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Bernese Mountain Dog · Male · Adult · 6 years

Max is a 6-year-old male Griffon Nivernais/Bouvier mix who arrived at the shelter from a pound. This big cuddly bear is very kind, affectionate, and close to humans. Also very food-motivated, a few treats will quickly win his heart! Max can live in a house or a large apartment, with enough walks and activity. OK dogs OK large respectful children Come meet this adorable pup at the shelter!

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Max est un mâle Griffon Nivernais croisé Bouvier âgé de 6 ans, arrivé au refuge en provenance d’une fourrière. Ce gros nounours est très gentil, affectueux et proche de l’humain. Également très gourmand, quelques friandises suffiront rapidement à gagner son cœur ! Max pourra vivre en maison ou dans un grand appartement, avec suffisamment de promenades et d’activité. OK chiens OK grands enfants respectueux Venez rencontrer cet adorable loulou au refuge !

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Max
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Compiègne · CompiègneLearn about Bernese Mountain Dog →
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Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a adult bernese mountain dog dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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.

Compiègne, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Max, answered.

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