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ARGO

Rottweiler · Male · Young · 1 year

ARGO arrived abandoned with his sister. ARGO is a strong-looking dog, he will need to be guided in order to avoid any excesses. As he has a lot of strength, educational advice and perhaps sessions are recommended in order to help his future family. His size may be intimidating, and yet the human being loves him. He is attentive, likes to play and is very greedy. ARGO will need physical and mental exercises, in order to channel his energy and his destructive side. ARGO is waiting for his behavioral evaluation. He is a category dog, an ability certificate is mandatory to adopt him.

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Argo est arrivé en abandon avec sa sœur. Argo est un chien au physique puissant, il aura besoin d'être cadré afin d'éviter tout débordement. Car il a beaucoup de force, des conseils éducatifs et pourquoi pas des séances seront conseillés afin d'aider sa future famille. Son gabarit peut dissuader, et pourtant l'humain il l'adore. Il est à l'écoute , aime jouer et est très gourmand . Argo aura besoin de dépenses physiques et mentales, afin de canaliser son énergie et son côté destructeur. Argo est en attente de son évaluation comportementale. C'est un chien de catégorie, une attestation d'aptitude est obligatoire pour l'adopter.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Cherbourg
Shelter
SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)
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Bringing ARGO home

What you'll need for ARGO in week one.

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    €35–45
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About ARGO

What life with ARGO looks like

ARGO is a young adult rottweiler dog waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

An young 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.

Cherbourg, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ARGO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ARGO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ARGO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ARGO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) 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 ARGO 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 ARGO 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 Cherbourg (Cotentin) early rather than rehoming privately; they know ARGO 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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