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Diego

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Male, about 3.5 years old, medium size. Diego is an Argentine Dogo, with toned, powerful musculature and an agile, fluid gait. Balanced and self-assured, during his stay in the shelter he has shown a good temperament. Those who know this breed appreciate its countless qualities and know how to handle its character. He is an intelligent and clever dog, but also very territorial. The Argentine Dogo can be exceptionally sweet and affectionate. His character is, at times, truly surprising. He becomes very attached to his owner and loves being outdoors, going on long walks, and then resting on comfortable sofas afterward, since he greatly enjoys living indoors as well. Suitable for experienced owners of the breed. Diego has responded positively to treatment for leishmaniasis. Truly a fine dog!

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Maschio di circa 3,5 anni, tg media Diego è un Dogo Argentino, dalla muscolatura tonica e possente, dall'andatura agile e sciolta. Equilibrato e sicuro di se, durante la sua permanenza in canile ha dimostrato di avere un buon carattere. Chi conosce questa razza, ne apprezza le innumerevoli qualità e sa come gestirne il carattere. Cane intelligente e furbo, ma anche molto territoriale. Il Dogo Argentino sa essere eccezionalmente dolce ed affettuoso. Il suo carattere è in in alcuni momenti davvero sorprendente. Si affeziona molto al padrone ed ama stare all'aria aperta a fare lunghe passeggiate, per poi riposarsi su comodi divani dopo le passeggiate, essendo che apprezza molto vivere anche in casa. Adatto a conoscitori della razza. Diego ha risposto positivamente alle cure per la leishmania. Davvero un bel cane!

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇮🇹Asti (Piemonte)

Shelter

Canile Municipale di Asti

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Bringing Diego home

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About Diego

What life with Diego looks like

Diego is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Municipale di Asti in Asti (Piemonte).

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Diego, answered.

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