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Freddy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Freddy has been with us for a month, and so far he is a typical Malinois: always tense and ready for action. It is important for Freddy that his new people are keen on a sporty, eager-to-learn dog. With him, it is very important that he learns there are times for action and equally times for rest, when he must learn to switch off. This is very hard for him in our stressful everyday life. When he first arrived with us, he showed himself to be insecure/aggressive. That meant he did not know how to deal with the new situation (new people, new surroundings), and then the motto became: attack is the best defense, with growling and baring of teeth. With a bit of time and patience this has settled down, and he is showing his affectionate, loyal side and trying to please. Nevertheless, he should not be underestimated. Prospective adopters should inform themselves thoroughly about this very special breed beforehand. He is not a dog for beginners, and he will not be placed in a household with other animals or small children.

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Freddy ist seit einem Monat bei uns und wie sich bisher zeigt, ist er ein typischer Mali: Immer angespannt und bereit für Action. Für Freddy ist es wichtig, dass seine neuen Leute Lust auf einen sportlichen und lernbegierigen Hund haben. Bei ihm ist es ganz wichtig, dass er lernt, dass es Zeiten für Action und genauso Zeiten für Ruhe gibt, in denen er lernen muss, auch mal abzuschalten. Das fällt ihm hier im stressigen Alltag sehr schwer. Bei uns zeigte er sich am Anfang unsicher/aggressiv. Bedeutet, dass er nicht wusste, wie er mit der neuen Situation (neue Menschen, neue Umgebung) umgehen sollte und dann hieß es: Angriff ist die beste Verteidigung – Knurren und Zähne fletschen. Mit ein bisschen Zeit und Geduld hat sich das gelegt und er zeigt seine anhängliche, treue Seite und versucht zu gefallen. Trotzdem darf man ihn nicht unterschätzen. Interessenten sollten sich vorher genaustens über diese sehr spezielle Rasse informieren. Er ist kein Anfängerhund und wird nicht in einen Haushalt mit anderen Tieren oder kleinen Kindern vermittelt.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Flensburg

Living with Freddy

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Freddy

What life with Freddy looks like

Freddy is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Flensburg in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Freddy, answered.

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