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Dalmatian · Male

Past: abandoned due to inability to manage and kept inside. +: very friendly; good paws; seeking contact; happy to live; attaches quickly; intelligent -: doesn't like being alone; escape artist; gets bored quickly; a little shy at first Size: 25.30 kg Osteo June 25: No issues But yes, I am cute, look, touch Mr. loustic Race history: Bully: 40 to 58 cm for 20 to 50 kg for XL; from the United States; life expectancy 10 years; molosser; very affectionate; extremely loyal; does not tolerate loneliness; stubborn; firm training; great patience; tender Dalmatian: 56 to 61 cm for 24 to 32 kg; from Dalmatia in Croatia; communicative; intelligent; friendly; energetic; sensitive; running dog; muscular; harmonious; independent; affectionate; tolerates loneliness; good guard dog; stubborn.

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Passé: abandon suite incapacité de gérer et enfermé Le + : tres gentil ; bonnes pattes ; en recherche de contact ; heureux de vivre ; s’attache vite ; intelligent Le – : n’aime pas la solitude ; fugueur ; s’ennuie vite ; petit timide sur les débuts Gabarit : 25.30 kg Osteo juin 25 : RAS Mais siiii, moi je suis mignon regarde tâta Mr loustic Histoire de race : Bully : de 40 à 58 cm pour 20 à 50 kg pour les XL ; originaire États-Unis ; espérance de vie 10 ans ; molosse ; très affectueux ; extrêmement fidèle ; supporte mal la solitude ; têtu ; éducation ferme ; grand patient ; tendre Dalmatien : de 56 à 61 cm pour 24 à 32 kg ; originaire de dalmatie en Croatie ; communicatif ; intelligent ; Amical ; énergique ; sensible ; chien courant ; musclé ; harmonieux ; indépendant ; affectueux ; supporte la solitude ; bin chien de garde ; têtu.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Filou home

What you'll need for Filou 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
    Editor's pick

    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
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    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 Filou

What life with Filou looks like

Filou is a medium-sized adult dalmatian dog waiting at SPA de l 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Filou, answered.

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