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Johnny

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Johnny, born in 2018 and about 57 cm tall, is one of the quiet, cautious dogs who first need to build trust. He is not one to greet visitors with a wagging tail, but he shows courage in his own quiet way: he leaves his shelter and stays present, and he even cautiously accepts food when it is offered. His kennel mate has already been able to leave for their new home, so Johnny is now waiting alone in his kennel for the great stroke of luck of being allowed to leave as well. With his bear-like appearance and calm nature, Johnny probably carries some livestock guardian dog genes. This combination of size, volume and typical LGD traits makes him an impressive but also demanding companion. He needs people who are competent, experienced and confident in handling livestock guardian dogs. Johnny is therefore looking either for an experienced foster placement or a permanent home in a rural setting, ideally with a well-secured property that he can survey calmly and guard. Finding the right match is a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack: people who not only accept his special qualities but value them. Anyone who offers him time, understanding and clear structure will find in Johnny a sensitive, loyal and impressive dog who can simply be himself. Johnny is neutered and will be vaccinated, microchipped and placed with a protection contract after a positive pre-adoption check. General note about our dogs: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can reassess their behavior and development again and again. These personal impressions help us a great deal in presenting each individual dog as accurately as possible. However, please keep in mind that a dog in a new environment, with new people, new routines and new impressions, may show itself differently. This is completely normal and part of every process of change. Many dogs open up even faster in a home and show sides that were not visible at the shelter at all. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of any particular behavior in a new environment. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter, and what potential lies within him. We are convinced that with patience, understanding and a loving environment, every dog can find his way and continue to develop positively.

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Johnny, geboren 2018 und etwa 57 cm groß, gehört zu den stillen, vorsichtigen Hunden, die erst Vertrauen fassen müssen. Er ist keiner, der Besuch schwanzwedelnd begrüßt – doch er zeigt Mut auf seine eigene, leise Art: Er verlässt seine Hütte, bleibt präsent und nimmt sogar vorsichtig das angebotene Futter an. Sein Kennel-Kumpel durfte bereits ausreisen, so dass Johnny aktuelle alleine in seinem Kennel auf das große Glück - ausreisen zu dürfen - wartet.Mit seinem bärigen Erscheinungsbild und seinem ruhigen Wesen bringt Johnny vermutlich einige Herdenschutzhund-Gene mit. Diese Kombination aus Größe, Volumen und typischen HSH-Eigenschaften macht ihn zu einem beeindruckenden, aber auch anspruchsvollen Begleiter. Für ihn braucht es Menschen, die kompetent, erfahren und sicher im Umgang mit Herdenschutzhunden sind.Johnny sucht daher entweder einen erfahrenen Pflegeplatz oder ein endgültiges Zuhause in ländlicher Umgebung, idealerweise mit einem gut gesicherten Grundstück, das er in Ruhe überblicken und bewachen darf.Es wird also ein wenig die Nadel im Heuhaufen gesucht – Menschen, die seine Besonderheiten nicht nur akzeptieren, sondern schätzen. Wer ihm Zeit, Verständnis und klare Strukturen bietet, wird in Johnny einen sensiblen, treuen und beeindruckenden Hund finden, der einfach er selbst sein darf.Johnny ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Johnny
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Johnny home

What you'll need for Johnny 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 Johnny

What life with Johnny looks like

Johnny is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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 Johnny, answered.

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