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German &#8211

Mixed Breed · Male

...and once again, a Malinois mix. Have you noticed how more and more Belgian German Shepherds are showing up at animal shelters? It’s not because these wonderful dogs have changed, become more aggressive, or more demanding, but simply because Malinois are now fashion dogs. A few years ago, we experienced the same thing with Dalmatians due to a Disney film, and shelters were soon filled with the high-energy hunting dogs that people mistook for stuffed animals. Today, every leisure sports enthusiast thinks they can match up to a Malinois, but these athletic and impressively intelligent working dogs are not content with a quick jog around the block once a day. A Malinois wants to work with head and body, wants to be led, and knows its downtime, and it is a team player that will not be left alone for 8 hours in the garden to guard a tree. A Malinois is the best dog in the world if and when he lives with someone who is aware of his needs—and unfortunately, that has become rare. What happens to the four-legged ones when the human overextends themselves? Well, they have to go... and if the human also feels ashamed of their failure, they might as well be put on the street instead of an animal shelter. And that’s where our friends from "El Buen Amigo" found German, a four-year-old (standing at 10/2024) Malinois mix, who has now become a favorite among animal welfare workers. German is an attached and inquisitive companion who likes to be right in the action. During the rare walks, he always shows his best side and runs impressively on the leash. He gets along well with other dogs and also behaves well towards male dogs, follows the rules, and is a very popular playmate. German is an active, very sporty dog, but he doesn’t need to be occupied all the time. What German needs, however, are regular training sessions for his head and his model-athlete body, and in between—like every top athlete—recreation, well-being massages, healthy (and delicious (German’s note)) food, treats, and the knowledge that his new family will provide him with security and safety for life. German can be adopted into a happy and active family, he finds people in every size and shape wonderful. If you are therefore sporty (not just sometimes, but regularly), creative, and enjoy setting new challenges with your dog, if you like to cuddle and know how to be happy with a highly functional dog as a team, then we would be extremely interested in hearing from you—because our heartbreaker German needs someone just like YOU!

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… und wieder ein Malinois-Mix. Ist es Ihnen auch schon aufgefallen, dass immer mehr Belgische Schäferhunde im Tierschutz auftauchen? Das liegt nicht daran, dass diese wundervollen Hunde sich verändert hätten, aggressiver oder aufwändiger geworden wären, sondern schlicht daran, dass Malinois inzwischen Modehunde sind. Vor einigen Jahren erlebten wir dasselbe mit den Dalmatinern wegen eines Disneyfilms, auch hier füllten sich die Tierheime Monate später mit den hochenergetischen Jagdhunden, die man mit Stofftieren verwechselt hatte. Heute denkt jeder Freizeitsportler, er könne einem Malinois gerecht werden, doch diese athletischen und beeindruckend intelligenten Arbeitshunde sind nicht damit zufrieden, wenn man ein Mal am Tag mit ihnen um den Block joggt. Ein Malinois will mit dem Kopf und dem Körper arbeiten, er will geführt sein und seine Ruhezeiten kennen, er ist ein Teamplayer und wird nicht wie ein Mastin 8 Stunden allein im Garten liegen, um einen Baum zu bewachen. Ein Malinois ist der tollste Hund der Welt, wenn und falls er bei einem Menschen lebt, der sich seines Hundes bewusst ist – und leider ist das selten geworden. Was passiert mit den Vierbeinern, wenn der Mensch sich übernommen hat. Richtig, sie müssen weg … und wenn Mensch sich dann auch noch seines Versagens schämt, dann gern auch mal einfach auf die Straße statt ins Tierheim. Und genau da trafen unsere Freunde von „El Buen Amigo“ auf German, einen vierjährigen Stand 10/2024) Malinois-Mix, der inzwischen zu einem Liebling der Tierschützer avanciert ist. German ist ein anhänglicher und neugieriger Geselle, der gern mittendrin statt nur dabei ist. Bei den leider nur gelegentlich möglichen Spaziergängen zeigt er sich stets von seiner besten Seite und läuft vorbildlich an der Leine. Er ist gern mit anderen Hunden zusammen, und auch Rüden gegenüber verhält er sich zugewandt, achtet die Regeln und ist ein sehr gern gewählter Spielkamerad. German ist ein aktiver, sehr sportlicher Hund, der aber nicht dauernd beschäftigt sein muss. Was German aber braucht, sind regelmäßige Trainingszeiten für den Kopf und für seinen Modellathletenkörper, und dazwischen – wie jeder Spitzensportler – Rekreation, Wohlfühlmassagen, gesundes (und leckeres (Anmerkung von German)) Futter, Kekse und das Wissen, dass seine neue Familie ihm Geborgenheit und Sicherheit auf Lebenszeit schenken möchte. German kann gut in eine fröhliche und aktive Familie adoptiert werden, er findet Menschen in jeder Größe und Ausführung klasse. Wenn Sie also sportlich sind (nicht nur so ab und zu, sondern regelmäßig), wenn Sie kreativ sind und Spaß daran haben, sich mit Ihrem Hund gemeinsam neuen Herausforderungen zu stellen, wenn Sie gern kuscheln und wissen, wie man im Team mit einem hochfunktionellen Hund glücklich wird, dann wären wir extrem interessiert, von Ihnen zu hören – denn unser Herzensbrecher German braucht genau so einen Menschen wie SIE!

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing German &#8211 home

What you'll need for German &#8211 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 German &#8211

What life with German &#8211 looks like

German &#8211 is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting German &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about German &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw German &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt German &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein ARCA 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is German &#8211 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 German &#8211 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 Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know German &#8211 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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