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Björn

Mastiff · Male · Young · 1 year

Territorial; Uneasy; Leash-trained; prey drive: medium; Björn currently weighs in at approximately 40 kg. He hasn't had much experience in his previous life. Walking on the leash is going quite well. We are looking for people who are already familiar with the breed or have at least thought about the characteristics. We cannot say how he reacts to children, but due to his size, they should definitely be confident. Hike; Head work; Play; Handler type: Experienced with dogs; Breed-experienced; No toddlers;

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Territorial; Unsicher; Leinenführig; Jagdtrieb: mittel; Björn bringt aktuell ca. 40 kg auf die Waage. Er hat in seinem bisherigen Leben nicht viel kennengelernt. Das Laufen an der Leine klappt schon ganz gut. Wir wünschen uns Menschen, die sich mit der Rasse bereits auskennen oder sich mit den Charaktereigenschaften zumindest schon auseinander gesetzt haben. Wie er auf Kinder reagiert, können wir nicht sagen. Sie sollten aufgrund der Größe auf jeden Fall standfest sein. Wandern; Kopfarbeit; Spielen; Haltertyp: Hundeerfahren; Rasseerfahren; Keine Kleinkinder;

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Mannheim
Shelter
Tierheim Mannheim
Living with Björn
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Björn home

What you'll need for Björn 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Björn

What life with Björn looks like

Björn is a medium-sized young adult mastiff dog waiting at Tierheim Mannheim in Mannheim.

An 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. 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 Björn, answered.

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