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Ansel

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Ansel is an extremely lovable, friendly, active, playful, and always good-natured giant baby. The energized rayman is always enthusiastic for playing and going for walks. While Ansel is basically compatible with other dogs, it occasionally leads to disagreements because he can be too wild and intrusive during play. Whether Ansel gets along with a dog depends on the other dog's personality. Ansel gets along well with people and approaches everyone without any touch sensitivities. He behaves like a 30kg heavy puppy :D Whether Ansel could share his home with cats would need to be tested if there is interest. For the large diamond, we are looking for active people who can channel his energy in the right direction and turn the clumsy XXL puppy into a faithful companion who knows how to behave in civilized society. Ansel definitely has the potential for this!

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Ansel ist ein äußerst liebenswertes, freundliches, aktives, verspieltes und immer gut gelauntes Riesenbaby. Fürs Spielen und fürs Gassigehen ist der energiegeladene Strahlemann immer zu begeistern. Mit anderen Hunden ist Ansel zwar im Prinzip verträglich. Allerdings kommt es manchmal zu Auseinandersetzungen, da er den anderen Hunden im Spiel zu wild und aufdringlich ist. Ob sich Ansel mit einem Hund versteht, hängt daher von der Persönlichkeit des anderen Hundes ab. Mit Menschen kommt Ansel bestens klar, und er begegnet allem und jedem ohne irgendwelche Berührungsängste. Er verhält sich wie ein 30kg schwerer Welpe :D Ob Ansel sein Zuhause mit Katzen teilen könnte, müsste bei Interesse noch getestet werden. Für den großen Rohdiamanten suchen wir aktive Menschen, die seine Energie in die richtigen Bahnen lenken und aus dem tollpatschigen XXL-Welpen einen treuen Begleiter machen, der weiß, wie man sich in der zivilisierten Gesellschaft zu benehmen hat. Das Potenzial dazu hat Ansel auf jeden Fall!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Ansel
  • Good with cats
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ansel home

What you'll need for Ansel 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 Ansel

What life with Ansel looks like

Ansel is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

An young 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 Ansel, answered.

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