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Jack

Male · Adult · 7 years

Jack is looking for people who will finally give him the time he so deeply deserves. ❤️ Born in November 2019, Jack has now been waiting at the animal shelter for several years for his forever home. Unfortunately, his previous placements did not work out in the long term. Most recently he was returned rather quickly after he confronted the 16-year-old daughter of his new family. This clearly shows that Jack has the typical characteristics of a livestock guardian dog and is not a dog who settles into a new life within a few days. Jack has hardly experienced life in a household. Much is new to him, and at first it can also be overwhelming. That is why he needs people who understand that trust has to grow, and who give him the time to settle in at his own pace. Especially in the first few weeks, he should, depending on the situation, be walked with a muzzle for safety. Not because Jack is "bad," but because responsible management gives everyone involved a sense of security until he has settled in. If you are patient and take the time to get to know him, however, Jack shows what a special dog is inside him. You can win his heart quite simply, through his stomach. With a few treats and fair treatment, he quickly becomes friends and enjoys spending time together. For Jack, we wish for a home with a house and a securely fenced yard, ideally also a farm life where he can live according to his breed traits. He will very likely also watch over and protect his property. That is why we are looking for people experienced with dogs, ideally with experience handling livestock guardian dogs or the willingness to thoroughly familiarize themselves with their special characteristics. Apart from his impressive size, Jack also has an incredibly lovable side. In the rain, he regularly forgets that he is actually an imposing livestock guardian dog. Then the big guardian turns into a true couch potato who practically begs you with his eyes: "Just five more minutes lying here..." This always brings a smile to our faces and shows how much charm this big guy has. Jack knows the basic commands, walks well on the leash, is house-trained, and travels calmly in the car. He is generally compatible with other dogs, especially female dogs. On walks, however, he may act up toward some male dogs during encounters. This depends greatly on who is leading Jack in those moments. You can actually talk to Jack quite well 🙂 Health-wise, there is only one small thing to keep in mind: Jack tends to form struvite crystals in his urine. That is why he receives a special diet, which he tolerates very well and which does not restrict him in any way in everyday life. Jack is not a dog for everyone. He needs people with patience, calm, and a reliable sense for dog behavior. People who do not expect him to "function" from day one, but who are willing to honestly earn his trust. Whoever gives him this chance will get a true character dog. A loyal companion who needs time to settle in, but who will reward that patience in his own special way. Perhaps Jack is waiting for exactly the people who finally accept him as he is. Jack has been waiting far too long. Maybe you are the person who finally gives him the home he has been hoping for, for years.❤️

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Jack sucht Menschen, die ihm endlich die Zeit geben, die er so sehr verdient. ❤️ Jack, geboren im November 2019, wartet nun schon seit mehreren Jahren im Tierheim auf sein endgültiges Zuhause. Leider haben seine bisherigen Vermittlungen nicht dauerhaft funktioniert. Zuletzt kam er recht schnell zurück, nachdem er die 16-jährige Tochter seiner neuen Familie gestellt hatte. Das zeigt deutlich: Jack bringt die rassetypischen Eigenschaften eines Herdenschutzhundes mit und ist kein Hund, der sich innerhalb weniger Tage in ein neues Leben einfügt.Jack kennt das Leben in einem Haushalt kaum. Für ihn ist vieles neu und anfangs auch überfordernd. Deshalb braucht er Menschen, die Verständnis dafür haben, dass Vertrauen wachsen muss – und die ihm die Zeit geben, in seinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Gerade in den ersten Wochen sollte er, je nach Situation, zur Sicherheit mit einem Maulkorb geführt werden. Nicht, weil Jack „böse“ ist, sondern weil verantwortungsvolles Management allen Beteiligten Sicherheit gibt, bis er sich eingelebt hat.Hat man jedoch Geduld und nimmt sich die Zeit, ihn kennenzulernen, zeigt Jack, was für ein besonderer Hund in ihm steckt. Sein Herz gewinnt man tatsächlich ganz einfach – durch den Magen. Mit ein paar Leckerchen und einem fairen Umgang schließt er schnell Freundschaft und genießt die gemeinsame Zeit.Für Jack wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause mit Haus und sicher eingezäuntem Garten, gerne auch ein Hofleben, wo er seinen Anlagen entsprechend leben darf. Er wird mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit auch auf sein Grundstück aufpassen und dieses beschützen. Deshalb suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen, idealerweise mit Erfahrung im Umgang mit Herdenschutzhunden oder der Bereitschaft, sich intensiv mit deren besonderen Eigenschaften auseinanderzusetzen.Abseits seiner beeindruckenden Größe hat Jack aber auch eine unglaublich liebenswerte Seite. Bei Regen vergisst er nämlich regelmäßig, dass er eigentlich ein imposanter Herdenschutzhund ist. Dann wird aus dem großen Wächter eine echte Couch-Potato, die einen mit ihrem Blick förmlich anfleht: „Nur noch fünf Minuten liegen bleiben…“ Das sorgt bei uns immer wieder für ein Schmunzeln und zeigt, wie viel Charme dieser große Kerl besitzt.Jack kennt die Grundkommandos, läuft gut an der Leine, ist stubenrein und fährt problemlos im Auto mit. Mit anderen Hunden ist er grundsätzlich verträglich, insbesondere mit Hündinnen. Auf Spaziergängen kann es aber sein, dass er bei manchen Begegnungen mit Rüden pöbeln wird. Hier kommt es aber stark darauf an wer Jack in diesen Momenten führt. Mit Jack kann man eigentlich gut reden 🙂Gesundheitlich gibt es nur eine Kleinigkeit zu beachten: Jack neigt zur Bildung von Struvitkristallen im Urin. Deshalb bekommt er spezielles Futter, mit dem er aber sehr gut zurechtkommt und das ihm keinerlei Einschränkungen im Alltag bereitet.Jack ist kein Hund für jedermann. Er braucht Menschen mit Geduld, Ruhe und einem sicheren Gespür für Hundeverhalten. Menschen, die nicht erwarten, dass er vom ersten Tag an „funktioniert“, sondern bereit sind, sich sein Vertrauen ehrlich zu erarbeiten.Wer ihm diese Chance gibt, wird einen echten Charakterhund bekommen. Einen treuen Begleiter, der Zeit braucht, um anzukommen, der diese Geduld aber mit seiner ganz eigenen Art belohnen wird. Vielleicht wartet Jack genau auf die Menschen, die ihn endlich so nehmen, wie er ist. Jack wartet schon viel zu lange. Vielleicht bist genau du der Mensch, der ihm endlich das Zuhause schenkt, auf das er seit Jahren hofft.❤️

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Wuppertal
Shelter
Tierheim Wuppertal
Living with Jack
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Wuppertal · Wuppertal

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Jack home

What you'll need for Jack 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 Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Wuppertal in Wuppertal.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Wuppertal, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jack, answered.

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