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Macho

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

I am Macho! A happy French Bulldog, 1 year and 3 months old. Despite my young age, I have already experienced quite a bit. I ended up at Animal Shelter De Mère because unfortunately, I was not properly cared for at home. Now I hope for a new start, with people who want to show me how wonderful life can be with love and patience. I am a real cuddle bug and I love attention. I am used to children and I would love to be close to you to get a hug now and then. I am not used to being alone yet. When I am alone, I can get quite destructive. That is why I am used to staying in a crate. This will also require some guidance and training. So I am looking for a owner who has enough time for me and who wants to teach me calmly to be alone step by step. During walks, I enjoy everything I encounter outside. In my enthusiasm, I can still pull on the leash a bit at first, but with some practice that will get better. I find other dogs sometimes a bit scary, but small, stable dogs I think are okay. I am still young and have to learn a lot. That is why I am looking for an owner who has enough time and attention for me, who is clear and patient with me and who wants to work with me. In return, you get an incredibly loving dog who loves to be with you and enjoys cuddles. Will you give me a new start, with a warm bed, love and especially a lot of attention? Then I hope to meet you soon! ❤️

NL·Show original

Hoi, ik ben Macho! Een vrolijke Franse Bulldog van 1 jaar en 3 maanden oud. Ondanks mijn jonge leeftijd heb ik al het een en ander meegemaakt. Ik ben bij Dierentehuis De Mère terechtgekomen omdat er thuis helaas niet goed voor mij werd gezorgd. Nu hoop ik op een nieuwe start, bij mensen die mij met liefde en geduld willen laten zien hoe fijn het leven kan zijn. Ik ben een echte knuffelkont en ben dol op aandacht. Kinderen ben ik gewend en het liefst ben ik lekker bij je in de buurt om zo nu en dan een knuffel te krijgen. Alleen thuisblijven kan ik helaas nog niet. Als ik alleen ben, kan ik behoorlijk gaan slopen. Daarom ben ik gewend om in een bench te verblijven. Ook dit zal de nodige begeleiding en training vragen. Ik zoek dus een baasje dat voldoende tijd voor mij heeft en mij rustig wil leren om stapje voor stapje alleen te zijn. Tijdens het wandelen geniet ik volop van alles wat ik buiten tegenkom. In mijn enthousiasme kan ik in het begin nog wel eens een beetje aan de lijn trekken, maar met wat oefening gaat dat vast steeds beter. Andere honden vind ik soms nog wat spannend, maar kleine, stabiele hondjes vind ik eigenlijk best oké! Ik ben nog jong en moet het nodige leren. Ik zoek daarom een baasje dat voldoende tijd en aandacht voor mij heeft, duidelijk en geduldig met mij omgaat en samen met mij aan de slag wil. In ruil daarvoor krijg je een ontzettend lief hondje dat graag bij je is en volop van knuffels geniet. Gun jij mij een nieuwe start, met een warm mandje, liefde en vooral heel veel aandacht? Dan hoop ik je snel te ontmoeten! ❤️

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierencentrum De Mère
Living with Macho
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierencentrum De Mère · NetherlandsLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Macho home

What you'll need for Macho 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 Macho

What life with Macho looks like

Macho is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dierencentrum De Mère in Netherlands.

A young 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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Macho, answered.

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