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American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years

Drago is a unique long-haired American Staffordshire Terrier mix with Schnauzer features, including a majestic mustache. Previously abandoned by his family, he's now learning to trust again. He's collar-phobic due to past trauma but accepts harnesses calmly. Drago walks well on leash, is neutral with people and cars, and can coexist with other dogs. He's food-motivated and knows basic commands. This sweet boy needs an experienced owner who understands his background and can provide patience and stability.

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Is he a Schnauzer? Is he an Amstaff? He’s a Schnaustaff! Our unique long-haired Amstaff boy, with majestic moustache, making sure you’ll give Drago a second look! Even he’s toes have long hairs! This is not Drago’s first time in the shelter, he has already been with us once due to the carelessness of the family, but the last time they still came to pick him up. This time not anymore and Drago was left absolutely heartbroken in the shelter, from a home (not a good one, but still) to a lonely kennel, Drago shut down from the shock. After starting to get used to his new reality, Drago had no choice but to come out of his shell and enjoy the little that he has left to enjoy - the attention of te caretakers, the walks with the volunteers, the one run in the park a day. It seems that something traumatizing has happened with Drago involving a collar - we do not know what has been done or what has happened but he is terrified of collars. He lets you put on a harness so calmly, so quietly, a very polite boy, but if you pull out a collar, he wants to run or his life. This is very sad, but okey, he will be perfectly fine with a good harness as well! Drago walks very well on the leash especially in an environment that he is familiar with, and stays by your side like a good boy. In a new stressy situation, like suddenly going from the shelter to the town with strangers, he can pull a bit, from the stress of unknown. He jumps very nicely into the car and in the town he does not react to other people, cars, children but stays seemingly neutral about such stressors. Well, he is coming from a stressy home enviroment with many family members and a loud surrounding, so he must be used to this. On his walks, Drago does not react to most dogs and just walks by calmly, he can bark at some more reactive or dominant dogs, but at the same time, he also goes walking with another social male dog. Drago loves to snack, he will come to you, sit, stand, give paw and bark for a treat. Drago

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Marbella
Shelter
Triple A Marbella
Living with Drago
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Triple A Marbella · MarbellaLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Drago home

What you'll need for Drago 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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