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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Name: Joe – Dog for Dog Lovers Born: October 20, 2020 Breed: German Shepherd-Mix Gender: male neutered: yes Weight: approx. 28 kg Suitable with dogs? Joe is more suited as an individual dog. More friendly or more fearful? Joe seeks professionals who understand him. Note: Joe really looks like a German Shepherd with short legs. Unfortunately, he shares the fate of many dogs: never properly socialized and not prepared for life in our chaotic everyday life. Joe is very friendly and affectionate with familiar people. However, he also doesn't appreciate too much manipulation from them. It's important to practice all everyday situations with him slowly and calmly without demanding too much at once. Toward strangers, he is suspicious, defensive, and more reserved. He doesn't want to be touched by them but decides for himself who he likes. Perhaps Joe also had negative experiences with certain people in his past, we just don't know. If you wave your hand quickly, he will flinch, which would indicate a good sign. Joe fiercely defends his primary caregiver outdoors, so dog experience and a confident lead are very important for him. He is not a dog who simply follows, but needs structure and clarity. For Joe, we are looking for a home where he is accepted as he is and not just for his appearance. Additionally, one must be able to read dog language well to know what is okay and what to leave alone. Joe must build trust and have a confident person on the leash outdoors who can guide him safely through life. Joe will not be rehomed with beginners or into a home with children. In this video, you can see Joe playing and going for walks (YouTube). Gets along with other dogs.

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Name: Joe – Hund für Hundeversteher Alter: 20.10.2020 geboren Rasse Schäferhund-Mix Geschlecht: Rüde kastriert: ja Gewicht: ca. 28 kg Verträglich mit Hunden? Joe sehen wir eher als Einzelhund Eher zutraulichoder ängstlich? Joe sucht Profis, die ihn verstehen Anmerkung: Joe sieht wirklich witzig aus ein Schäferhund mit kurzen Beinchen. Leider teilt er das Schicksal vieler Hunde: Nie richtig sozialisiert und nicht auf das Leben in unserem trubeligen Alltag vorbereitet. Zu vertrauten Personen ist Joe sehr freundlich und schmusig. Allerdings mag er auch von diesen nicht zuviel Manipulation an sich. Es ist wichtig, langsam und ruhig alle Alltagssituationen mit ihm zu üben, ohne gleich zuviel zu verlangen. Fremden Menschen gegenüber ist er misstrauisch, verteidigungsbereit und eher abweisend. Von ihnen will er nicht angefasst werden, sonder nentscheidet selbst, wen er mag. Vielleicht hat Joe auch in seiner Vorgeschichte mit bestimmten Menschen negative Erfahrungen gemacht, wir wissen es leider nicht. Hebt man schnell die Hand, zuckt er weg, was ganz dafür sprechen würde. Joe verteidigt draußen massiv seine Bezugsperson, daher ist Hundeerfahrung und eine souveräne Führung bei ihm sehr wichtig. Er ist kein Hund, der einfach „mitläuft“, sondern braucht Struktur und Klarheit. Für Joe suchen wir ein Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihn so nehmen wie er ist und nicht nur das Äußere sehen. Außerdem muss man die Hundesprache gut lesen können, um zu sehen, was geht und was man lieber lassen sollte. Joe muss Vertrauen fassen und draußen eine souveräne Person an der Leine wissen, die ihn sicher durch die Lande führt. Joe wird nicht an Anfänger oder in ein Zuhause mit Kindern vermittelt. In diesem Video erleben Sie Joe beim Spielen und Gassigehen (YouTube).

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigsburg
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigsburg
Living with Joe
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Joe home

What you'll need for Joe in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Joe

What life with Joe looks like

Joe is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg.

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. 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 Joe, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Joe?
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 Joe on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Joe 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 Joe 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 Joe 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 Joe 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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