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Svelto

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Generalities: microchipped and vaccinated, mixed-breed dog, border collie/wolf-like mix, black coat with white socks and a white muzzle, and two ears in the shape of a satellite dish. Character: Svelto is a young and reactive dog who has unfortunately had few experiences, which makes him cautious towards anything he does not know, including people and dogs, whom he tends to bark at when he meets them. However, if approached in the right way, it is relatively easy to enter his circle of trust. On a leash, he tends to pull strongly when encountering attractive stimuli. He is used to wearing a harness and may also wear a muzzle if necessary. He is following a program with a dog trainer and behaviorist and a group of experienced volunteers to prepare him as best as possible for a future adoption. He loves long walks in the green and running freely in the enclosures of our dog shelter. Ideal adoption: For Svelto we are looking for young and active people with experience in dogs, preferably knowledgeable about the characteristics of the border collie breed. It is necessary to have the possibility to dedicate him a lot of time to satisfy his need for movement and to ensure his balanced growth by giving him a large number of positive experiences, as well as a living environment that is not too chaotic. He will need a short pre-adoption placement in the dog shelter and to continue the work started even at home, preferably under the supervision of a dog trainer and behaviorist, without being discouraged by any difficulties. No children. No cats. Okay with other dogs, after a compatibility test carried out in the dog shelter under the supervision of one of our experienced staff members. Okay for apartment living, or if there is a garden, use it only for family activities, do not leave him outside alone as this could reinforce incorrect behaviors such as barking. Background: owner surrendered.

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Generalità: Microchippato e vaccinato, meticcio incrocio border collie/ lupoide, pelo nero con zampine e bavaglino bianco e due orecchie a mo’ di parabola. Carattere: Svelto è un cane giovane e reattivo che ha fatto purtroppo poche esperienze e questo lo porta ad essere diffidente verso tutto ciò che non conosce, comprese persone e cani a cui tende ad abbaiare contro quando li incontra. Se approcciato nel giusto modo si riesce però abbastanza facilmente ad entrare nella sua cerchia di fiducia. Al guinzaglio tende a tirare molto se incontra degli stimoli attrattivi. Abituato ad indossare la pettorina e se l’occasione lo richiede anche la museruola. Sta seguendo un percorso con un educatore cinofilo e un gruppo di volontari esperti per prepararlo al meglio per una futura adozione. Adora fare lunghe passeggiate nel verde e correre libero per i recinti del nostro canile. Adozione ideale: Per Svelto cerchiamo persone giovani e attive con esperienza di cani meglio ancora conoscitori delle caratteristiche della razza border collie. Necessaria la possibilità di dedicargli molto tempo per soddisfare il suo bisogno di movimento e per garantirgli una crescita equilibrata facendogli fare un grande numero di esperienze positive oltre che un contesto abitativo poco caotico. Necessiteraà di un breve percorso pre-affido in canile e di continuare il lavoro impostato anche a casa meglio se sotto supervisione di un educatore cinofilo non scoraggiandosi davanti ad eventuali difficoltà. No bambini. No gatti. Ok altri cani previo prova di compatibilità da effettuare in canile sotto la supervisione di un nostro operatore esperto. Ok vita in appartamento, o in caso ci sia un giardino utilizzarlo solo per fare attività con la famiglia, non lasciarlo fuori da solo perchè si rischierebbe di rinforzare comportamenti sbagliati come l’abbaio. Provenienza: Ceduto.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇹Monza
Shelter
ENPA Monza e Brianza
Living with Svelto
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Svelto home

What you'll need for Svelto 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 Svelto

What life with Svelto looks like

Svelto is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA Monza e Brianza in Monza.

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 Svelto, answered.

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