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Benny

Doberman · Male · Senior · 10 years

Benny is a very active, well-socialized Doberman-Dalmatiner mix. He is very loving and cuddly in handling, but still needs a bit of training regarding leash walking, prey drive, and responsiveness when outdoors. He is easily bribed with food, which makes training a bit easier. Benny gets along well with other dogs, but due to his strong hunting drive, he cannot be rehomed with cats or small animals. Our Benny is looking for a home with a fenced yard where he can also run and play without a leash.

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Benny ist ein sehr aktiver, verschmuster Doberman-Dalmatiner-Mix. Er ist im Umgang sehr lieb und verschmust, benötigt aber bei der Leinenführigkeit, Jagdtrieb und Ansprechbarkeit draußen noch ein bisschen Training. Er ist gut mit Futter bestechlich was das Training einfacher macht. Benny ist gut verträglich mit anderen Hunden, aber zu Katzen oder Kleintieren kann Benny aufgrund des starken Jagdtriebs nicht vermittelt werden. Unser Benny sucht ein Zuhause mit eingezäuntem Garten, wo er auch mal ohne Leine fetzen und toben darf.

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Plattling
Shelter
Tierheim Plattling
Living with Benny
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Benny home

What you'll need for Benny in week one.

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  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

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    €20–35

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About Benny

What life with Benny looks like

Benny is a senior doberman dog waiting at Tierheim Plattling in Plattling.

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.

Plattling, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benny, answered.

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