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LUPIN

Belgian Malinois · Unknown

Lupin, a 2021 Malinois, has a temperament typical of his breed, characterized by high reactivity and a strong protective instinct: Initially distrustful, he needs considerable time to trust people. Watchful around strangers: He displays aggression toward those he doesn't know and does not tolerate being handled by strangers or by individuals who haven't yet earned his trust. Safe environment required: He is absolutely unsuitable for families with children. Lupin is not a dog for everyone. We only consider applications from: Individuals familiar with the Belgian Malinois breed; People willing to embark on an extensive learning journey before adopting him; Consistent individuals capable of becoming his reliable reference point and ready to respect his pace. If you have the experience and patience needed to get to know Lupin, please contact us for more information and adoption details.

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Lupin, classe 2021 Malinois Lupin ha un temperamento tipico della sua razza, caratterizzato da un'elevata reattività e da un forte istinto di protezione: Inizialmente diffidente: Ha bisogno di molto tempo per concedere la sua fiducia alle persone. Guardingo con gli estranei: Mostra aggressività verso chi non conosce e non tollera manipolazioni da parte di estranei o di chi non ha ancora conquistato la sua fiducia. Contesto sicuro: Non è assolutamente adatto a famiglie con bambini. Lupin non è un cane per tutti. Valutiamo candidature solo da parte di: Conoscitori della razza Pastore Belga Malinois. Persone disposte a intraprendere un lungo percorso conoscitivo prima dell'adozione. Individui coerenti, capaci di diventare il suo punto di riferimento e pronti a rispettare i suoi tempi. Se hai l'esperienza e la pazienza necessarie per conoscer Lupin scrivi per info e adozione

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Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile di Trento
Living with LUPIN
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing LUPIN home

What you'll need for LUPIN 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 LUPIN

What life with LUPIN looks like

LUPIN is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Canile di Trento in Italy.

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 LUPIN, answered.

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