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Balboa

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Balboa, approximately 1½ years old, is a large mixed-breed male and an absolutely lovable, friendly and social dog. He knows basic commands very well and walks well on a leash. Since he is still very young, he naturally has a lot of energy and wants to learn and experience a lot. Due to his size and young age, Balboa has a lot of strength. His future owners should be aware of this and enjoy working with a large, strong and young dog. Children should definitely be bigger or steady. We live with children aged 4, 6 and 8 and have found that his size and sometimes stormy nature can quickly become wild. We are looking for loving, responsible people who want to give Balboa security, clear leadership and a permanent home. Balboa is a great young dog with a lot of love to give and is waiting for his matching people. Contact:

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Balboa, ca. 1½ Jahre alt, ist ein großer Mischlingsrüde und ein absolut liebenswerter, freundlicher und sozialer Hund. Er kennt die Grundkommandos sehr gut und läuft auch gut an der Leine. Da er noch sehr jung ist, hat er natürlich viel Energie und möchte noch einiges lernen und erleben. Aufgrund seiner Größe und seines jungen Alters hat Balboa ordentlich Kraft. Seine zukünftigen Halter sollten sich dessen bewusst sein und Freude daran haben, mit einem großen, kräftigen und jungen Hund zu arbeiten. Kinder sollten auf jeden Fall schon größer bzw. standfest sein. Wir leben selbst mit Kindern im Alter von 4, 6 und 8 Jahren und haben festgestellt, dass es durch seine Größe und manchmal stürmische Art schnell etwas wild werden kann. Für Balboa wünschen wir uns liebevolle, verantwortungsbewusste Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit, klare Führung und ein dauerhaftes Zuhause schenken möchten. Balboa ist ein toller junger Hund mit viel Liebe zu geben und wartet auf seine passenden Menschen. Kontakt:

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Paderborn

Shelter

Tierheim Paderborn

Living with Balboa

✓Good with kids

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About Balboa

What life with Balboa looks like

Balboa is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

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 Balboa, answered.

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