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Francis

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Francis is a sweet boy who doesn't push himself. He gets along well with small dogs and large dogs, regardless of gender. He often follows their lead. He knows babies and respects their space. I have two kittens running around. When he's in the crate, he reacts very calmly and neutrally, and just watches them run around. They've never been loose together. He does great in the crate. He knows the "crate" command very well, and he even listens when he doesn't always want to. He doesn't bark in the crate and keeps it clean. If he needs to go out to pee or drink water, he indicates this by cute whining sounds. Never by barking. He also does great with being left alone at home. This is always in the crate, of course. He can already stay alone for 6 hours. He walks well. After the initial excitement when we start the walk, he walks very calmly. He likes to meet other dogs up close, but doesn't overdo it if you just keep walking. He does great in the car and isn't stressed. He lets his nails be cut, ears cleaned, paws held, and teeth checked. Francis is sweet, calm, and doesn't push himself. He can keep himself busy by playing alone in the garden, for example.

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Francis is een lieve jongen, die zich niet opdringt. Hij kan goed met kleine hondjes en grote honden, ongeacht het geslacht. Hij volgt vaak hun voorbeeld. Hij kent baby’s en respecteert hun ruimte. Ik heb 2 kittens rondlopen. Als hij in de bench is, reageert hij heel rustig en neutraal, en kijkt hij gewoon hoe ze rondlopen. Ze zijn wel nooit los samen geweest. Bench doet hij super goed. Commando “bench” kent hij heel goed, en hij luistert zelfs als hij niet altijd wil. Hij blaft niet in de bench en houdt het proper. Als hij eruit wil om een plasje te doen of water te drinken, duidt hij dit aan door schattige jankgeluidjes. Nooit door te blaffen. Alleen thuisblijven doet hij ook supergoed. Dit steeds in de bench natuurlijk. Hij kan al flink 6 uur alleen blijven. Wandelen doet hij al goed. Buiten de initiële opwinding als we aan de wandeling beginnen, loopt hij heel rustig. Andere honden wil hij graag eens van dichterbij ontmoeten, maar overdrijft hier niet in als je gewoon zelf doorloopt. Hij doet het supergoed in de auto en is niet gestresst. Nageltjes knippen, oren proper maken, poten vastnemen, tanden nakijken laat hij allemaal toe. Francis is lief, rustig en dringt zich niet op. Hij kan zijn eigen bezighouden door alleen in de tuin te spelen bijvoorbeeld.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇧🇪Mechelen
Shelter
Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Living with Francis
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenbescherming Mechelen · MechelenLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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Bringing Francis home

What you'll need for Francis 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Francis

What life with Francis looks like

Francis is a large puppy/kitten staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Dierenbescherming Mechelen in Mechelen.

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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Mechelen, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Francis, answered.

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