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Brian

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 5 months

When a dog shows up to get a small meal at a feeding station for stray cats, one doesn't usually expect him to stand out because he is smaller than most other guests – but that's exactly what happened with Brian. Brian is a Chihuahua mix who is only 5 months old (as of 04/2022) and we are very happy that he ran into a loving animal rescuer in, um … the cat feeder and then easily went into the arms of his rescuer. Now Brian lives with a kind foster family in Linares. Of course, with a Chihuahua puppy, you don't necessarily have to mention that the little dog will probably fall into the XXS category when fully grown, but it must be clear that even in the smallest of dogs there is a dog that wants to be occupied and trained. Our charming cuddle ball takes over his environment with full curiosity, tests the quality of the furniture with sharp puppy teeth, which are now gradually saying goodbye to their temporary colleagues, plays happily with friends of all shapes and numbers of legs, sleeps and cuddles, in short – Brian does everything that baby dogs of any size do at this age. The little explorer is looking for an active family, who with humor, patience and lots of love will explain the world to him and experience many great adventures with their new addition, people who like to move a few centimeters on the couch in the evening to make space for a little tired warrior who wants to curl up next to (or on the belly) of his best friend after a long, joyful day, to get a little affection (and maybe a bed cookie).

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Wenn ein Hund auftaucht, um sich an einem Futterplatz für Straßenkatzen eine kleine Mahlzeit zu gönnen, dann erwartet man eigentlich nicht, dass er dadurch auffällt, dass er kleiner ist als die meisten anderen Gäste – aber bei Brian ist genau das der Fall gewesen. Brian ist ein Chihuahua-Mix von gerade mal 5 Monaten (Stand 04/2022) und wir sind sehr froh, dass er einer liebevollen Tierschützerin in, ähm … den aufgestellten Katzennapf lief und sich dann ohne weiteres auch in die Arme seiner Retterin begab. Jetzt wohnt Brian bei einer netten Pflegefamilie in Linares. Bei einem Chihuahua-Welpen muss man natürlich nicht zwingend erwähnen, dass der Minihund auch ausgewachsen eher in die Kategorie XXS fallen wird, aber es muss klar sein, dass auch im kleinsten aller Hunde eben ein Hund steckt, der beschäftigt und erzogen werden will. Unsere bezaubernde Knutschkugel nimmt voller Entdeckerfreude seine Umwelt in Beschlag, testet die Qualität der Wohnungseinrichtung mit spitzen Welpenzähnchen, die sich aber jetzt zusehends für ihre bleibenden Kollegen verabschieden, tobt gern mit Freunden jeder Form und jeglicher Anzahl von Beinen, schläft und kuschelt, kurzum – Brian tut alles, was Babyhunde jeder Endgröße in diesem Alter eben tun. Der kleine Forschergeist sucht eine aktive Familie, die ihm mit Humor, Geduld und jeder Menge Liebe die Welt erklären und viele großartige Abenteuer mit ihrem Zuwachs erleben möchte, Menschen, die abends gerne ein paar Zentimeter auf der Couch rutschen, um einem kleinen müden Krieger etwas Platz zu machen, der sich nach einem langen, fröhlichen Tag in der Nähe (oder auch auf dem Bauch) seines besten Freundes zusammenrollen möchte, um noch eine Streicheleinheit (und vielleicht einen Betthupferl-Keks) zu ergattern.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Brian home

What you'll need for Brian 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 Brian

What life with Brian looks like

Brian is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Brian, answered.

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