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Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 2 years

UNDER is a young fearful dog who needs to discover the world! This sweetie unfortunately had multiple owners and lacked stability. The last owner had to part ways due to neighborhood complaints. Indeed, Under has a tendency to bark when left alone. That's why we will only place him in a home. Under has a very good heart; he is affectionate and close to his human when he feels comfortable. So close, that he can be protective. He is a dog who will need a structured environment but with a lot of gentleness and kindness to regain his confidence. Under lived with two other dogs and could get along with some dogs. However, cats are not his friends! Like all Malinois, Under needs physical and mental exercise every day. We are looking for an experienced and stable family to give him the life he needs.

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UNDER est un jeune chien craintif qui a besoin de découvrir le monde ! Ce loulou a malheureusement connu plusieurs propriétaires et a manqué de stabilité. Le dernier propriétaire a dû s'en séparer suite à des plaintes du voisinage. En effet, Under a tendance à aboyer lors des absences. C'est pour cette raison que nous le placerons uniquement en maison. Under a un très bon fond, il est affectueux et proche de son humain lorsqu'il est à l'aise. Tellement proche, qu'il peut se montrer protecteur. C'est un chien qui aura besoin d'un cadre mais avec beaucoup de douceur et de bienveillance pour lui redonner confiance. Under a vécu avec deux autres chiens et pourrait s'entendre avec certains chiens. Cependant, les chats ne sont pas ses amis ! Comme tout Malinois, Under a besoin de se dépenser physiquement et intellectuellement au quotidien. Nous recherchons une famille expérimentée et stable pour lui offrir la vie qu'il a besoin.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA Colmar
Living with UNDER
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing UNDER home

What you'll need for UNDER 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 UNDER

What life with UNDER looks like

UNDER is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Colmar in France.

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 UNDER, answered.

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