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Dotty

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Dotty, her 4 siblings and 10 other dogs were seized from a family who could not properly care for all the dogs on site: none of the adult dogs were spayed, chipped or had the necessary medical care. They reproduced uncontrollably, leading to many unplanned litters. Most of the puppies were sold over the years, a few remained on the property, where they also continued to reproduce or were later given away. Ultimately, the responsible notary decided that 4 adult, spayed animals could stay on site & the rest were brought to our rescue station, where we are now looking for a new, suitable home for all. Dotty and her 4 siblings are finally old enough to travel to their own families. Dotty is a lively, young female. She is probably the most affectionate of the litter. Together with her siblings, she fearlessly explores her environment, is playful and open. She likes to be stroked by people and also actively seeks the company of our team members. Typical of a young dog, she likes to test boundaries and wrestle with her siblings. We are looking for people who have sufficient time, mental and financial resources for a wild young dog. Particularly in the first months together, the focus should be on education, because Dotty knows nothing. In order to become a balanced dog, she needs targeted mental and physical exertion. She needs people with perseverance and understanding by her side, because the puppy phase can be very exhausting, especially. Dotty gets along well with other dogs and would be suitable as a second dog. However, the second dog should be very patient and have a desire for a little troublemaker. Since Dotty herself is not spayed, she will not be placed in a household with intact males. But even as a single princess, she would have no problem. Children should be at least 10 years old and have dog experience. We set the age of the children higher, since none of the puppies have any real bite inhibition so far and are quite wild. The mother of the litter was a Mittelspitz female dog, which is why we assume that all the puppies will have a shoulder height of around 30cm (+/-) at the end. Dotty is a real rough diamond and still has a lot to learn. With the right people by her side, she can grow into a balanced and confident dog lady. Dotty can leave immediately. Do you want to adopt Dotty? Then just fill out the application form! NOTE: All dogs are being placed simultaneously by the German & Hungarian team. Reservations can be made on both sides.

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Dotty, ihre 4 Geschwister und 10 weitere Hunde wurden bei einer Familie beschlagnahmt – die Familie konnte sich nicht angemessen um alle Hunde vor Ort kümmern: keiner der erwachsenen Hunde war kastriert, gechipt oder hatte die notwendige medizinische Versorgung. Sie vermehrten sich unkontrolliert, was zu vielen ungeplanten Würfen führte. Die meisten Welpen wurden über die Jahre verkauft, ein paar blieben auf dem Grundstück, wo auch sie sich weitervermehrten oder wurden später verschenkt. Schlussendlich beschloss der zuständige Notar, dass 4 erwachsene, kastrierte Tiere vor Ort bleiben dürfen & der Rest zu unserer Rettungsstation gebracht wird, wo wir nun ein neues, passendes Zuhause für alle suchen. Dotty und ihre 4 Geschwister sind nun endlich groß genug, um in ihre eigenen Familien zu reisen. Dotty ist eine aufgeweckte, junge Hündin. Aus dem Wurf ist sie vermutlich die Gemütlichste. Gemeinsam mit ihren Geschwistern erkundet sie unerschrocken ihre Umwelt, ist verspielt und offen. Von Menschen lässt sie sich gerne streicheln und sucht auch aktiv die Nähe unserer Teammitglieder. Junghundtypisch testet sie gerne Grenzen und rangelt mit ihren Geschwistern. Wir suchen Menschen die ausreichend zeitliche, mentale und finanzielle Ressourcen für einen wilden Junghund haben. Besonders in den ersten gemeinsamen Monaten sollte der Fokus auf die Erziehung gelegt werden, denn Dotty kennt noch nichts. Damit sie ein ausgeglichener Hund wird benötigt sie gezielte mentale und körperliche Auslastung. Sie braucht Menschen mit Durchhaltevermögen und Verständnis an ihrer Seite, denn besonders die Junghundphase kann sehr anstrengend werden. Dotty kommt problemlos mit anderen Hunden klar und wäre durchaus als Zweithund geeignet. Dieser sollte aber bestenfalls sehr geduldig sein und Lust auf einen kleinen Nervkobold haben. Da Dotty selbst nicht kastriert ist wird sie nicht in einen Haushalt mit intaktem Rüden vermittelt. Aber auch als Einzelprinzessin hätte sie kein Problem. Kinder sollten mind. 10 Jahre alt sein und Hundeerfahrung mitbringen. Wir setzen das Alter der Kinder höher an, da keine der Welpen bisher wirkliche Beißhemmungen haben und recht wild sind. Die Mama des Wurfs war eine Mittelspitzhündin, weshalb wir davon ausgehen, dass alle Welpen um die 30cm (+/-) Schulterhöhe am Ende haben werden. Dotty ist ein echter Rohdiamant und muss natürlich noch viel lernen. Mit den richtigen Menschen an ihrer Seite kann sie aber zu einer ausgeglichenen und souveränen Hundedame heranwachsen. Dotty kann ab sofort ausreisen. Du möchtest Dotty adoptieren? Dann fülle einfach das Bewerbungsformular aus! HINWEIS: Alle Hunde werden zeitgleich durch das deutsche & ungarische Team vermittelt. Auf beiden Seiten kann es zu Reservierungen kommen.

Size
Tiny
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Spitz und Pawtners e.V.
Living with Dotty
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Spitz und Pawtners e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Dotty home

What you'll need for Dotty 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 Dotty

What life with Dotty looks like

Dotty is a very small puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Spitz und Pawtners e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Dotty, answered.

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