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Abe VH

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Abe is a sensitive 6.5-year-old large mixed-breed dog (approximately 66 cm shoulder height, 37 kg) who has been in his family for many years and is now looking for a new home. **Important Information:** Abe is not a beginner dog. He will only be placed in a child-free home with experienced dog owners who can read his body language, respect his boundaries, and are willing to work with him consistently. **Background:** Abe has a history of biting in stressful situations, where he has clearly marked his boundaries. **Character and Personality:** Abe is a very loyal, sensitive, and people-oriented dog who bonds closely with his owner. He is calm, balanced, and pleasant to live with in a domestic environment. He recognizes basic commands, is eager to learn, and enjoys working with his humans. He particularly enjoys dummy work, retrieving, and search games. **Outdoors:** Abe has a strong prey drive and reacts strongly to environmental stimuli. In such situations, he needs clear, calm guidance and consistent management of stimuli. **Restrictions:** Abe will not be placed in households with children. He is not compatible with cats or other small animals. Contact with other dogs is only possible to a limited extent and depends on individual compatibility. Due to his strong prey drive, Abe will always be on a leash. **Individuality:** Abe values his personal space and wants to decide when and how much closeness is appropriate for him. If these boundaries are not respected, he can clearly set limits. **What Abe Brings:** Abe is a willing and hardworking dog who is responsive to clear and calm guidance. He can settle well in a domestic environment as well as in an office. He is familiar with driving and wearing a muzzle, and he can be examined by a veterinarian without problems. **The Ideal Home:** Abe is looking for a quiet, structured environment with people with dog experience. Clear rules, consistency, and a good understanding of dog behavior and body language are important. He needs both mental and physical exercise as well as reliable guidance in everyday life. A relatively stimulus-free environment, for example in a rural or quiet location, would be advantageous for him. **Health and Care:** Abe needs special food, as he otherwise tends to skin irritation and digestive problems. The costs for this are approximately 100 euros per month. There is currently a health insurance with monthly costs of approximately 80 euros. **Conclusion:** Abe is an impressive, sensitive dog with great potential who can be a loyal and reliable companion in the right hands. He is looking for people who understand him, give him security, and are willing to take responsibility. **Contact:** We look forward to hearing from you if you are seriously interested and have the necessary experience.

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darf gerne in Rheine besucht werden - Sensibler Rüde sucht erfahrenes ZuhauseStandort: 48429 RheineAbe ist ein etwa 6,5 Jahre alter, großer Mischlingsrüde (ca. 66 cm Schulterhöhe, 37 kg), der nach vielenJahren in seiner Familie nun ein neues Zuhause sucht.Wichtige Information vorabAbe ist kein Anfängerhund. Er wird ausschließlich in ein kinderfreies Zuhause bei erfahrenenHundehaltern vermittelt, die seine Körpersprache lesen, seine Grenzen respektieren und bereit sind,konsequent mit ihm zu arbeiten. Hintergrund ist ein Beißvorfall, bei dem Abe in einer für ihn stressigenSituation seine Grenzen deutlich gemacht hat.Charakter und WesenAbe ist ein sehr loyaler, sensibler und menschenbezogener Hund, der sich eng an seine Bezugspersonbindet. Im häuslichen Umfeld zeigt er sich ruhig, ausgeglichen und angenehm im Zusammenleben. Erkennt die Grundkommandos, ist lernwillig und arbeitet gerne mit seinen Menschen zusammen.Besonders Dummyarbeit, Apportieren und Suchspiele bereiten ihm große Freude.Draußen zeigt Abe einen ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb und reagiert stark auf Umweltreize. In solchenSituationen benötigt er eine klare, ruhige Führung sowie konsequentes Reizmanagement.EinschränkungenAbe wird nicht in Haushalte mit Kindern vermittelt. Mit Katzen oder anderen Kleintieren ist er nichtverträglich. Der Kontakt zu anderen Hunden ist nur eingeschränkt möglich und entscheidet sichindividuell nach Sympathie. Aufgrund seines ausgeprägten Jagdtriebs bleibt Abe dauerhaft an der Leine.Er legt Wert auf seine Individualdistanz und möchte selbst entscheiden, wann und wie viel Nähe für ihnpassend ist. Werden diese Grenzen nicht beachtet, kann er sich deutlich abgrenzen.Das bringt Abe mitAbe ist ein lernwilliger und arbeitsfreudiger Hund, der bei klarer und ruhiger Führung gut ansprechbarist. Er kann sowohl im häuslichen Umfeld als auch im Büro gut zur Ruhe kommen. Autofahren ist ihmvertraut und auch das Tragen eines Maulkorbs stellt für ihn kein Problem dar. Beim Tierarzt lässt er sichproblemlos untersuchen.Das ideale ZuhauseAbe sucht ein ruhiges, strukturiertes Umfeld bei Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung. Wichtig sind klareRegeln, Konsequenz und ein gutes Verständnis für Hundeverhalten und Körpersprache. Er benötigtsowohl geistige als auch körperliche Auslastung sowie eine verlässliche Führung im Alltag. Ein eherreizarmes Umfeld, beispielsweise in ländlicher oder ruhiger Lage, wäre für ihn von Vorteil.Gesundheit und HaltungAbe benötigt spezielles Futter, da er ansonsten zu Hautirritationen und Verdauungsproblemen neigt. DieKosten hierfür liegen bei etwa 100 Euro pro Monat. Aktuell besteht eine Krankenversicherung mitmonatlichen Kosten von etwa 80 Euro.FazitAbe ist ein beeindruckender, sensibler Hund mit großem Potenzial, der in den richtigen Händen eintreuer und verlässlicher Begleiter sein kann. Er sucht Menschen, die ihn verstehen, ihm Sicherheit gebenund bereit sind, Verantwortung zu übernehmen.Bei ernsthaftem Interesse und entsprechender Erfahrung freuen wir uns über Ihre Kontaktaufnahme.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Nordwalde
Shelter
Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V.
Living with Abe VH
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. · NordwaldeLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Abe VH home

What you'll need for Abe VH in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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About Abe VH

What life with Abe VH looks like

Abe VH is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. in Nordwalde.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Nordwalde, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Abe VH, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Abe VH?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Abe VH on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Abe VH if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Abe VH 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 Abe VH 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 Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Abe VH 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 (DE). 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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