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Ben

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Our wonderfully mixed-breed male dog "Ben" is a very successful mix, it could include various breeds from Schnauzer over Appenzeller to Entlebucher. No one really knows for sure, but the most extraordinary mixes are often the best. "Ben" has a shoulder height of about 55 cm and is only 1 year old. He is initially a bit cautious with new people and not a pushover. Once the ice is broken, "Ben" is very loving, lively, and open. Therefore, he needs a bit more time to build trust. He is always very happy to see the familiar two-leggeds, immediately stops playing, and runs to us and asks for a pat. As he is very active according to his breed, he can only be placed in a house with an enclosed garden (at least 1.20 m high), so he can also run around in the yard without a leash. Larger children (from 6 years old) can be present in the new home, but cats should not be present. "Ben" also reacts rather reservedly at the beginning when going for a walk and needs patient and calm people who do not expect a perfect dog right away. During dog encounters, he remains absolutely calm and composed. At the animal shelter, he lives together with another male dog, they play and frolic the whole day together. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Unser wunderhübscher Mischlingsrüde „Ben“ ist eine sehr gelungene Mischung, es könnte diverse Rassen vom Schnauzer über Appenzeller bis Entlebucher mitgemischt haben. So richtig weiß das jedoch keiner, doch die außergewöhnlichsten Mischungen sind oft die Besten. Ben hat eine Schulterhöhe ca. 55 cm und ist erst 1 Jahr alt. Er ist Anfang vorsichtig bei neuen Personen und kein Draufgänger. Ist das Eis einmal geschmolzen ist Ben sehr lieb, aufgeweckt und aufgeschlossen. Anfangs benötigt er deshalb etwas mehr Zeit um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Über die bekannten Zweibeiner freut er sich jedes Mal sehr, unterbricht sofort sein Spiel und läuft auf uns Menschen zu und bittet um eine Streicheleinheit. Da er entsprechend seiner Rasse sehr bewegungsfreudig ist, wird er nur in Haus mit eingezäunten Garten (min. 1,20 m hoch) abgegeben, damit er auch ohne Leine im Grundstück mal richtig toben kann. Größere, ruhigere Kinder (ab 10 Jahren) können gern im neuen Zuhause vorhanden sein, Katzen sollten besser nicht vorhanden sein. Ben reagiert auch Anfangs beim Gassigehen eher zurückhaltend und benötigt deshalb geduldige und ruhige Menschen, die nicht gleich einen perfekten Hund erwarten. Bei Hundebegegnungen bleibt er absolut ruhig und gelassen. Im Tierheim lebt er mit einem weiteren Rüden zusammen, sie spielen und toben den ganzen Tag gemeinsam. Wer hat Zeit und Geduld und gibt diesem wunderschönen Rüden endlich eine Chance auf ein tolles Zuhause?

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Chemnitz
Shelter
Tierheim Chemnitz
Living with Ben
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Chemnitz · ChemnitzLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Ben home

What you'll need for Ben in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Ben

What life with Ben looks like

Ben is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Chemnitz in Chemnitz.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Chemnitz, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ben, answered.

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