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Duke

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Duke and his 5 siblings arrived at our shelter a few weeks ago with their mom Kira. The original owner passed away in a tragic car accident and the family was overwhelmed, so they gave them up. The little family ultimately came into our care. The puppies are now old enough and vaccinated to find their own individual homes. Duke is a little rough and tumble! Puppy-typical, he loves to play and wrestle with the other dogs. He curiously explores his environment with all his senses and also enjoys using his teeth. His new owners should be prepared for the typical puppy phase: cute and simultaneously nerve-wracking! Duke, like his siblings, is a real diamond in the rough. In addition to the dog 101, he still needs to learn all the other basics. Like his mom, he shows himself to be a clever little fellow and learns very quickly. We are looking for a home with people who have the necessary resources for puppy education. A dog buddy who gets along well with a young nervous dwarf would be great, because Duke is very social and only knows living with other dogs. However, he will not be placed in a household with an intact female, as he himself is not neutered. But he could also get used to life as a single prince if regular dog contact is provided. Children should be at least 10 years old and have dog experience. A structured daily routine with consistent upbringing will help the little fellow become a balanced Spitz. He needs patient people who don't give up at the slightest challenge. We very much hope that he can move into his forever home soon. Duke can leave at any time. Do you want to adopt Duke? Then just fill out the application form! NOTE: All dogs are placed simultaneously by the German and Hungarian team. Reservations can be made on both sides.

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Duke & seine 5 Geschwister kamen gemeinsam mit Mama Kira vor einigen Wochen bei uns an. Die ursprüngliche Besitzerin verstarb bei einem tragischen Autounfall & die Hinterbliebenen waren mit der Gesamtsituation überfordert, weshalb sie sie abgaben. So kam die kleine Familie schlussendlich in unsere Obhut. Mittlerweile sind die Welpen alt genug & durchgeimpft um ihr eigenes, individuelles Zuhause zu suchen. Duke ist ein kleiner Körperklaus! Welpentypisch liebt er es mit den anderen Hunden zu toben und zu raufen. Er erkundet neugierig seine Umwelt mit allen Sinnen & auch gerne seinen Zähnchen. Seine neuen Besitzer sollten sich auf die typische Junghundphase einstellen: süß & gleichzeitig nervenaufreibend! Duke ist, wie seine Geschwister auch, ein echter Rohdiamant. Neben dem Hunde 1×1 muss er auch alle anderen Basics noch lernen. Wie seine Mama zeigt er sich aber als recht cleveres, kleines Kerlchen & lernt sehr schnell. Wir wünschen uns ein Zuhause bei Menschen, welche die notwendigen Ressourcen für die Welpenerziehung mitbringen. Ein Hundekumpel, der gut mit einem jungen Nervzwerg zurecht kommt, wäre prima, denn Duke ist sehr sozial und kennt nur das Zusammenleben mit anderen Hunden. Er wird allerdings nicht in einen Haushalt mit intakter Hündin vermittelt, da er selbst nicht kastriert ist. Aber auch an das Leben als Einzelprinz könnte er sich gewöhnen, wenn für regelmäßigen Hundekontakt gesorgt wird. Kinder sollten mind. 10 Jahre alt sein und Hundeerfahrung mitbringen. Ein strukturierter Alltag mit konsequenter Erziehung werden dem kleinen Rüden helfen ein ausgeglichener Spitz zu werden. Dazu braucht er geduldige Menschen, die nicht gleich bei der kleinsten Herausforderung aufgeben. Wir hoffen sehr, dass er ganz bald in sein für-immer-Zuhause ziehen kann. Duke kann ab sofort ausreisen. Du möchtest Duke 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
Small
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Spitz und Pawtners e.V.
Living with Duke
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Spitz und Pawtners e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Duke home

What you'll need for Duke 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 Duke

What life with Duke looks like

Duke is a 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 Duke, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Duke?
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 Duke on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Duke 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 Duke 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 Duke 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 Duke 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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