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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Buddy originally comes from abroad and is a very insecure dog. New people and situations overwhelm him very quickly. Buddy is very sociable with other dogs and there have never been any problems. Because Buddy has a very strong prey drive, he has so far only been exercised on a long line. The reason Buddy has now come back to the animal shelter is, unfortunately, his very pronounced resource guarding and his territorial behaviour. Once Buddy has settled into his new home, he can easily be left alone, but care must be taken because the clever male dog can open doors and drawers independently.

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Buddy stammt ursprünglich aus dem Ausland und ist ein sehr unsicherer Hund. Neue Personen und Situationen überfordern ihn sehr schnell. Mit anderen Hunden ist Buddy sehr umgänglich und es gab bisher noch nie Probleme. Da Buddy einen sehr ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb aufweis, kennt er bisher nur den Auslauf an der Schleppleine. Der Grund warum Buddy nun zurück ins Tierheim gekommen ist, ist seine leider sehr ausgeprägte Ressourcenverteidigung sowie sein territoriales Verhalten. Sobald Buddy in seinem neuen Zuhause gut eingelebt ist, kann er problemlos alleine bleiben, jedoch ist darauf zu achten, dass der kluge Rüde Türen und Laden selbstständig öffnen kann.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Buddy
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 2 weeks 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
    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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Linz in Linz.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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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 Linz 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 Linz 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 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 Linz 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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