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Chapo

German Shepherd · Male

Ich bin Chapo ein schlauer Hund auf der Suche nach einem erfahrenen Zuhause – ich wäre ein toller Wachhund. Das bin ich: Bei Menschen, denen ich vertraue, bin ich richtig verschmust – ich genieße ihre Nähe und freue mich über Zuwendung. Für meine Bezugspersonen bin ich ein loyaler Begleiter, kommuniziere gut mit ihnen und gehorche prima. Bis ich jemanden so nah an mich heranlasse, dauert es allerdings eine Weile. Denn fremde Menschen mag ich erst einmal überhaupt nicht. Ich brauche viel Zeit, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Ich möchte von Fremden nicht einfach angesprochen oder angefasst werden – deshalb eigne ich mich zum Beispiel gut, um ein Grundstück zu bewachen. Wenn ich Vertrauen habe, zeige ich meine anhängliche Seite. Allerdings neige ich auch dazu, Ressourcen zu verteidigen. Meine Menschen sollten deshalb Hundeerfahrung haben, mein Verhalten einschätzen können und wissen, wie sie mit solchen Situationen sicher umgehen. Mit Hündinnen verstehe ich mich meistens. Ob ein Zusammenleben mit einer passenden Hündin möglich wäre, müsste man in Ruhe austesten. Ich wünsche mir … ein ruhiges Zuhause bei hundeerfahrenen, souveränen Menschen, die mir Sicherheit geben und Geduld mitbringen. Sie sollten am Stadtrand oder in einer ländlichen, reizarmen Umgebung leben. Zu viel Trubel und ständig wechselnde Menschen wären nichts für mich. Kinder sollten nicht im Haushalt leben. Ich brauche einen überschaubaren Alltag mit festen Bezugspersonen, auf die ich mich verlassen kann. Bitte plane zum Kennenlernen mehrere Besuche im Tierheim ein. Passen wir vielleicht perfekt zueinander?

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg
Living with Chapo
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg · BerlinLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Chapo home

What you'll need for Chapo 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 Chapo

What life with Chapo looks like

Chapo is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Berlin, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chapo, answered.

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