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Christoph

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

"Christoph is now 12-13 years old and has been living at Ecarisaj for about THREE long, sad years. He seems to be doing well: good weight, good appetite, good energy. Still the same very friendly, cheerful and active type, a great, handsome fellow. One important thing to mention is that he may be problematic with other dogs, but with time and the right skills it can probably be managed." "Christoph is about 11-12 years old and has been living at Ecarisaj for almost 2 long years. He is the same handsome, loving, cheerful boy. You wouldn't guess his age; he is strong and full of life, which is good for him. At the request of his fans, we tested him with other dogs, both males and females. Unfortunately the tests did not go well, even though we tried, together with the good vet, to create acceptable conditions for Ecarisaj: after eating, after walking and running, away from the excitement of other dogs, with friendly, calm males and females. He becomes very excited when he sees another dog and reacts as if he is overwhelmed, a bit like an attack without first sniffing or getting acquainted. We don't know why he is so hot-headed; perhaps an excess of energy, a bit of dominance, or a way of provoking and playing. Overall, his behavior with other dogs is problematic and must be taken into account when considering adoption, but he can probably learn to interact well over time, under the right conditions, and with 'house dogs.' Christoph is such a great dog." "Christoph is now about 11 years old and has been living at Ecarisaj for about 1 year. He is such a great dog, full of life, energy and affection. Despite his neglected coat, he is really handsome. For his size and age, he is even more remarkable." ---------------------------------------------- "Christoph is very nice and friendly and, for his age, unexpectedly dynamic. He has a lot of energy and joy. His eyes are somewhat tired and his old teeth reveal his age; otherwise it would be easy to mistake him for a younger dog."

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"Christoph ist jetzt 12-13 Jahre alt und lebt seit ungefähr DREI langen, traurigen Jahren in der Ecarisaj. Es scheint ihm gut zu gehen, gutes Gewicht, guter Appetit, gute Energie. Derselbe sehr freundliche und fröhliche und aktive Typ, ein toller, gutaussehender Typ. Eine wichtige Sache, die zu erwähnen ist, ist, dass er im Verhältnis zu anderen Hunden problematisch sein könnte, aber mit Zeit und Fähigkeiten kann es wahrscheinlich gehandhabt werden. " "Christoph ist ungefähr 11-12 Jahre alt und lebt seit fast 2 langen Jahren in der Ecarisaj. Er ist derselbe hübsche, liebevolle, fröhliche Junge, man sieht ihm sein Alter nicht an, er ist kraftvoll und voller Leben, gut für ihn. Auf Wunsch der Fans haben wir Tests mit ihm und anderen Hunden, Rüden und Hündinnen, gemacht. Leider verliefen die Tests nicht gut, obwohl wir zusammen mit dem guten Arzt versuchten, akzeptable Bedingungen für Ecarisaj zu schaffen - nach dem Essen, nach dem Gehen und Laufen, entfernt von der Aufregung der anderen Hunde, mit freundlichen, ruhigen Rüden und Hündinnen. Er ist sehr aufgeregt, wenn er einen anderen Hund sieht und reagiert als ober er überfordert ist, ein bisschen wie ein Angriff ohne vorher zu schnüffeln oder sich kennenzulernen. Wir wissen nicht, warum er so aufbrausend ist, vielleicht ein bisschen Energieüberschuss, ein bisschen Dominanz oder eine Art zu provozieren und zu spielen. Insgesamt ist sein Verhalten mit anderen Hunden problematisch und muss bei der Erwägung einer Adoption angesprochen werden, aber wahrscheinlich kann er mit der Zeit und den richtigen Bedingungen und mit den "Haushunden" lernen, gut zu interagieren. Christoph ist so ein toller Hundemann. " "Christoph ist jetzt ungefähr 11 Jahre alt und lebt seit ungefähr 1 Jahr in der Ecarisaj. Er ist so ein toller Hund, voller Leben, Energie und Zuneigung. Außerdem ist er trotz seines vernachlässigten Fells wirklich gutaussehend. Für seine Größe und sein Alter ist er sogar noch erstaunlicher. " ---------------------------------------------- "Christoph ist sehr nett und freundlich und für sein Alter unerwartet dynamisch. Er hat viel Energie und Freude. Seine Augen sind etwas müde und seine alten Zähne verraten sein Alter, sonst könnte es leicht sein, ihn für einen jüngeren Hund zu halten. "

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Fellchen in Not e.V.

Living with Christoph

✕Neutered

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About Christoph

What life with Christoph looks like

Christoph is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not e.V. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Christoph, answered.

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