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Apollo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Apollo. Mixed breed. Born: 2020 Health: vaccinated, chipped and healthy Character: Apollo is a Greek Shepherd mix, about 6 years old. He came to his current owner at six months old, who unfortunately has to give him up due to professional changes. He is about the size of a Labrador and weighs approximately 29kg. He is a really loving animal at heart - initially very shy and also skeptical - but if he has someone in his heart, he is very attached. He has a strong protective instinct, so he barks at strangers, especially men. However, once he has gained trust, he is a great companion. He walks well on a leash, loves long walks, especially in the snow and mountains, likes to sniff and explore his surroundings. He generally gets along well with other dogs and approaches them shyly-reticent to playfully-friendly. He knows basic commands well and usually follows them, but his herding instinct can be stronger in certain situations. So far, in consultation with his veterinarian, a castration has not been deemed necessary, as he has shown little interest in females. He had a successful surgery on his elbows due to a minor malformation and has shown no signs of it since. Apollo can stay home alone without problems. He behaves quietly in the house and respects all set boundaries, whether you are there or not. Car and train travel is no problem. He has had little contact with cats so far, but approaches them with curiosity, as his hunting instinct is almost non-existent. A household with children would not be ideal, as they are uncomfortable / uncanny to him. We are looking for a dog-experienced family / person who is not afraid of large dogs. Someone who is patient and gives him time to gain trust. Someone who is aware that you have to be a bit vigilant when you are out with him. With the right guidance, he is an absolutely great companion. Location: Munich Contact: Bettina Hillekamp E-mail:

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Name: Apollo. Rasse: Mischling. Geboren: 2020Gesundheit: geimpft, gechipt und gesund Charakter: Apollo ist ein Griechischer Hirtenhund-Mischling, etwa 6 Jahre alt. Er kam mit sechs Monaten zu seiner aktuellen Besitzerin, die ihn leider aufgrund beruflicher Veränderungen abgeben muss. Er ist in etwa so groß wie ein Labrador und wiegt rd. 29kg. Er ist im Herzen ein wirklich liebes Tier – anfangs sehr schüchtern und auch skeptisch - aber wenn er jemanden ins Herz geschlossen hat, dann ist er sehr anhänglich. Er hat einen ausgeprägten Beschützerinstinkt, sodass er fremden Menschen, besonders Männern, mit Bellen begegnet. Hat er jedoch Vertrauen gefasst, ist er ein toller Begleiter.Er läuft gut an der Leine, liebt lange Spaziergänge, am liebsten im Schnee und in den Bergen, schnüffelt gerne und erkundet seine Umgebung. Mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich in der Regel gut und begegnet ihnen schüchtern-zurückhaltend bis spielerisch-freundlich. Grundkommandos kennt er gut und setzt diese auch (meistens) eifrig um, aber sein Hütetrieb kann in bestimmten Situationen stärker sein.Bisher wurde in Absprache mit seiner Tierärztin eine Kastration nicht für nötig befunden, da er wenig Interesse an Hündinnen gezeigt hat.Eine OP an den Ellbogen wegen einer kleineren Fehlstellung hat er gut überstanden und zeigt sich seither unauffällig.Apollo kann ohne Probleme alleine zuhause bleiben. Im Haus verhält er sich ruhig und beachtet alle gesetzten Grenzen, egal ob man dabei ist oder nicht. Auto- und Zugfahren ist kein Problem.Zu Katzen hatte er bisher wenig Kontakt, begegnet ihnen aber eher mit Neugier, da sein Jagdinstikt quasi nicht vorhanden ist.Ein Haushalt mit Kindern wäre nicht ideal, da ihm Kinder unbehaglich / unheimlich sind.Für Apollo suche wir eine hundeerfahrene Familie / Person, die keine Angst vor großen Hunden hat. Jemanden, der geduldig ist und ihm Zeit gibt, Vertrauen zu fassen. Jemanden, der sich bewusst ist, dass man ein bisschen wachsam sein muss, wenn man mit ihm unterwegs ist.Mit der richtigen Führung ist er ein absolut toller Begleiter.Aufenthalt: MünchenKontakt: Bettina HillekampE-Mail: :

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundesuche Tiere in Not Bayern
Living with Apollo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hundesuche Tiere in Not Bayern · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Apollo home

What you'll need for Apollo 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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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Apollo

What life with Apollo looks like

Apollo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundesuche Tiere in Not Bayern in Germany.

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 Apollo, answered.

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