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Buddy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

This is Buddy. He is an approximately 4-year-old Canaan male. Buddy lived as an independent dog on the beach in Egypt. There, hotel guests repeatedly fed him, so he came closer and closer to the building, all the way up to the buffet. Naturally, the hotel managers did not appreciate this behavior. As a consequence, Buddy was locked in a small room and left there to die. He was rescued by private individuals and brought back to Germany from their vacation to live with their family. However, it became clear after only a few days that he could not live under the conditions this family was able to offer. Judging by his behavior, Buddy will have been deeply affected by that time :-( Canaan dogs are a very primitive dog breed, and you can see that in him as well. He cannot be "confined," which means he needs unrestricted access to the outdoors. If he doesn't get this, he falls into a state of panic, starts screaming and trembling, and takes apart everything that can be destroyed. When that is provided, however, he readily enjoys living indoors as well. Buddy needs someone who accepts his independence and meets him at eye level. Strangers, though, are initially greeted with a healthy mistrust, accompanied by barking. He is very intelligent and sensitive, and knows exactly what he can get away with from whom and what he cannot. For this reason, we are looking for a person experienced with dogs who is willing to respond to his needs and who can support him through various training and activities. Once the ice is broken, he too will ask for cuddles and attention. Nothing has gone according to plan for Buddy. But he, too, should finally arrive in a suitable home. ♥️ Serious prospective adopters who would like to get to know our special Buddy are welcome to contact us through our owner questionnaires. If you would like to familiarize yourself with his breed, which is very helpful before adopting, please have a look here.

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Das ist Buddy. Er ist ein ca. 4-jähriger Kanaan Rüde.Buddy lebte als unabhängiger Hund am Strand von Ägypten. Dort wurde er immer wieder von Hotelgästen gefüttert, so dass er sich dem Gebäude, bis hin zum Buffet, näherte. Dieses Verhalten missfiel den Geschäftsführern natürlich. Als Konsequenz für dieses Verhalten wurde Buddy in einen kleinen Raum gesperrt und zum Sterben aufgehängt.Er wurde von Privatleuten gerettet und aus dem Urlaub mit nach Deutschland gebracht, um in dieser Familie zu leben. Es stellte sich jedoch bereits nach einigen Tagen heraus, dass er unter den Bedingungen, die diese Familie zu bieten hatte, nicht leben konnte. Seinem Verhalten nach zu urteilen, wird Buddy einiges von dieser Zeit mitgenommen haben :-( Kanaans sind eine sehr ursprüngliche Hunderasse, das merkt man ihm auch an.Er kann nicht „eingesperrt“ sein, das bedeutet, er braucht uneingeschränkten Zugang nach draußen. Bekommt er diesen nicht, verfällt er in einen panikartigen Zustand, fängt an zu schreien, zu zittern und nimmt alles auseinander, was sich zum zerstören eignet.Ist das aber gegeben, nimmt er auch immer mal gerne am Drinnen leben teil. Buddy braucht jemanden, der seine Unabhängigkeit akzeptiert und ihm auf Augenhöhe begegnet. Fremde werden aber erst einmal, mit einem gesunden Missvertrauen angebölgt.Er ist sehr intelligent, sensibel und weiß genau, was er bei wem durchbekommt und was nicht. Daher wünschen wir uns einen hundeerfahrenen Menschen, der bereit ist, auf seine Bedürfnisse einzugehen und der ihn durch verschiedenes Training und Aktivitäten fördern kann.Ist das Eis einmal gebrochen, fordert auch er seine Kuscheleinheiten und Aufmerksamkeit ein. Für Buddy lief nichts nach Plan.Aber auch er soll endlich in einem geeigneten Zuhause ankommen.♥️Ernsthafte Interessenten, die unseren besonderen Buddy kennenlernen möchten, können gerne über unsere Halterbögen mit uns in Kontakt treten. Wenn Sie sich mit seiner Rasse vertraut machen möchten - was für eine Übernahme sehr sinnvoll ist, dann schauen Sie bitte hier.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Bocholt
Shelter
Tierheim Bocholt
Living with Buddy
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Bocholt in Bocholt.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Bocholt, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Buddy, answered.

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