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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Our Howie in the Garden - Video Our Howie is a young, curious mixed-breed male dog with a friendly nature. At first, he meets strangers with a bit of caution, but with a little patience and empathy, he quickly gains trust. Once the ice is broken, he shows his cuddly and very people-oriented side. He enjoys the close proximity of his trusted people and actively seeks their attention. In everyday life, Howie is attentive and eager to learn. He is currently practicing basic commands and making great progress. He works happily and is motivated to work with his people. He is also becoming more oriented to his primary caregiver and responds calmly to gentle guidance on the leash. Everyday distractions like cyclists, pedestrians, joggers, or even horses do not faze him. Dog encounters are handled calmly when he is confidently and attentively led by his people. Shared walks with other dogs are also relaxed possibilities. Howie is still at the beginning of his journey and brings a lot of potential. With patience, structure, and loving consistency, he will continue to develop into a wonderful companion who enjoys spending time with his people.

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Unser Howie im Garten - Video Unser Howie ist ein junger, neugieriger Mischlingsrüde mit einem freundlichen Wesen. Fremden Menschen begegnet er anfangs noch etwas vorsichtig, doch mit ein wenig Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen fasst er schnell Vertrauen. Sobald das Eis gebrochen ist, zeigt er seine verschmuste und sehr menschenbezogene Seite. Die Nähe seiner Bezugspersonen genießt er sehr und sucht aktiv ihre Aufmerksamkeit. Im Alltag ist Howie aufmerksam und lernfreudig. Die Grundkommandos übt er momentan fleißig und macht dabei schöne Fortschritte. Er arbeitet gerne und motiviert mit seinen Menschen zusammen. Auch an der Leine orientiert er sich immer mehr an seiner Bezugsperson und lässt sich mit ruhiger Anleitung entspannt führen. Alltägliche Reize wie Fahrradfahrer, Spaziergänger, Jogger oder auch Pferde bringen ihn nicht aus der Ruhe. Hundebegegnungen meistert er ruhig, wenn er souverän und aufmerksam von seinen Menschen geführt wird. Gemeinsame Spaziergänge mit anderen Hunden sind ebenfalls entspannt möglich. Howie steht noch am Anfang seines Weges und bringt viel Potenzial mit. Mit Geduld, Struktur und liebevoller Konsequenz wird er sich weiter zu einem tollen Begleiter entwickeln, der gerne Zeit mit seinen Menschen verbringt.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Kreistierheim Böblingen
Living with Howie
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Cared for by Kreistierheim Böblingen · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Howie home

What you'll need for Howie 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 Howie

What life with Howie looks like

Howie is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Kreistierheim Böblingen in Germany.

An young 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 Howie, answered.

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