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JOHNNY

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Johnny, a 6-year-old male Herdenschutzhund mix, was seized and brought to our shelter. He is approximately 60 cm tall and weighs around 35 kg. Johnny is a self-reliant and demanding dog that requires owners with extensive experience with dogs, preferably with Herdenschutzhunde or similar independent breeds, who can provide clear, calm, and consistent guidance. He is initially very wary of strangers and takes time to build trust. Once he has formed a bond with someone, Johnny becomes affectionate, people-oriented, and playful, enjoying the company of his caregivers. His playful and athletic side also emerges. Johnny is only moderately compatible with other dogs, so living with another dog would need to be carefully tested on a case-by-case basis. His compatibility with cats and small animals is unknown. Children should not live in the new home. Johnny shows clear reactions to bicycles and joggers, so his future owners should be able to guide him safely, anticipate such situations, and continue working with him on this. We are looking for a quiet home in a rural area with ample space and minimal disturbance for Johnny. An urban environment with many changing stimuli and close contact with strangers would not be suitable for him. Johnny needs experienced, confident people who respect his breed-specific independence, provide clear structures, and are willing to earn his trust step by step.

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Johnny kam im Rahmen einer Sicherstellung zu uns ins Tierheim. Der etwa 6 Jahre alte Herdenschutzhund-Mischling ist männlich, nicht kastriert, ungefähr 60 cm groß und wiegt rund 35 kg. Johnny ist ein selbstständiger und anspruchsvoller Rüde, der Menschen mit viel Hundeerfahrung benötigt. Für ihn suchen wir ausschließlich Personen, die bereits Erfahrung mit Hunden, idealerweise auch mit Herdenschutzhunden oder ähnlich eigenständigen Rassen, mitbringen und ihm eine klare, ruhige und konsequente Führung geben können. Fremden Menschen gegenüber zeigt sich Johnny zunächst sehr misstrauisch. Er braucht viel Zeit, um Vertrauen aufzubauen, und schließt sich nicht jedem Menschen an. Hat er jemanden jedoch erst einmal gut kennengelernt und Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er eine ganz andere Seite: Dann ist Johnny zutraulich, menschenbezogen und verschmust und genießt den Kontakt zu seinen Bezugspersonen. Auch seine verspielte und sportliche Seite kommt dann zum Vorschein. Mit Artgenossen ist Johnny nur bedingt verträglich. Ob ein Zusammenleben mit einem anderen Hund möglich wäre, müsste daher immer individuell und sorgfältig getestet werden. Seine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen und Kleintieren ist uns nicht bekannt. Kinder sollten nicht im neuen Zuhause leben. Im Alltag zeigt Johnny deutliches Reaktionsverhalten gegenüber Zweirädern und Joggern. Seine zukünftigen Halter sollten deshalb in der Lage sein, ihn sicher zu führen, solche Situationen vorausschauend zu managen und weiter mit ihm daran zu arbeiten. Für Johnny wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause in ländlicher Umgebung mit ausreichend Platz und möglichst wenig Trubel. Eine städtische Umgebung mit vielen wechselnden Reizen und engem Kontakt zu fremden Menschen wäre für ihn nicht passend. Johnny sucht erfahrene, souveräne Menschen, die seine rassetypische Eigenständigkeit respektieren, ihm klare Strukturen geben und bereit sind, sich sein Vertrauen Schritt für Schritt zu erarbeiten. -0Fax: 089/90 73 20E-Mail

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein München
Living with JOHNNY
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein München · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing JOHNNY home

What you'll need for JOHNNY 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 JOHNNY

What life with JOHNNY looks like

JOHNNY is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein München.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 JOHNNY, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about JOHNNY?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein München 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 — Tierschutzverein München 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 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 Tierschutzverein München 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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