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German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

Eyk behaves towards his human in a breed-characteristic manner, showing loyalty and faithfulness. Due to his past, however, he is generally distrustful of strangers, so several get-to-know-you meetings will be necessary to earn Eyk's trust. Once this trust is gained, Eyk is indeed friendly and clingy but also clearly indicates when something is not to his liking. The male dog is very intelligent and eager to learn, and with the necessary knowledge and experience, he is an obedient and agreeable companion. Eyk would like to continue being mentally and physically stimulated and challenged in his new home. There should be no other animals or children in the household. Eyk would be very happy in a home with a garden and with dog-experienced people.

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Eyk verhält sich gegenüber seinem Menschen rassetypisch treu und loyal. Aufgrund seiner Vorgeschichte tritt er Fremden jedoch prinzipiell misstrauisch entgegen, weshalb mehrere Kennenlerntermine nötig sein werden, um sich Eyks Vertrauen zu erarbeiten. Hat man dieses gewonnen, verhält sich Eyk durchaus freundlich und anhänglich, zeigt aber auch unmissverständlich an, wenn er etwas nicht möchte. Der Rüde ist sehr intelligent und lernwillig und ist - die nötige Kenntnis und Erfahrung vorausgesetzt - ein folgsamer und umgänglicher Begleiter. Eyk möchte im neuen Zuhause weiterhin geistig sowie körperlich gefördert und gefordert werden. Andere Tiere oder auch Kinder sollten nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben. Eyk würde sich über ein Zuhause mit Garten bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen sehr freuen.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇦🇹Eisenstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof
Living with Eyk
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Cared for by Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof · EisenstadtLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Eyk home

What you'll need for Eyk 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 Eyk

What life with Eyk looks like

Eyk is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof in Eisenstadt.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Eyk, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Eyk?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Eyk on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Eyk if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Eyk 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 Eyk 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 Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof early rather than rehoming privately; they know Eyk 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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