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CHANTAL

Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 8 years

Chantal is a female Chihuahua born around 2018. She came to us because her owner could no longer care for her due to personal reasons. Chantal is a rather skeptical and somewhat suspicious dog who initially approaches new people and situations with caution. She bonds closely with her caregiver and shows friendliness and affection towards them. However, she is very wary of strangers and does not like being touched easily. We are looking for a quiet home for Chantal with people who can provide her with patience, empathy, and clear, consistent guidance to give her a sense of security. Due to her personality, she needs reliable caregivers who can offer her orientation and respect her boundaries. Chantal tends to use her caregiver as a support to approach strangers. From this secure base, she may try to keep people at bay by nipping or barking. She also displays similar behavior when interacting with other dogs. Chantal is selectively compatible with other dogs and could potentially be matched with an existing suitable dog. She particularly enjoys retreating into small dens, beds, or other protected hiding places. These retreat options should be available to her in her new home so she can feel safe and secure. We are looking for people who understand her unique nature, respect her needs, and give her the time she requires to build trust.

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Chantal ist eine Chihuahua-Hündin, geboren ca. 2018. Chantal kam zu uns, da ihr Besitzer sich aus persönlichen Gründen nicht mehr um sie kümmern konnte. Chantal ist eine eher skeptische und etwas misstrauische Hündin, die neuen Menschen und Situationen zunächst voreingenommen begegnet. Sie bindet sich eng an ihre Bezugsperson und zeigt sich dieser gegenüber freundlich und anhänglich. Fremden Menschen begegnet sie dagegen mit großem Misstrauen und möchte nicht einfach so angefasst werden. Für Chantal wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihr mit Geduld, Einfühlungsvermögen und einer klaren, konsequenten Führung Sicherheit vermitteln können. Gerade aufgrund ihres Charakters benötigt sie verlässliche Bezugspersonen, die ihr Orientierung geben und ihre Grenzen respektieren. Chantal neigt dazu, ihre Bezugsperson als Rückhalt zu nutzen, um gegenüber fremden Menschen nach vorne zu gehen. Aus dieser Sicherheit heraus kann sie versuchen, Personen durch Zwicken und Bellen auf Distanz zu halten. Ein vergleichbares Verhalten zeigt sie auch im Umgang mit anderen Hunden. Mit Artgenossen ist Chantal selektiv verträglich und kann daher eventuell zu einem bereits vorhandenen, passenden Hund vermittelt werden. Besonders gerne zieht sich Chantal in kleine Höhlen, Körbchen oder andere geschützte Verstecke zurück. Diese Rückzugsmöglichkeiten sollten ihr in ihrem neuen Zuhause unbedingt zur Verfügung stehen, damit sie sich sicher und geborgen fühlen kann. Für Chantal suchen wir Menschen, die ihre besondere Art verstehen, ihre Bedürfnisse respektieren und ihr die Zeit zu geben, die sie benötigt, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. -0Fax: 089/90 73 20E-Mail

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
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Shelter
Tierschutzverein München
Living with CHANTAL
  • Spayed
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Bringing CHANTAL home

What you'll need for CHANTAL 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 CHANTAL

What life with CHANTAL looks like

CHANTAL is a large adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierschutzverein München.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 CHANTAL, answered.

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