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Buby

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 7 years

Buby is an attentive and lively Malinois who enjoys taking on tasks and being challenged. As he requires mental stimulation, his owners must be willing to work with him a lot. Once he finds his primary caregiver, he is friendly and open. He can be a bit reserved with unfamiliar people and maintains his individual space. We keep him on a muzzle, which he handles well. Buby loves to play and expend energy. Typical of the breed, he wants to be challenged. He seems to have a clear prey drive, so he should always be securely on a leash. If he doesn't get enough mental stimulation, he will seek out his own tasks and may engage in strong jumping behaviors, even towards his owners. To his trusted people, Buby is friendly and open, and he can be protective of them. During walks, other passersby are less interesting, and he usually ignores them. With strangers, he needs time, and introductions should be slow. We cannot say how Buby reacts to children. In response to other dogs, Buby often reacts neutrally. If there is mutual affection, shared walks are also possible. Small animals and cats are very interesting to him and should therefore not be present in his new home. Buby walks calmly on the leash and responds to basic commands. However, we recommend dog training classes. Buby requires people who have experience with Malinois and can confidently and securely handle such a dog. Activities like dog sports are essential for Buby.

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Buby ist ein aufmerksamer und aufgeweckter Malinois, der gerne seinen Aufgaben nachgeht und gefordert werden möchte. Da er Kopftechnisch ausgelastet werden muss, müssen seine Besitzer gewollt sein, viel mit ihm zu arbeiten. Hat er seine Bezugsperson gefunden, ist er freundlich und offen. Zu unbekannten Menschen kann er etwas zurückhaltend sein und besteht auf seine Individualdistanz. Wir führen ihn bei uns mit Maulkorb, womit er gut zurecht kommt. Buby spielt sehr gerne und tobt sich aus. Rassetypisch möchte er gefordert werden. Er scheint einen klaren Jagdtrieb zu haben, daher sollte er stehts sicher an der Leine geführt werden. Bekommt er nicht genug Beschäftigung, sucht er sich seine Arbeit und neigt zu starken Übersprungshandlungen, auch gegen seine Besitzer. Zu seinen Bezugspersonen ist Buby freundlich und offen. Er kann dazu neigen, diese auch zu beschützen. Beim Spazierengehen sind andere Passanten weniger interessant und werden meist ignoriert. Bei Fremden Menschen benötigt er seine Zeit und ein Kennenlernen sollte langsam gestartet werden. Wie Buby auf Kinder reagiert, können wir nicht sagen. Gegenüber anderen Hunden reagiert Buby oft neutral. Stimmt die Sympathie, sind auch gemeinsame Spaziergänge möglich. Kleintiere und Katzen sind für ihn sehr interessant und sollten daher nicht im neuen Zuhause vorhanden sein. Buby läuft sehr gelassen an der Leine mit und hört auf die Grundkommandos. Dennoch wird eine Hundeschule empfohlen. Buby benötigt Menschen, die bereits Erfahrungen mit Malinois haben, und solch einen Hund selbstbewusst und sicher führen können. Beschäftigungen wie z.B. Hundesportarten sind für Buby unabdingbar.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Dortmund
Shelter
Tierheim Dortmund
Living with Buby
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Dortmund · DortmundLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Buby home

What you'll need for Buby 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 Buby

What life with Buby looks like

Buby is a large adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Dortmund in Dortmund.

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 muzzle during walks, has strong prey drive, needs intensive mental and physical exercise to prevent destructive behaviors

🇩🇪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 Buby, answered.

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