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Giacomo

Mixed Breed · Male

A big HELLO to all experienced dog people with a strong hand. I am Giacomo, a friendly, calm and watchful male dog. Anyone who looks into my eyes cannot prevent themselves from falling in love with me despite my imposing appearance. Probably due to the loss of my owner and the dog pack, I pay great attention to make sure everyone is there. If I notice someone is missing, it can even happen that I cry at the door waiting. My foster family thinks I have inherited the stubbornness of a Bernese Mountain Dog, because sometimes I just stay where I want to lie. To make me clear that I am not the "boss", a lot of consistency and at least as much patience is needed. However, once that is achieved, I am a confident companion who certainly knows the basic commands. I have a great need for movement and really like to run alongside a bicycle. Due to my size and strength, of course only with appropriate equipment. Also on walks, my people should be very attentive because I like to have my nose in the wind or on the ground and enormous stability is required if I suddenly take off. Outside my territory, I am very compatible with my fellow animals, but I don't like it when they want to visit me in my garden. With people I may bark, but I calm down quickly, then I like to be scratched and reward everyone with my very special look. There should be a garden in my new home because it gives me a lot of joy to catch a ball or the jet of a hose. Come visit me and you will see, I am a wonderful dog!

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Ein großes HALLO an alle hundeerfahrenen Menschen mit starker Hand. Ich bin Giacomo, ein freundlicher, ruhiger und wachsamer Rüde. Wer mir in die Augen sieht, kann trotz meiner imposanten Erscheinung nicht verhindern, sich in mich zu verlieben. Vermutlich durch den Verlust meines Frauchens und des Hunderudels, achte ich sehr darauf, dass alle da sind. Merke ich, dass einer fehlt, kann es auch schon mal vorkommen, dass ich weinend an der Türe warte. Meine Pflegefamilie meint, ich hätte die Sturheit des Berner Sennen Hundes geerbt, denn es kommt schon mal vor, dass ich da liegen bleibe, wo ICH liegen möchte. Um mir klar zu machen, dass nicht ich der “Bestimmer” bin, bedarf es ein großes Maß an Konsequenz und mindestens genau so viel Geduld. Hat man das allerdings erreicht, bin ich ein souveräner Begleiter, der die Grundkommandos durchaus beherrscht. Ich besitze einen großen Bewegungsdrang und mag es sehr gerne am Fahrrad mitzulaufen. Aufgrund meiner Größe und Kraft natürlich nur mit entsprechender Ausstattung. Auch beim Spaziergang sollten meine Menschen sehr aufmerksam sein denn ich trage meine Nase gerne im Wind oder auf dem Boden und es ist enorme Standfestigkeit gefragt, falls ich einmal durchstarte. Außerhalb meines Reviers bin ich mit meinen Artgenossen sehr verträglich, mag es allerdings nicht, wenn sie mich in meinem Garten besuchen wollen. Bei Menschen schlage ich zwar an,beruhige mich aber ganz schnell wieder, lasse mich dann gerne kraulen und belohne jeden mit meinem ganz besonderen Blick. Einen Garten sollte es in meinem neuen Zuhause schon geben, weil es mir unheimlich viel Freude bereitet, einen Ball oder auch den Strahl eines Wasserschlauches zu fangen. Kommt mich doch einfach mal besuchen und ihr werdet sehen, ich bin ein ganz toller Hund!

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
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Bringing Giacomo home

What you'll need for Giacomo 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 Giacomo

What life with Giacomo looks like

Giacomo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Giacomo, answered.

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