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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Senior · 12 years

Anton came to us originally from a befriended animal welfare association. Anton is currently in a foster home. Sponsors wanted! Anton arrived as a found dog at this animal shelter. At first, we suspected that he might be deaf. However, we have since determined that Anton can indeed hear. Nevertheless, he sometimes seems to completely ignore people and be in his own world, which makes training and handling him a bit challenging. Anton was rehomed once before, but unfortunately, it turned out that he cannot tolerate living in an apartment or a house. He constantly tries to find an escape and barks incessantly. Due to this behavior, Anton had to return to the animal shelter after a short time. Anton is an open-minded dog who always greets people kindly and enjoys cuddling extensively, but he develops few bonds. His behavior seems almost autistic. Sometimes he barks monotonously for hours into the sky or into holes he has enthusiastically dug. During walks, Anton is full of energy and loves to splash and play all day in the water. He also shows a pronounced prey drive and is constantly on the lookout for prey when he is outside. Due to Anton's special behavior, we are looking for experienced dog owners who have plenty of time and can handle taking care of a somewhat unconventional dog. Unfortunately, Anton does not get along well with his fellow animals in direct contact. However, he always behaves impeccably during dog encounters on walks. Nonetheless, no other dogs should live in his new home.

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Anton haben wir ursprünglich aus einem befreundeten Tierschutzverein übernommen. Anton befindet sich zur Zeit auf einer Pflegestelle. Paten gesucht! Anton kam als Fundhund in dieses Tierheim. Anfangs hatten wir den Verdacht, dass er vielleicht taub ist. Inzwischen haben wir jedoch festgestellt, dass Anton hören kann. Allerdings scheint er Menschen manchmal regelrecht auszublenden und sich in seiner eigenen Welt zu befinden, was die Erziehung und den Umgang mit ihm etwas schwierig macht.Anton wurde bereits einmal vermittelt, aber leider stellte sich heraus, dass er es nicht ertragen kann, sich in einer Wohnung oder in einem Haus aufzuhalten. Er versucht ständig einen Ausweg zu finden und bellt dabei ununterbrochen. Aufgrund dieses Verhaltens kehrte Anton schon nach kurzer Zeit ins Tierheim zurück. Anton ist ein aufgeschlossener Hund, der Menschen immer freundlich begegnet und gerne ausgiebig kuschelt, aber er entwickelt kaum Bindungen. Sein Verhalten wirkt fast, als hätte er autistische Züge. Manchmal bellt er stundenlang monoton in den Himmel oder in Löcher, die er leidenschaftlich gerne zuvor gegraben hat. Beim Spazierengehen ist Anton voller Energie und plantscht und spielt gerne den ganzen Tag im Wasser. Er zeigt auch einen ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb und ist ständig auf der Suche nach Beute, wenn er draußen ist. Aufgrund von Antons besonderem Verhalten suchen wir erfahrene Hundehalter, die viel Zeit haben und damit umgehen können, einen etwas unkonventionellen Hund zu betreuen. Leider kommt Anton im direkten Umgang mit seinen Artgenossen nicht zurecht. Allerdings verhält er sich bei Hundebegegnungen auf Spaziergängen stets vorbildlich. Dennoch sollten in seinem neuen Zuhause keine anderen Hunde leben.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Braunschweig
Shelter
Tierheim Braunschweig
Living with Anton
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Anton home

What you'll need for Anton in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Anton

What life with Anton looks like

Anton is a senior staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Braunschweig in Braunschweig.

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. 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 Anton, answered.

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