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Hugo

Border Collie · Male · Young · 2 years

Hugo, a small but energetic Border Collie standing 46 cm tall, has a lot to offer in terms of breed characteristics. He is compatible with both male and female dogs and approaches all people openly and cheerfully. Although he is super friendly, he still needs to learn some manners. Just like the dog's 1x1. Hugo loves water and is looking forward to active people who want to show him the world and work with him. The Border Collie is an intelligent, sensitive working breed that wants to be encouraged but also needs to know the off switch.

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Der mit 46 cm Schulterhöhe kleine, energiegeladene Hugo hat rassetypisch viel zu bieten. Er ist verträglich mit Rüden und Hündinnen und geht offen und fröhlich auf alle Menschen zu. Auch wenn er super freundlich ist, muss er noch ein paar Höflichkeitsformen lernen. Genau wie das Hunde 1x1. Hugo liebt Wasser und freut sich auf aktive Menschen, die ihm die Welt zeigen und mit ihm arbeiten wollen. Der Border Collie ist eine intelligente, reizempfängliche Arbeitsrasse, die gefördert werden will aber auch den Ausschalter kennen muss.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigsburg
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigsburg
Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigsburg · LudwigsburgLearn about Border Collie →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Hugo home

What you'll need for Hugo 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 Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is a small young adult border collie dog waiting at Tierheim Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg.

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.

Ludwigsburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hugo, answered.

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