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Chester

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

Chester (geb. 2014) ist ein Senior-Bernhardiner oder Moskauer Wächter. Genaue Informationen haben wir nicht, denn er wurde im Wald angebunden aufgefunden. Nun wünschen wir uns für den armen alten Kerl nichts sehnlicher als ein Zuhause. Chester ist ein ganz umgänglicher Kerl. Allerdings ab und zu grummelig. Klarheit in der Kommunikation und berechenbare Handlungen helfen ihm. Zu viel Nähe und Kraulen schlagen schnell in Abwehr um. Vermutlich kennt er es einfach nicht in der Intensität und ist damit überfordert. Jedoch brauchen wir Menschen, ohne kleine Kinder, die damit umgehen können, dass Chester kein absoluter Kuschelhund ist. Aber er genießt jede Interaktion mit seinen Menschen. Er ist ein richtiger Soldat, der sich stets an seinen Begleitern orientiert. - Und er hat auch riesig Freude daran und wartet geradezu darauf etwas für sie tun zu können. Allerdings ist er auch schnell KO. Pausen sind ein Muss. Durchs Wasser laufen und das Schilf beschnuppern findet er gut. Er ist ein Strahlemann, der aus der Ferne nicht sonderlich interessiert an anderen Hunden ist. Im näheren Umfeld aber, hat er den Hang dazu andere größere Hunde zu maßregeln, zu kontrollieren und über die Spielregeln zu bestimmen. Diese Eigenschaften machen Chester per se nicht unverträglich, gestalten jedoch ein Rudelleben eher kompliziert. Für Chester wünschen wir uns ein möglichst ebenerdiges Zuhause, ohne andere Hunde, mit erfahrenen Menschen, die ihm ein würdiges letztes Zuhause schenken.

Size
Extra large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim am See
Living with Chester
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim am See · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Chester home

What you'll need for Chester 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 Chester

What life with Chester looks like

Chester is an extra-large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim am See in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chester, answered.

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