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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Adult · 5 years

The Staffordshire-mixed breed Alfie is a true power package. He wants to make up for lost time, and one must be able to handle his temperament. Toward trusted people, Alfie can be nice and friendly, but also distant like a little bulldozer. The strong male dog is not suitable for puppy nurseries or families with children, and he should not be rehomed into a household with other animals. The requirements of the respective state dog law must be met by new owners. Shelter account: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

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Der Staffordshire-Mischling Alfie ist ein wahres Powerpaket. Er möchte viel nachholen, und man muss mit seinem Temperament umgehen können. Vertrauten Menschen gegenüber zeigt Alfie sich nett und freundlich, manchmal aber auch distanzlos wie ein kleiner Bulldozer. Für Hundeneulinge oder eine Familie mit Kindern ist der kräftige Rüde nicht geeignet, und er soll auch nicht in einen Haushalt mit anderen Tieren vermittelt werden. Die Auflagen des jeweiligen Landeshundegesetzes müssen von neuen Besitzern erfüllt werden. Tierheimkonto: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Detmold
Shelter
Tierheim Detmold
Living with Alfie
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Detmold · DetmoldLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Alfie home

What you'll need for Alfie 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
  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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Alfie

What life with Alfie looks like

Alfie is a large adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Detmold in Detmold.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alfie, answered.

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