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Rox

Rottweiler · Male · Adult · 5 years

Where are the Rottweiler enthusiasts for our beautiful Rox? Rox has lived on a balcony for a long time, eagerly waiting for his walks with his owner. He follows his moods day by day. If he's not motivated, he prefers to rest, but when he wants to play, he is a big softie. He also loves to swim, whether in rivers or... in city fountains where he feels like a fish in water. In the city, he likes to say hello to everyone. Rox is very affectionate with those he loves and knows how to be loyal and attached. He loves cuddles and moments of closeness, but also enjoys gentle fun. In terms of training, Rox knows basic commands such as "sit", "lie down", "you're dead!", "stay", and "on your place". He can be a bit stubborn and requires some persistence to listen. Without stimuli and with a structure, he is manageable on a leash, but remains powerful, so a strong man or woman will be welcome. With other dogs, he plays enthusiastically, sometimes a bit roughly, especially with females, so an appropriate playmate of his size will be needed. We will avoid males with a strong character. Rox is a second category dog looking for a patient and experienced family ready to give him all the structure and love he needs. He will not be placed with beginners, as he needs a reference person who understands the breed and its specific needs. Rox is a second category dog, but this in no way means he is dangerous. * For the owner, who must have: - a clean record and the aptitude certificate for first and second category dogs * For the dog (already done): - behavior test (level 2) and a passport plus rabies vaccination. Rox must be declared at the town hall and have insurance for second category dogs. For adoption, we also require a very well-fenced garden. Since the dog must be muzzled outside the property, we will not accept placements in apartments. The future adopter must be the owner of their house to avoid problems during a move. Rox has lived several years on a balcony in a housing complex, he hasn't experienced much. He attaches himself a lot to one person and does not consider other family members. The ideal would be a single person with experience with Rottweilers. Young children should be avoided. Since being at the shelter, he has become very attached to one of our educators who can do anything with him as you can see in the video. There will need to be an adjustment period with his new family. That is why we are looking for a place not too far from the shelter so that people can come several times to work with him and our educator. It will not be possible to come pick him up and leave immediately.

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Où sont les amateurs de Rottweiler pour notre magnifique Rox ? Rox a longtemps vécu sur un balcon, attendant avec impatience ses balades avec son maître. Il suit ses envies au jour le jour. S’il n’est pas motivé, il préfère se reposer, mais quand il a envie de jouer, c’est un vrai gros bébé plein de douceur. Il adore aussi se baigner, que ce soit dans les rivières ou… dans les fontaines en ville où il se sent comme un poisson dans l’eau. En ville, il aime dire bonjour à tout le monde. Rox est très affectueux avec ceux qu’il aime et sait se montrer fidèle et attachant. Il adore les câlins et les moments de complicité, mais aussi s’amuser en douceur. Côté éducation, Rox connaît bien les ordres de base comme « assis », « couché », « t’es mort ! », « au pied » et « au pas ». Il peut être un peu têtu et nécessite un peu d’insistance pour écouter. Sans stimuli et avec un cadre, il est gérable en laisse, mais reste puissant, donc un homme ou une femme costaud sera le bienvenu. Avec les autres chiens, il joue avec enthousiasme, parfois un peu brutalement, surtout avec les femelles, il faudra donc une compagne de jeu adaptée et de son gabarit. On évitera les mâles avec du caractère. Rox est un chien de 2ème catégorie qui cherche une famille patiente et expérimentée, prête à lui offrir toute la structure et l’amour dont il a besoin. Rox est un chien de 2ème catégorie mais ceci ne signifie en aucune manière qu’il est dangereux. * Pour le propriétaire, qui doit avoir : - un casier vierge et l'attestation d'aptitude pour chiens de 1ère et 2ème catégorie * Pour le chien (c'est fait) : - le test comportemental (niveau 2) et un passeport + vaccin contre la rage Rox devra être déclaré en mairie et avoir une assurance pour chiens de 2ème catégorie. Pour son adoption, nous demandons en plus un jardin très bien clôturé. Le futur adoptant doit être propriétaire de sa maison afin d'éviter les problèmes lors d'un déménagement. Rox a vécu plusieurs années sur un balcon dans une cité, il n'a pas connu grand-chose. C’est un chien qui s’attache énormément à une personne et qui ne calcule pas les autres membres de la famille. L’idéal serait une personne seule qui a de l’expérience avec les rotts. Les jeunes enfants sont à éviter. Depuis qu’il est au refuge, il s’est beaucoup attaché à une de nos éducatrices qui peut tout lui faire comme vous pouvez voir sur la vidéo. Il faudra un temps d’adaptation avec sa nouvelle famille. Il ne sera pas possible de venir le chercher et de partir avec.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Sans Collier Provence
Living with Rox
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Sans Collier Provence · FranceLearn about Rottweiler

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Rox home

What you'll need for Rox in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    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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    €20–35

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About Rox

What life with Rox looks like

Rox is a extra-large adult rottweiler dog waiting at Sans Collier Provence in France.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rox, answered.

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