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English Bulldog · Male · Young · 3 years

Capone was reluctantly given to us by his former owners. As both his professional and family situation changed, there was unfortunately no longer enough time for him. Capone showed himself to be very insecure in contact with new people at first. Through barking and running away, he made it clear that he would rather be alone. Once his trust has been won, the young male dog demands affection in the typical bulldog manner and can sometimes be a bit overexcited. Through the establishment of structured rules and boundaries, he can be helped to overcome his behavior. In his familiar environment, Capone is a very lively and cheerful fellow. During his daily walks, however, it looks quite different. Here, it is clear that Capone is a rather fearful dog. If the environmental stimuli are not familiar to him or there are simply too many, he would rather take flight. A double safety with a panic collar is necessary here to give him the security to master the unknown. The more insecure Capone is in general, the more he blossoms when he sees fellow animals. Here, he wants to make contact and can sometimes forget his good manners. For Capone, we are looking for a slightly more rural home where he can slowly get used to the unfamiliar environmental stimuli. For this reason, time and patience are the most important things that his new owners must bring. A confident only dog that he can orient himself to could benefit Capone. To also find peace, there should be no small children in his new home. If you are interested in Capone, please write us a meaningful email or call us.

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Capone wurde schweren Herzens von seinen ehemaligen Haltern bei uns abgegeben. Nachdem sich sowohl die berufliche als auch die familiäre Situation änderte hatte man für ihn leider nicht mehr ausreichend Zeit. Capone zeigte sich anfangs sehr unsicher im Kontakt zu neuen Menschen. Durch bellen und weglaufen machte er deutlich, dass er lieber für sich sein wollte. Sobald man sein Vertrauen gewonnen hat fordert der junge Rüde die Zuneigung auf die typische Bulldoggenart ein und kann dabei auch gerne mal überdrehen. Durch den Aufbau von strukturierten Regeln und Grenzen lässt er sich gut aus dem Verhalten herausholen. In seiner vertrauten Umgebung ist Capone ein sehr aufgeweckter und freudiger Kerl. Bei seinen täglichen Spaziergängen sieht das leider ganz anders aus. Hier zeigt sich deutlich, dass Capone ein ziemlich ängstlicher Hund ist. Sind die Umgebungsreize ihm nicht bekannt oder sind es einfach zu viele möchte er am liebsten die Flucht ergreifen. Eine doppelte Sicherung mit einem Panikgeschirr ist hier notwendig um ihm die Sicherheit zu geben das Unbekannte zu meistern. Wie unsicher Capone generell ist umso eher blüht er auf wenn er Artgenossen sieht. Hier möchte er unbedingt in den Kontakt und kann dann auch gerne mal seine gute Kinderstube vergessen. Für Capone suchen wir ein etwas ländlicheres zu Hause indem er langsam an die ihm nicht bekannten Umweltreize gewöhnt wird. Aus diesem Grund ist Zeit und Geduld das Wichtigste was seine neuen Menschen mitbringen müssen. Von einem souveränen Ersthund, an dem er sich orientieren kann, könnte Capone profitieren. Um auch die Ruhe zu finden sollten keine kleinen Kinder in seinem neuen zu Hause leben. Wenn Sie Interesse an Capone haben schreiben Sie uns gerne eine aussagekräftige E-Mail oder rufen uns gerne an.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Living with Capone
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Bringing Capone home

What you'll need for Capone 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 Capone

What life with Capone looks like

Capone is a young adult english bulldog dog waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

An young 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. 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 Capone, answered.

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