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Adopt Karl

Male · Adult · 6 years

Karl, whom we took in from another animal shelter, is very friendly with people and enjoys attention. However, Karl does not like other dogs and cannot be rehomed into a kennel with other animals, as serious biting incidents have occurred in the past. Children should also not live in his new home. He is looking for a rural home with people who have experience with dogs and are also willing to work with him on his leash skills. He is familiar with the muzzle and sometimes behaves on the leash. Therefore, you should be able to handle him. Where are the German Shepherd lovers who will give our "Karlchen" a forever home?

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Karl haben wir von einem anderen Tierheim übernommen. Der Doggenrüde ist sehr nett mit Menschen und freut sich über Aufmerksamkeit. Karl mag allerdings keine anderen Hunde und wird auch nicht in einen Aushalt mit anderen Tieren vermittelt, da es früher schon zu schwerwiegenden Beißvorfällen gekommen ist. Auch Kinder sollten nicht im neuen Zuhause leben. Er sucht ein ländlicheres Zuhause bei Menschen mit Doggenerfahrung, die auch noch mit ihm unter anderem an seiner Leinenführigkeit arbeiten. Er kennt den Maulkorb und pöbelt draußen auch mal an der Leine. Man sollte also in der Lage sein, ihn halten zu können. Wo sind die Doggenliebhaber, die unserem \\\"Karlchen\\\" ein Zuhause für immer geben?

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Karl
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Nürnberg · Nuremberg

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Karl home

What you'll need for Karl 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 Karl

What life with Karl looks like

Karl is a extra-large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Nürnberg in Nuremberg.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires muzzle training, history of serious biting incidents with other animals, needs work on leash manners

🇩🇪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 Karl, answered.

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