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Bilbao

Shar Pei · Male · Puppy · 3 months

Three months ago, Bilbao didn't know what a collar, a harness, or walks were. We rescued 13 shar pei from a seizure by the authorities, and Bilbao is one of them. He has always lived outdoors and was unfamiliar with family life. Since late November, after a few months in foster care, he is in the home of Nadège, who has four male and female shar pei, and everything is going very well. Nadège says that he is an adorable, plissé who is calm, gentle, kind, and extremely affectionate when he feels at ease. However, it's important to know that it will take some time for him to relax in his new home, but we will give you all the details about him. The company of a gentle, kind female will do him a lot of good and, most importantly, will help our gentle dreamer to be more relaxed. This is what one might call a good paw, not aggressive but very fearful of men. With constant work and gentleness, Bilbao can learn a lot. He will require a lot of gentleness and, most importantly, a family that is available, willing to dedicate time to him, and truly willing to help him.

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Il y a 3 mois, Bilbao ne savait pas ce qu'était un collier, un harnais et ne connaissait pas les balades. Nous avons récupéré 13 shar pei d’une saisie de justice et Bilbao est l’un d’entre eux. Il a toujours vécu à l'extérieur et ne connaissait pas la vie de famille. Depuis fin novembre, après quelques mois en pension, il est en famille d'accueil chez Nadège qui a de 4 Shar Pei mâles et femelles et tout se passe très bien. Nadège dit de lui que c'est un adorable plissé qui est calme, doux, gentil et terriblement affectueux lorsqu'il est en confiance. En revanche, il faut savoir qu'il mettra un peu de temps à se détendre lorsqu'il arrivera dans son nouvel foyer mais nous vous donnerons les moindres détails le concernant. La compagnie d'une femelle douce et gentille lui fera beaucoup de bien et surtout, permettra à notre doux rêveur d'être plus détendu. C'est ce que l'on peut appeler une bonne patte, pas agressif mais très peureux envers les hommes. A force de travail constant et de douceur, Bilbao peut beaucoup apprendre. Il faudra beaucoup de douceur avec lui et surtout une famille disponible avec du temps à lui consacrer et une vrai volonté de l'aider.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 3 months

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Sauvetage SHAR PEI France

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About Bilbao

What life with Bilbao looks like

Bilbao is a medium-sized puppy shar pei dog waiting at Sauvetage SHAR PEI France in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract, and shelters often cover sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and a passport. Confirm with the shelter what is included. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bilbao, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bilbao?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Sauvetage SHAR PEI France handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bilbao on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bilbao if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Sauvetage SHAR PEI France whether they will for Bilbao, what they require (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 Bilbao already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Bilbao. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Sauvetage SHAR PEI France, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bilbao isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Sauvetage SHAR PEI France about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bilbao 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.