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KENZO is a beautiful, imposing, playful Mastiff with a dominant side. He is very social towards people and enjoys attention. His favorite thing is being with his owner all day long. Due to his affectionate nature, he has already won over many hearts at the animal shelter. KENZO enjoys long walks but has some areas to work on, such as pulling on the leash and reacting to other dogs (especially males). We are actively working on these issues. Furthermore, he knows basic commands and is a real guard dog who takes his job very seriously. We are looking for an owner who knows what a Mastiff needs and can provide him with both physical and mental challenges on a daily basis. Someone who can give him structure and clear guidance and wants to work with him. For a young, energetic Mastiff like KENZO, a garden is a must. Are you taken by the looks of this special, handsome dark male dog and ready to work with him? Then make an appointment with us to meet. KENZO can potentially be matched with a stable female dog; a match with another male dog is unfortunately not an option. VACCINATED: NO HEALTHY: YES CHILDREN: UNKNOWN DOGS: YES OTHER ANIMALS:

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Kenzo is een prachtige imposante, speelse mechelaar met een dominant kantje. Hij is zeer sociaal naar mensen en geniet van aandacht. Hel liefst van al is hij heel de dag bij zijn baasje. Gezien zijn aanhankelijk kantje heeft hij al meerdere harten veroverd in het asiel. Kenzo geniet van lange wandelingen maar heeft nog enkele werkpuntjes zoals trekken aan de lijn, reageren op andere honden (voornamelijk reuen). Hier zijn we volop mee aan de slag om dit weg te werken. Verder kent hij de basiscommando's en is hij een echte waakhond die zijn taak dan ook zeer ter harte neemt. We zijn voor hem op zoek naar een baas die weet wat een Mechelaar nodig heeft en hem dus dagelijks zowel fysiek als mentaal uitdaging biedt. Iemand die hem structuur en duidelijke begeleiding geeft en verder met hem wil werken. Voor een jonge, energieke Mechelaar als Kenzo is een tuin uiteraard een must. Ben je gevallen voor de looks van deze bijzondere mooie donkere reu en klaar om met hem aan de slag te gaan? Maak dan een afspraak met ons om kennis te maken. Kenzo kan eventueel gekoppeld worden met een stabiele teef, een match met een ander reu is helaas geen optie. WAGENZIEK : NEE ZINDELIJK: JA KINDEREN : ONBEKEND HONDEN : JA ANDERE DIEREN : ONBEKEND

Size
Age
Location
🇧🇪Bornem
Shelter
Dierenwereldkruis VZW
Living with KENZO
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dierenwereldkruis VZW · Bornem

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing KENZO home

What you'll need for KENZO in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 KENZO

What life with KENZO looks like

KENZO is a adult dog waiting at Dierenwereldkruis VZW in Bornem.

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 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.

Bornem, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting KENZO, answered.

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