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Brandy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Brandy was found as a puppy on the street, severely underweight, and was lovingly taken in by our Romanian animal welfare volunteers. He is a young dog who takes all the attention he can get and enjoys being close to people. He is good-natured with other dogs and gives them priority without pushing. Brandy, a beautiful young dog with dark button eyes, is looking for his new big home. We do not know Brandy's parents. However, we can well imagine that he has some livestock guardian dog in him. A livestock guardian dog is not a typical family dog. They work very independently without instruction and have a pronounced protective instinct. They want to protect their "family" and can therefore be wary of strangers. In everyday life they often appear relaxed and calm but always alert. They are often closely bonded with their primary caregiver.

DE·Show original

Brandy wurde als Welpe sehr abgemagert auf der Straße entdeckt und von unseren rumänischen Tierschützern liebevoll in Obhut gebracht. Er ist ein junger Hund, der alle Aufmerksamkeit nimmt und die Nähe der Menschen genießt. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich verträglich und lässt ihnen Vorrang ohne zu drängeln. Brandy, ein schöner Junghund mit seinen dunklen Knopfaugen sucht sein neues großes Zuhause. Brandys Elterntiere sind uns nicht bekannt. Allerdings können wir uns gut vorstellen, dass in ihm Anteile von Herdenschutzhunden steckt. Ein Herdenschutzhund ist kein typischer Familienhund. Sie arbeiten sehr eigenständig ohne Anweisung und haben einen ausgeprägten Schutztrieb. „Ihr Familie“ möchten sie schützen und können dementsprechend gegenüber Fremde misstrauisch sein. Im Alltag wirken sie oft gelassen und ruhig aber immer wachsam. Mit ihrer Bezugsperson sind sie oft eng verbunden.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Wöllstadt
Shelter
Waisenhunde e.V.
Living with Brandy
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Waisenhunde e.V. · WöllstadtLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Brandy home

What you'll need for Brandy 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 Brandy

What life with Brandy looks like

Brandy is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Waisenhunde e.V. in Wöllstadt.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Wöllstadt, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brandy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Brandy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Waisenhunde e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Brandy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Brandy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Waisenhunde 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Brandy 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 Brandy 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 Waisenhunde e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Brandy 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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