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Bernd

English Bulldog · Male · Adult · 7 years

Bernd sucht Bulldoggen-Fans Bernd, geboren am 18.01.2019, ist ein Old English Bulldog-Rüde, der auf etwas ungewöhnlichen Wegen bei uns im Tierheim gelandet ist. Fest steht, dass sein bisheriger Besitzer ihn nicht länger behalten kann. Bei uns zeigt sich Bernd bislang offen, zugänglich und freundlich im Umgang mit Menschen. Wie er auf andere Hunde reagiert, können wir aktuell noch nicht einschätzen. Sobald er sich an einen Maulkorb gewöhnt hat, möchten wir sein Sozialverhalten unter geeigneten und abgesicherten Bedingungen genauer beurteilen. Auch gesundheitlich müssen wir bei Bernd noch genauer hinschauen. Er hat offene Hautstellen an den Beinen, deren Ursache bislang ungeklärt ist. Wir werden daher zunächst abklären, wodurch diese entstanden sind und ob möglicherweise eine Futtermittelallergie oder eine andere Hautproblematik dahintersteckt. Für Bernd suchen wir Menschen, die sich mit der Rasse auskennen und Freude an den besonderen Eigenschaften einer Bulldogge haben. Da wir noch nicht wissen, wie Bernd auf kleine Kinder reagiert und welche Erfahrungen er bisher mit ihnen gemacht hat, sollte sein neues Zuhause kinderfrei sein. Katzen findet Bernd momentan noch recht spannend. Ob ein Zusammenleben mit ihnen möglich wäre, können wir derzeit nicht beurteilen. Bernd braucht Menschen, die ihn in Ruhe kennenlernen, ihm Zeit zum Ankommen geben und Verständnis dafür haben, dass wir ihn in einigen Bereichen erst noch besser einschätzen müssen. Unser Ziel ist es, ein Zuhause zu finden, das zu ihm passt und in dem er dauerhaft bleiben darf.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigshafen/Rheim
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigshafen
Living with Bernd
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigshafen · Ludwigshafen/RheimLearn about English Bulldog →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bernd home

What you'll need for Bernd 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 Bernd

What life with Bernd looks like

Bernd is an adult english bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Ludwigshafen in Ludwigshafen/Rheim.

An 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.

Ludwigshafen/Rheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bernd, answered.

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