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TAIKO

Border Collie · Male · Young · 3 years

Taïko arrived at the shelter due to abandonment. He is a large dog, kind, playful and social with people. He also has a lot of strength, and will need an active family able to contain his enthusiasm (especially during walks). Taïko gets along with other animals (he lived with two small dogs and two cats). He can however sometimes be dominant, but without malice. He can live with teenagers.

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Taïko est arrivé au refuge suite à un abandon. C'est un chien de grand gabarit, gentil, joueur et sociable avec l'homme. Il a également beaucoup de force, et aura besoin d'une famille active pouvant contenir sa fougue (notamment en balade). Taïko s'entend avec les autres animaux (il vivait avec 2 petits chiens et 2 chats). Il peut néanmoins se révéler parfois dominant, mais sans méchanceté. Il pourra vivre avec des adolescents.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
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Bringing TAIKO home

What you'll need for TAIKO 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
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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About TAIKO

What life with TAIKO looks like

TAIKO is a young adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

An 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 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.

Arras, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting TAIKO, answered.

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