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Jay

Belgian Malinois · Unknown · Adult · 7 years

A very large, lovable Malinois mix, born on 01.01.2019, with a rassetypically very active and lively temperament, and a great play drive. He wants to be physically, but especially mentally stimulated. There should be no small children in the household who are not yet stable, and then only larger dog-experienced children. Generally, a quieter home would be best for him, as he already brings enough energy with him and should be allowed to run around at home. He loves being outside, so a garden would be perfect for him. For serious interest and further details, feel free to contact:.

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Ein sehr großer, liebenswerter Malinois-Mix, geb. 01.01.2019, rassetypisch sehr aktiv und lebhaft, mit großem Spieltrieb. Er möchte körperlich, aber vor allem auch geistig beschäftigt werden. Es sollten keine Kleinkinder im Haushalt leben die noch nicht standfest sind, es sollten dann größere hundeerfahrene Kinder sein. Allgemein wäre ein ruhigeres Zuhause für ihn das beste, da er selbst schon genug Energie mit sich bringt und Zuhause runterfahren können sollte. Er liebt es Draußen zu sein, daher wäre ein Garten für ihn perfekt. Bei ernsthaftem Interesse und für weiter Details meldet Euch gerne unter:

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Kreistierheim Freudenstadt

Living with Jay

✕Good with kids

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About Jay

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Jay is an extra-large adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Kreistierheim Freudenstadt.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jay, answered.

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