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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Senior · 9 years

Hello, I'm Calito 🐾🐾 I'm almost 10 years old and a Jack Russell-Staffordshire mix. I'm male and neutered. I belong to the listed dog breeds. I'm very open and friendly toward people. I'm a real fan of cuddles and being petted. With other dogs I can come across as rather dominant – here, sympathy decides. Cats and small animals should ideally not live in my new home. I can imagine living with children from about 10 to 12 years old. They should definitely be steady on their feet. I can jump quite high, which is why I'm also affectionately called "Kangaroo." I still need to learn to calm down. For Calito we are looking for: a loving home in the countryside; people with experience with listed dog breeds; an escape-proof home, because Calito is a real kangaroo; people who can offer him security, clear structures and activity; people who are willing to practice calm behavior and switching off with him; a home without cats or small animals; children from about 10 to 12 years old who are already steady on their feet. Calito is an almost 10-year-old Jack Russell-Staffordshire mix and belongs to the listed dog breeds. Toward people he is very open, friendly and cuddly. He loves spending time with his people and being thoroughly cuddled. With other dogs Calito can definitely come across as dominant. Here, sympathy decides, which is why it should be looked at individually whether he gets along with another dog. Cats and small animals, on the other hand, should not live in his new home. Calito is also a real bundle of energy and not for nothing carries the nickname "Kangaroo." He can jump incredibly high, so his new home must be absolutely escape-proof. Calito still needs to learn to calm down and switch off once in a while. His future people should help him with patience and clear structures and show him that there doesn't always have to be action. For Calito we wish for a home in the countryside with people who embrace his character, give him security and are willing to keep working with him. We can picture children from about 10 to 12 years old; because of his jumping enthusiasm, they should definitely be steady on their feet. Anyone who gets to know Calito gets an open, cuddly and very special companion who, despite his age, still brings plenty of life into the house.

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Hallo, ich bin Calito 🐾🐾 Ich bin fast 10 Jahre alt und ein Jack Russell-Staffordshire-Mix. Ich bin männlich und kastriert. Ich gehöre zu den Listenhunden. Menschen gegenüber bin ich sehr aufgeschlossen und freundlich. Ich bin ein echter Schmuse- und Verknuddel-Fan. Bei anderen Hunden zeige ich mich eher dominant – hier entscheidet die Sympathie. Katzen und Kleintiere sollten eher nicht in meinem neuen Zuhause leben. Kinder kann ich mir ab etwa 10 bis 12 Jahren vorstellen. Sie sollten auf jeden Fall standfest sein. Ich kann nämlich ziemlich hoch springen und werde deshalb auch gerne „Känguru“ genannt. Ich muss noch lernen, zur Ruhe zu kommen. Für Calito suchen wir: ein liebevolles Zuhause auf dem Land Menschen, die Erfahrung mit Listenhunden mitbringen ein ausbruchsicheres Zuhause, denn Calito ist ein echtes Känguru Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit, klare Strukturen und Beschäftigung bieten Menschen, die bereit sind, mit ihm das ruhige Verhalten und das Abschalten zu üben ein Zuhause ohne Katzen und Kleintiere Kinder ab etwa 10 bis 12 Jahren, die bereits standfest sind Calito ist ein fast 10-jähriger Jack Russell-Staffordshire-Mix und gehört zu den Listenhunden. Menschen gegenüber zeigt er sich sehr aufgeschlossen, freundlich und verschmust. Er liebt es, Zeit mit seinen Menschen zu verbringen und ordentlich durchgeknuddelt zu werden. Bei anderen Hunden kann Calito durchaus dominant auftreten. Hier entscheidet die Sympathie, weshalb individuell geschaut werden sollte, ob es mit einem anderen Hund passt. Katzen und Kleintiere sollten hingegen nicht in seinem neuen Zuhause leben. Calito ist außerdem ein echtes Energiebündel und trägt nicht umsonst den Spitznamen „Känguru“. Er kann unglaublich hoch springen – sein neues Zuhause sollte deshalb unbedingt ausbruchsicher sein. Calito muss noch lernen, zur Ruhe zu kommen und auch einmal abzuschalten. Seine zukünftigen Menschen sollten ihm dabei mit Geduld und klaren Strukturen helfen und ihm zeigen, dass nicht immer Action angesagt sein muss. Für Calito wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause auf dem Land bei Menschen, die sich auf seinen Charakter einlassen, ihm Sicherheit geben und bereit sind, gemeinsam mit ihm weiterzuarbeiten. Kinder können wir uns ab etwa 10 bis 12 Jahren vorstellen, sie sollten aufgrund seiner Sprungfreude auf jeden Fall standfest sein. Wer Calito kennenlernt, bekommt einen aufgeschlossenen, verschmusten und ganz besonderen Begleiter, der trotz seines Alters noch ordentlich Leben in die Bude bringt.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Aachen
Shelter
Tierheim Aachen
Living with Calito
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Aachen · AachenLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Calito home

What you'll need for Calito in week one.

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    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
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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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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Calito

What life with Calito looks like

Calito is a medium-sized senior staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Aachen in Aachen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Aachen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Calito, answered.

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