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Baloo

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Balou is the youngest of the litter, a beautiful 18-month-old Bullmastiff/Patou mix. Balou is the big, goofy dog of the litter. He is a lively dog who loves human contact and never misses an opportunity to seek attention. Very clingy, Balou loves hugs, pets, and especially spontaneously asking for a moment of tenderness from his humans. He is very sociable with humans and greatly appreciates their presence. My character: Balou is also a very food-motivated dog, which can be a real asset to continue his learning and create beautiful interactions with him. Walks: Balou has recently discovered walks and enjoys them quite well. He takes pleasure in discovering his environment and enjoying these new outing moments. These walks will be important for him to continue discovering the world, while benefiting from the physical exercise and stimulation he needs. With his peers: Balou still needs to continue his learning of canine codes, which are not yet fully acquired. He may consider living with another dog, provided that the meeting at the shelter is positive and that the affinities between the two dogs are compatible. Some guidance and vigilance will be necessary to allow him to continue progressing in his interactions with his peers. With cats: Balou will not be able to join a family with cats. With children: We will avoid families with young children, especially given his size and sometimes a bit crazy temperament. On the other hand, a family with teenagers could be considered. I like / I don't like: His size must be taken into account: Balou is a large dog, with the strength and power that this implies. His future adopters must be able to manage his size on a daily basis and offer him an environment adapted to his morphology. It will be important that his family is aware of the constraints related to living with a dog of this size, especially during walks, manipulations, and in the different situations of everyday life. Balou will need a clear, consistent, and caring framework, as well as humans capable of accompanying him in his learning with patience. With his energy, his young age, and his temperament very close to humans, he will also need regular physical and mental expenditure to be fully fulfilled. Balou is an affectionate, sociable, and very endearing dog who has a lot of love to give. Behind his slightly crazy side is a big softie who just wants to share his daily life with his humans. He is looking for a present, caring family and is ready to continue his education to help him become the balanced dog he can be.

FR·Show original

Mon histoire : Voici Balou, le dernier de la fratrie, un magnifique Bullmastiff croisé Patou de 1 an et demi.Balou, c’est le gros loulou un peu foufou de la fratrie.C’est un chien plein de vie, qui adore le contact avec l’humain et qui ne manque jamais une occasion de venir chercher de l’attention.Très pot de colle, Balou aime les câlins, les caresses et surtout venir spontanément demander un moment de tendresse à ses humains.Il est très sociable avec l’humain et apprécie énormément leur présence. Mon caractère : Balou est également un chien très gourmand, ce qui pourra être un véritable atout pour poursuivre ses apprentissages et créer de belles interactions avec lui.Les balades : Balou a découvert les promenades récemment et les apprécie plutôt bien.Il prend plaisir à découvrir son environnement et à profiter de ces nouveaux moments de sortie.Ces balades seront importantes pour lui afin de continuer à découvrir le monde, tout en bénéficiant des dépenses physiques et des stimulations dont il a besoin.Avec ses congénères : Balou doit encore poursuivre son apprentissage des codes canins, qui ne sont pas encore totalement acquis.Il pourra envisager une vie avec un autre chien, à condition que la rencontre au refuge soit positive et que les affinités entre les deux chiens soient compatibles.Un accompagnement et une certaine vigilance seront nécessaires afin de lui permettre de continuer à progresser dans ses interactions avec ses congénères.Avec les chats : Balou ne pourra pas rejoindre une famille ayant des chats.Avec les enfants : nous éviterons les familles avec de jeunes enfants en bas âge, compte tenu notamment de son gabarit et de son tempérament parfois un peu foufou.En revanche, une famille avec des adolescents pourra être envisagée. J'aime / J'aime pas : Son gabarit est à prendre en compte : Balou est un chien de grande taille, avec la force et la puissance que cela implique.Ses futurs adoptants devront être en mesure de gérer son gabarit au quotidien et de lui offrir un environnement adapté à sa morphologie.Il sera important que sa famille soit consciente des contraintes liées à la vie avec un chien de ce gabarit, notamment lors des promenades, des manipulations et dans les différentes situations du quotidien.Balou aura besoin d’un cadre clair, cohérent et bienveillant, ainsi que d’humains capables de l’accompagner dans ses apprentissages avec patience.Avec son énergie, son jeune âge et son tempérament très proche de l’humain, il aura également besoin de dépenses physiques et mentales régulières pour être pleinement épanoui.Balou est un chien affectueux, sociable et très attachant, qui a énormément d’amour à donner.Derrière son côté un peu foufou se cache un grand tendre qui ne demande qu’à partager son quotidien avec ses humains.Il recherche aujourd’hui une famille présente, bienveillante et prête à poursuivre son éducation afin de l’aider à devenir le chien équilibré qu’il pourra être.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
APAA Trégrom
Living with Baloo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Baloo home

What you'll need for Baloo 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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
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    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 Baloo

What life with Baloo looks like

Baloo is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at APAA Trégrom in France.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Baloo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Baloo?
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 Baloo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Baloo 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Baloo 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 Baloo 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 Baloo 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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