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Golden Retriever · Male · Adult · 4 years

For interest in our beloved Big Boy, please send us our filled-out application form. Our dogs, including Big Boy, typically come directly from Turkey to their families. What we know about Big Boy: Born on September 18, 2018, our Big Boy lives up to his name in a charming way. This imposing male dog has a size that impresses, but he still behaves like a playful puppy, unaware of his stature. Despite his size, he is extremely compatible with fellow animals and shows friendliness and openness towards both humans and other animals. We are searching for a loving family for our Ulknudel, where he will be accepted as a full-fledged family member – preferably as a lone prince. Not because he dislikes other dogs, but because he also finds his way around well on his own. Playmates on walks are sufficient for him, but at home, the company of Frauchen and Herrchen would be enough. A quiet country life would be ideal for him, as he does not want to live in the hustle and bustle of a big city. As for compatibility with cats, we cannot make a definitive statement, but a trial phase is possible. From his personality, Big Boy is a typical Golden Retriever, but his imposing size could be from an Akbash. So, for someone looking for a lovable, large cuddle bear and living in the countryside, Big Boy has drawn the short straw. Nice to know: Big Boy is a gentle 'giant' who feels at home in the countryside. For interest in our beloved Big Boy, please send us our filled-out application form. Gets along with other dogs.

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Bei Interesse an unserem lieben Big Boy schicken Sie unseren ausgefüllten Unsere Hunde - so auch Big Boy - kommen in der Regel direkt aus der Türkei zu ihren Familien. Was wir über Big Boy wissen: Geboren am 18. September 2018, erfüllt unser Big Boy seinen Namen auf charmante Weise. Dieser imposante Rüde hat eine Größe, die beeindruckt, aber er verhält sich immer noch wie ein verspielter Welpe, ohne sich seiner Statur bewusst zu sein. Trotz seiner Größe ist er überaus verträglich mit Artgenossen und zeigt sich freundlich und aufgeschlossen gegenüber Mensch und Tier. Wir suchen eine liebevolle Familie für unsere Ulknudel, in der er als vollwertiges Familienmitglied akzeptiert wird – am liebsten als Einzelprinz. Nicht, weil er andere Hunde nicht mag, sondern weil er sich als Schmusebär auch gut alleine zurechtfindet. Hundekumpels auf Gassirunden reichen ihm, zu Hause würde ihn die Gesellschaft von Frauchen und Herrchen durchaus genug sein. Ein ruhiges Landleben wäre ideal für ihn, da er nicht im Trubel einer Großstadt leben möchte. Zur Verträglichkeit mit Katzen können wir keine definitive Aussage treffen, aber eine Testphase ist möglich. Von seiner Persönlichkeit her ist Big Boy ein typischer Golden Retriever, aber seine imposante Größe könnte von einem Akbash herrühren. Wer also einen liebenswerten, großen Kuschelbären sucht und auf dem Land lebt, hat mit Big Boy das große Los gezogen. Nice to know: Big Boy ist ein sanfter ‚Riese‘, der sich auf dem Land wohlfühlt. Bei Interesse an unserem lieben Big Boy schicken Sie unseren ausgefüllten Interessentenbogen bitte an:

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Care-4-life e.V.
Living with Big Boy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Care-4-life e.V. · StuttgartLearn about Golden Retriever

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Big Boy home

What you'll need for Big Boy 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Big Boy

What life with Big Boy looks like

Big Boy is a large adult golden retriever dog waiting at Care-4-life e.V. in Stuttgart.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Big Boy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Big Boy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Care-4-life e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Big Boy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Big Boy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Care-4-life e.V. 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 Big Boy 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 Big Boy 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 Care-4-life e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Big Boy 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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