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Bernese Mountain Dog · Male · Young · 3 years

I am a big, feisty furball. I need some of my resources to be respected, especially around my bowl or my bed. Today, some rules need to be set in place so that I feel comfortable in my paws. Behind my impressive demeanor lies a sensitive dog capable of forming a sincere bond. With the people I trust, I am very close, affectionate, and deeply endearing. At first glance, I may seem surprising, but once a connection is made, one discovers in me a companion with a huge heart.

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Je suis une grande boule de poils au caractère affirmé. Derrière mon côté impressionnant se cache pourtant un chien sensible capable de créer un lien sincère. Avec les personnes en qui j’ai confiance, je me montre très proche, affectueux et profondément attachant. Je peux surprendre au premier regard, mais une fois la connexion faite, on découvre en moi un compagnon au cœur immense.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
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Cared for by Bouguenais) · NantesLearn about Bernese Mountain Dog

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing TWIST home

What you'll need for TWIST 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
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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
  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 TWIST

What life with TWIST looks like

TWIST is a young adult bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting TWIST, answered.

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