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Jakob

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

I am Jakob and I am looking for people who will accept me for who I am! I am a laid-back type. I don't need a lot of excitement, but I love relaxed walks, spending time together, and people who make me feel comfortable. Sometimes I can be a bit stubborn. If I think it's enough walking for now, I might just shut down for a moment. I'm a bit skeptical at first with new people. Especially when it comes to being touched and petted, I need a moment. But if I sense that you mean well and respect my boundaries, I usually trust you quickly. I generally get along with other dogs. I could imagine a quieter dog with whom I have a good connection. For my new home, I would like experienced dog owners who understand my body language and give me the time I need. Children should not live with me. However, I could get along with understanding teenagers if they know that a dog also has its limits and these must be respected. Because I sometimes find touch uncomfortable and I have already nipped in such situations, I wear my muzzle. My humans should be able to handle this and continue to show me that I can rely on them.

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Hallo, ich bin Jakob und suche Menschen, die mich so nehmen, wie ich bin! Ich bin eher ein gemütlicher Typ. Große Hektik brauche ich nicht, dafür freue ich mich umso mehr über entspannte Spaziergänge, gemeinsame Zeit und Menschen, bei denen ich mich wohlfühlen kann. Wobei ich manchmal auch einen kleinen Dickkopf habe. Wenn ich finde, dass es jetzt genug mit Spazierengehen ist, kann es schon passieren, dass ich kurz auf stur schalte. Bei neuen Bekanntschaften bin ich anfangs etwas skeptisch. Vor allem, wenn es ums Angreifen und Streicheln geht, brauche ich erst einmal einen Moment. Aber wenn ich merke, dass man es gut mit mir meint und meine Grenzen respektiert, fasse ich meist recht schnell Vertrauen. Mit anderen Hunden komme ich grundsätzlich zurecht. Besonders gut könnte ich mir einen ruhigeren Hund vorstellen, bei dem die Sympathie einfach stimmt. Für mein neues Zuhause wünsche ich mir hundeerfahrene Menschen, die meine Körpersprache verstehen und mir die Zeit geben, die ich brauche. Kinder sollten lieber nicht bei mir wohnen. Mit verständnisvollen Teenagern könnte es hingegen klappen, wenn sie wissen, dass auch ein Hund seine Grenzen hat und diese respektiert werden müssen. Weil mir Berührungen manchmal noch unangenehm sind und ich in solchen Situationen auch schon einmal gezwickt habe, trage ich brav meinen Maulkorb. Meine Menschen sollten damit selbstverständlich umgehen können und mir weiterhin zeigen, dass ich mich auf sie verlassen darf.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇦🇹Graz

Shelter

Tierheim Arche Noah

Living with Jakob

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Jakob

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Jakob is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jakob, answered.

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