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Appah

Rottweiler · Male · Adult · 5 years

Attentive, affectionate, playful, agile About Appah Appah is a typical Rottweiler with all the breed's characteristic traits. He is a watchful, self-assured dog who is very wary of strangers and unfamiliar situations. It takes a lot of time and patience before he builds trust with a person, but once that has happened, he shows himself to be loyal and bonds closely with his primary caregiver. Appah absolutely needs experienced dog owners who can provide him with clear and consistent leadership. A home without children is best, as he needs calm and security. Ideally, a single person who can devote themselves intensively to him. Furthermore, there should be no other dogs or small animals in the household. Appah is not a dog for beginners, but rather for someone who understands and appreciates the qualities of this impressive breed.

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aufmerksam, anhänglich, verspielt, agil Über Appah Appah ist ein typischer Rottweiler mit all den rassetypischen Eigenschaften. Er ist ein wachsamer, selbstbewusster Hund, der Fremden und unbekannten Situationen gegenüber sehr misstrauischist. Es braucht viel Zeit und Geduld, bis er Vertrauen zu einer Person aufbaut – doch wenn das einmal geschehen ist, zeigt er sich loyal und bindet sich eng an seine Bezugsperson. Appah braucht unbedingt hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihm eine klare und konsequente Führung geben. Ein Zuhause ohne Kinder, da er Ruhe und Sicherheit benötigt.Am besten eine alleinstehende Person, die sich intensiv mit ihm beschäftigen kann. Weiterhin sollten keine anderen Hunde oder Kleintiere im Haushalt leben. Appah ist kein Hund für Anfänger, sondern für jemanden, der die Eigenschaften dieser beeindruckenden Rasse versteht und zu schätzen weiß.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Rüsselsheim

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Russelsheim

Living with Appah

✕Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Appah home

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About Appah

What life with Appah looks like

Appah is a large adult rottweiler dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Russelsheim in Rüsselsheim.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Appah, answered.

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