsFemale
Hector, male 3yo Staffordshire Bull Terrier for adoption at APAA Trégrom

Hector

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

3 yearsMale
Missy, female senior Husky for adoption at APAA Trégrom

Missy

Husky

9 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

TARTINE, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Aix-en-Provence, Aix

TARTINE

Mixed Breed

5 yearsFemale
NOUKI, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Aix-en-Provence, Aix

NOUKI

Mixed Breed · large

6 yearsMale
UTOPYA, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Aix-en-Provence, Aix

UTOPYA

Mixed Breed

10 yearsFemale
ACHILLE, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Aix-en-Provence, Aix

ACHILLE

Mixed Breed

11 yearsMale
TISCO, male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Aix-en-Provence, Aix

TISCO

Mixed Breed · small

4 yearsMale
RIO, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin), Cherbourg

RIO

Mixed Breed

5 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →