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Bruno

Dachshund · Male · Adult · 6 years

Bruno is a small, funny fellow with a healthy dose of temperament. He has a lot of strength and can be very boisterous when greeting people or playing. Toward people, he is friendly and open at the animal shelter. Because of his past, which unfortunately includes bite incidents involving people whose exact circumstances can no longer be reconstructed, Bruno falls under §3 of the Landeshundegesetz (state dog law). This means he must wear a muzzle when outside. He is, however, well accustomed to this and it poses no problem for him. With his familiar foster owner, though, he shows a very different side: on the off-leash area and at her home, he is relaxed even without a muzzle and shows no conspicuous behavior at all. With other dogs, Bruno is only conditionally compatible. He can sometimes become quite assertive, especially toward males. At the same time, he has built up dog friendships at the shelter: he enjoys going for walks with selected females or romping around on the off-leash area with them. He even shows great patience when play gets a little too wild. One of his great passions is water: a short drinking stop always turns into an extensive swim for Bruno. He also regularly attends dog training school with his foster owner, where he works diligently and continues to be encouraged. For Bruno, we wish for a home without small children and without other dogs. He needs people with experience, consistency, and heart who can give him security and channel his energy in the right direction. Whoever takes on this task will gain a loyal companion full of joy for life.

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Bruno ist ein kleiner, lustiger Kerl mit einer ordentlichen Portion Temperament. Er hat viel Kraft und kann beim Begrüßen oder Spielen sehr stürmisch sein. Menschen gegenüber zeigt er sich im Tierheim freundlich und aufgeschlossen.Aufgrund seiner Vergangenheit – zu der leider auch Beißvorfälle gegenüber Menschen gehören, deren genaue Umstände nicht mehr nachvollziehbar sind – fällt Bruno unter §3 Landeshundegesetz. Das bedeutet, dass er draußen einen Maulkorb tragen muss. Daran ist er jedoch gut gewöhnt, und es stellt für ihn kein Problem dar. Mit seiner vertrauten Patin zeigt sich aber eine ganz andere Seite: Auf der Freilauffläche und bei ihr zuhause ist er auch ohne Maulkorb entspannt und zeigt keinerlei Auffälligkeiten.Mit Artgenossen ist Bruno nur bedingt verträglich. Vor allem Rüden gegenüber kann er auch mal deutlich werden. Gleichzeitig hat er im Tierheim Hundefreundschaften aufgebaut: Mit ausgewählten Hündinnen geht er gerne spazieren oder tobt auf der Freilauffläche. Dabei zeigt er sich sogar sehr geduldig, wenn das Spiel einmal zu wild wird.Eine seiner großen Leidenschaften ist Wasser – aus einem kurzen Trinkstopp wird bei Bruno immer eine ausgiebige Schwimmrunde. Außerdem besucht er regelmäßig mit seiner Patin die Hundeschule, wo er fleißig mitarbeitet und weiter gefördert wird.Für Bruno wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause ohne kleine Kinder und ohne weitere Hunde. Er braucht Menschen mit Erfahrung, Konsequenz und Herz, die ihm Sicherheit geben und seine Energie in die richtigen Bahnen lenken. Wer sich dieser Aufgabe stellt, bekommt einen treuen Begleiter mit viel Lebensfreude.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Leverkusen
Shelter
Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V.
Living with Bruno
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. · LeverkusenLearn about Dachshund →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bruno home

What you'll need for Bruno 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 Bruno

What life with Bruno looks like

Bruno is a large adult dachshund dog waiting at Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. in Leverkusen.

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

Leverkusen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bruno, answered.

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