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Crabby

Poodle · Male

Crabby is a young dog who initially looks at new situations with some skepticism and is also suspicious of strangers. He needs time to warm up to people. Once he has gained trust, his curiosity takes over and he shows himself to be an open and sometimes even clingy young dog. At the shelter, we are working on his basic training, he is learning the basic commands and also leash training now gradually. Now it is up to his future owners to build on what he has learned and help him to stay focused for longer periods of time and above all to calm down better. Crabby gets along well with other dogs. He currently shows himself to be rather submissive and brings a bit of excitement into the dog community with his silly, playful nature. On walks, Crabby is often looking for something edible on the side of the road. Therefore, he is used to wearing a muzzle. Crabby is also very active and definitely not a couch potato. Grooming like regular brushing is very important for him, as his curls tend to mat. We are looking for people without children who are willing to continue working on his upbringing with him, give him clear and fair guidance and patiently show him that relaxation and rest are just as much a part of everyday life as action and adventure.

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Crabby ist ein junger Hund, der zunächst gerne etwas skeptisch auf neue Situationen schaut und auch bei fremden Menschen erstmal misstrauisch ist. Er braucht Zeit um mit Menschen warm zu werden. Hat er Vertrauen gefasst, siegt seine Neugier und er zeigt sich als aufgeschlossener und manchmal geradezu anhänglicher Junghund. Im Tierheim arbeiten wir an seiner Grunderziehung, er lernt die Grundkommandos und auch Leinenführigkeit jetzt nach und nach kennen. Nun gilt es für seine zukünftigen Menschen, das Gelernte weiter auszubauen und ihm dabei zu helfen, auch über längere Zeit konzentriert zu bleiben und vor allem immer besser zur Ruhe zu kommen. Mit anderen Hunden ist Crabby verträglich. Dabei zeigt er sich aktuell eher devot und bringt mit seiner albernen, verspielten Art gerne ein bisschen Aufregung in die Hundegesellschaft. Auf Spaziergängen ist Crabby oft auf der Suche nach Fressbarem am Wegesrand. Deshalb ist er an das Tragen eines Maulkorbs gewöhnt. Crabby ist außerdem sehr aktiv und definitiv kein Couchpotato. Fellpflege wie regelmäßiges Bürsten ist bei ihm sehr wichtig, da seine Locken zum Filzen neigen. Für Crabby suchen wir Menschen ohne Kinder, die bereit sind, mit ihm weiter an seiner Erziehung zu arbeiten, ihm klare und faire Orientierung zu geben und ihm geduldig zu zeigen, dass Entspannung und Ruhe ebenso zum Alltag gehören wie Action und Abenteuer.

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Location
🇩🇪Kiel
Shelter
Tierheim Uhlenkrog Kiel
Living with Crabby
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Uhlenkrog Kiel · KielLearn about Poodle →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Crabby home

What you'll need for Crabby 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 Crabby

What life with Crabby looks like

Crabby is an adult poodle dog waiting at Tierheim Uhlenkrog Kiel in Kiel.

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.

Kiel, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Crabby, answered.

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