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Grunon

Border Collie · Male · Puppy

Border Collie Grunon – looking for people who see beyond his color Grunon is a beautiful Border Collie with the striking and very popular merle coloring. His unique appearance naturally draws attention – but that's exactly why one thing is very important to us: he should not be chosen because of his color, but because his people consciously decide for him and the needs of a Border Collie. Border Collies are intelligent, sensitive and hardworking dogs that want to be physically, but especially mentally, occupied. Grunon is therefore looking for people who enjoy learning with their dog, giving him meaningful tasks and at the same time providing him with the necessary peace and security in everyday life. The merle coloring should never be a selection criterion for a dog. The merle gene can – especially with certain genetic constellations – be associated with health problems, including in the area of hearing and vision. Even if he is outwardly simply beautiful, we consciously want to raise awareness that behind a special fur color is always a living being with individual needs. For Grunon, we therefore wish for a home that falls in love with his character and not just his color. People who know that a Border Collie means time, patience, occupation and responsibility and are willing to go this way with him. Who gives him his heart should be aware that the decision for a dog means responsibility for many years – in the best case 15 years and longer. Grunon is not looking for spontaneous enthusiasm for a pretty merle face, but people for life. Click here for Grunon's video For more information on merle coat color/special color, see here: Info coat color

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Border Collie Grunon – sucht Menschen, die mehr sehen als seine Farbe Grunon ist ein wunderschöner Border Collie in der auffälligen und sehr beliebten Merle-Färbung. Mit seinem besonderen Aussehen zieht er natürlich sofort die Blicke auf sich – doch genau deshalb ist uns eines ganz besonders wichtig: Er soll nicht wegen seiner Farbe ausgesucht werden, sondern weil seine Menschen sich ganz bewusst für ihn und die Bedürfnisse eines Border Collies entscheiden. Border Collies sind intelligente, sensible und arbeitsfreudige Hunde, die körperlich, aber vor allem auch geistig beschäftigt werden möchten. Grunon sucht daher Menschen, die Freude daran haben, gemeinsam mit ihrem Hund zu lernen, ihn sinnvoll auszulasten und ihm gleichzeitig die notwendige Ruhe und Sicherheit im Alltag zu vermitteln. Auch die Merle-Färbung sollte niemals ein Auswahlkriterium für einen Hund sein. Das Merle-Gen kann – insbesondere bei bestimmten genetischen Konstellationen mit gesundheitlichen Problemen, unter anderem im Bereich des Hör- und Sehvermögens, verbunden sein. Auch wenn er äußerlich einfach wunderschön ist, möchten wir ganz bewusst dafür sensibilisieren, dass hinter einer besonderen Fellfarbe immer ein Lebewesen mit individuellen Bedürfnissen steht. Für Grunon wünschen wir uns daher ein Zuhause, das sich in seinen Charakter verliebt und nicht nur in seine Farbe. Menschen, die wissen, dass ein Border Collie Zeit, Geduld, Beschäftigung und Verantwortung bedeutet und bereit sind, diesen Weg gemeinsam mit ihm zu gehen. Wer ihm sein Herz schenkt, sollte sich darüber im Klaren sein, dass die Entscheidung für einen Hund eine Verantwortung für viele Jahre – im besten Fall 15 Jahre und länger – bedeutet. Grunon sucht deshalb keine spontane Begeisterung für ein hübsches Merle-Gesicht, sondern Menschen fürs Leben. Hier geht’s zu Grunon’s Video Weitere Informationen zur Merle-Fellfarbe/ Sonderfarbe finden Sie hier: Info Fellfarbe

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Grunon
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Border Collie →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Grunon home

What you'll need for Grunon in week one.

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    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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Grunon

What life with Grunon looks like

Grunon is a puppy/kitten border collie dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe 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. 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 Grunon, answered.

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