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Boogie

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 7 years

Boogie came to the animal shelter because his safe and species-appropriate husbandry was at risk. As an open-minded, friendly, and cuddly bundle of energy, he is able to win the hearts of his humans very quickly. The American Staffordshire Terrier breed can quickly rise to the top of the pack, so he should be given his space to do so. Even during leash training, it can become a bit exciting. Here, the young male dog still has a bit to learn, so his new owners should be physically capable and willing to continue working on his education. Boogie has already learned a lot from his caretakers and knows how to behave. However, he tests whether this also applies to other people. Dog interactions are still challenging for him. He tends to bark and lunge on the leash. Boogie is compatible with female dogs, but his playmates should be physically mature, as his play behavior can be rather rough. Other animals should not be in the household, children should be dog-experienced and at least 14 years old. If renting, a written permission from the landlord is required that a dog of this breed may be kept. Health care: What vaccinations are necessary, and what can I do to ensure my dog has a long and healthy life? You can get an initial overview in this video. For feeding tips, watch this video to learn more about the right nutrition for your dogs. The video is meant to summarize the most important information. We are of course available for further information.

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Boogie kam ins Tierheim, weil seine sichere und artgerechte Haltung gefährdet war. Als aufgeschlossenes, freundliches und kuschelbedürftiges Energiebündel ist er in der Lage, sich sehr schnell in die Herzen seiner Menschen zu schleichen. Rassetypisch kann der American Staffordshire Terrier sich innerhalb kurzer Zeit hochpushen, weswegen er Kuscheleinheiten lieber in Ruhe erhalten sollte. Auch bei der Leinenführung kann es etwas aufregend werden. Seine neuen Halter sollten körperlich geeignet und dazu bereit sein, weiter an seiner Erziehung zu arbeiten. Bei seinen Pflegern hat Boogie schon viel gelernt und weiß sich mittlerweile zu benehmen. Ob dies jedoch bei anderen Menschen auch gilt, testet er aus. Hundebegegnungen sind manchmal schwierig für ihn. Dabei neigt er zum Pöbeln und in die Leine springen. Boogie ist mit Hündinnen verträglich, allerdings sollten seine Spielkameradinnen ihm körperlich gewachsen sein, da sein Spielverhalten recht rüpelhaft ist. Andere Tiere sollten nicht im Haushalt leben. Wir suchen für Boogie souveräne Menschen, die bereits Erfahrung mit Hunden dieser Größe, idealerweise auch mit der Rasse, haben. Boogie hat Arthrose, weswegen er manchmal lahmt und lieber kleinere Runden spazieren geht. Außerdem fährt er nicht gern Auto. Bei einem Mietverhältnis wird eine schriftliche Genehmigung des Vermieters benötigt, dass ein Hund dieser Rasse gehalten werden darf.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Hannover

Shelter

Tierheim Hannover

Living with Boogie

✓Neutered
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Boogie home

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About Boogie

What life with Boogie looks like

Boogie is a large adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Hannover in Hannover.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires landlord permission for breed-restricted housing, needs continued training for leash reactivity and dog encounters

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Boogie, answered.

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