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Knolle

Male · Adult · 8 years

I am Knolle, a cute companion who wants to be taken seriously as a dog. I am looking for a dog-experienced home. This is me: I am unfortunately already the second time in the animal shelter. First, I was taken in because my owners had broken the animal protection law. In the second home, a bite incident unfortunately occurred with a neighbor. Probably because people underestimate me due to my small size and cuteness – but I am also a dog and want to be treated as such. Because I am a competent, but also tough guy with my own plan on how things should be – and this job my human must take on. I am less interested in being bribed with food; I can be won over if you treat me politely and consistently, but calmly stick to your own opinion. Coming from the other end of the leash only leads to confusion and nonsense, and I then have to make my own decision out of necessity. I do not tolerate inappropriate physical discipline. I am initially skeptical towards strangers and would also go forward if necessary. I also assert my leadership claim towards fellow animals; I get along better with female dogs, while male dogs are a bit less so, depending on the sympathy. Many and changing dogs around me cause me stress, which is unfortunately not optimal for me in the animal shelter and would likely change with more peace in my own environment. I wish for a sovereign, experienced home with a heart for independent terriers that thinks and questions things. I am not suitable for children. A quieter environment would be best for me. In the right hands, I am definitely a great buddy. Who gives me this chance?

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Ich bin Knolle ein niedlicher Zeitgenosse, der als Hund aber ernstgenommen werden möchte. Ich suche ein hundeerfahrenes Zuhause. Das bin ich: Ich bin leider schon das zweite Mal im Tierheim. Zuerst wurde ich aus sichergestellt, weil meine Halter gegen das Tierschutzgesetz verstoßen hatten. Im zweiten Zuhause kam es leider zu einem Bissvorfall mit einer Nachbarin. Vermutlich, weil man mich aufgrund meiner geringen Größe und Niedlichkeit unterschätzt hat – aber ich bin eben auch ein Hund und möchte als solcher behandelt werden. Denn ich bin ein kompetenter, aber auch taffer Kerl mit einem eigenen Plan davon, wie die Dinge sollen – und diesen Job muss mir mein Mensch abnehmen. An Futterbestechung habe ich eher weniger Interesse; mich bekommt man auf seine Seite, wenn man höflich mit mir umgeht und seine eigene Meinung konsequent, aber ruhig vertritt. Kommt vom anderen Ende der Leine nur Verwirrung und Unsinn, habe ich dafür wenig Nerven und entscheide dann notgedrungen selbst. Unangemessene körperliche Maßregelung toleriere ich nicht. Fremden gegenüber bin ich anfangs skeptisch und würde da notfalls auch nach vorn gehen. Meinen Führungsanspruch vertrete ich auch gegenüber Artgenossen, mit Rüden vertrage ich mich eher weniger, bei Hündinnen entscheidet die Sympathie. Viele und wechselnde Hunde um mich herum machen mir Stress, das ist im Tierheim leider nicht optimal für mich und wird sich im eigenen Umfeld mit mehr Ruhe vermutlich ändern. Ich wünsche mir ein souveränes, erfahrenes Zuhause mit einem Herz für eigenständige Terrier, das mitdenkt und auch mal etwas hinterfragt. Für Kinder bin ich nicht geeignet. Eine ruhigere Umgebung wäre am besten für mich. In den richtigen Händen bin ich ganz sicher ein toller Kumpel. Wer gibt mir diese Chance? Wende dich

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg
Living with Knolle
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg · Berlin

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Knolle home

What you'll need for Knolle 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Knolle

What life with Knolle looks like

Knolle is a small adult dog waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

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.

Note from the shelter: History of biting incident, requires experienced handler, not suitable for children, needs calm environment

🇩🇪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 Knolle, answered.

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