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Carlo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Carlo is a young Hovawart male dog, born on 03.05.2021. He does his breed and his duty as a "Hofwart" proud. He is watchful but not overly vigilant. However, he wants to be led, and his people should be confident. Carlos’s world is fine as long as he knows that the pack has a leader and he doesn’t have to do the job. Despite living with Carlo, his owners still encountered some hurdles. He won’t take everything lying down and won’t tolerate everything, sometimes it’s a tightrope walk between two abysses. People with experience and nerves are needed here. However, much of living with Carlo is also very uncomplicated. Carlo is people-oriented and generally friendly and cuddly. He gets along well with other dogs; he would share his home with another dog, and probably even with a cat. When his people are out, Carlo can hold down the fort without making a mess in the house. On the leash, Carlo can walk well, and he also knows the basic commands. Who can give the handsome fellow enough guidance and at the same time enough freedom? Please also leave a message on the answering machine. During our work with the animals, we don’t have a phone in our pockets because we need our full attention. However, we take regular breaks to listen to and return the messages.

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Carlo ist ein junger Hovawart Rüde, geboren ist er am 03.05.2021. Seiner Rasse und Bestimmung als „Hofwart“ macht er alle Ehre. Er passt auf, ist aber nicht extrem wachsam. Im Zusammenleben mit Carlo gab es bei seinen Haltern dennoch verschiedene Stolpersteine. Er lässt sich nicht alles sagen und nicht alles gefallen, manchmal ist es ein Balanceakt auf einem schmalen Grat zwischen zwei Abgründen. Vieles im Zusammenleben mit Carlo ist allerdings auch sehr unkompliziert. Nach einem sehr unschönen Vorfall in seinem letzten Zuhause möchten wir Carlo nicht mehr in einen Haushalt vermitteln, sondern nur noch als Wachhund für ein Gelände. Dieses würde er auch gerne mit einem anderen Hund teilen, vermutlich sogar mit einer oder mehreren Katzen. An der Leine läuft Carlo gut und auch die Grundkommandos beherrscht er. Er ist es gewohnt einen Maulkorb zu tragen. Den braucht er in der Regel zwar nicht, aber es ist sinnvoll Situationen, die man als Halter nicht einschätzen kann, abzusichern. Grundsätzlich ist Carlo menschenbezogen und leichtführig, es gibt aber Situationen, in denen er sich daneben benimmt, deshalb macht es Sinn nicht unter einem Dach zu leben. Dann bleiben die Zeiten mit Menschen etwas besonderes, die er genießt und den Rest des Tages darf er seinen Job machen. Bitte sprechen Sie auch auf den Anrufbeantworter. Bei der Arbeit mit den Tieren haben wir kein Telefon in der Tasche, denn wir brauchen unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit. Wir nehmen uns aber zwischendurch regelmäßig Zeit, das Band abzuhören und zurückzurufen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Warpe
Shelter
Tierschutzhof Geißblatt
Cared for by Tierschutzhof Geißblatt · WarpeLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Carlo home

What you'll need for Carlo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Carlo

What life with Carlo looks like

Carlo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzhof Geißblatt in Warpe.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Warpe, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Carlo, answered.

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