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Knox

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 9 months

Knox is a handsome dog with a great character - he's ready for his big adventure! 🍀 Knox - A handsome, cheerful young dog with a beautiful brindle pattern: An open-minded dream type is looking for his home The handsome Knox is waiting in the municipal animal shelter for the spark to finally jump! With his current age of about 7 months (born around 02/2026), the young male has already spent most of his life in the shelter - he moved there at the tender age of a few weeks in late March 2026. He now longs for a loving home to finally get to know the big world outside the kennel bars. Knox is an absolute eye-catcher: He has snow-white short hair with expressive, brindle spots on his face, on his floppy ears and on his flank. His loyal brown eyes look full of life and curiosity at the world. With his long legs, he currently measures about 50-55 cm shoulder height and will presumably reach a stately, medium to large stature of about 55-60 cm when fully grown. Knox shows his best side in terms of character: He is extremely social, friendly and open to people. The clever fellow is already walking really well on a leash - a great advantage for the acclimatization! The rest of the dog basics like house training will the willing young dog learn quickly with loving guidance. Knox gets on well with other dogs, he shows himself to be completely compatible, uncomplicated and playful in the shelter. Knox travels to his new home vaccinated, chipped and with an EU pet passport after a positive preliminary inspection. Open-minded, social, friendly ✓ Experienced dog people ✓ Likely to have another dog ✓ Would like to live in the countryside - No small children in the household - No urban environment Knox came to the shelter already around one month old. We do not know anything about his background. Help Knox find a home - share this with your friends ❤️

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Hübscher Schecke mit klasse Charakter – KNOX ist bereit für sein großes Lebensabenteuer! 🍀 KNOX – Stattlicher, fröhlicher Junghund mit hübscher Scheckung: Aufgeschlossener Traumtyp sucht sein Zuhause Der bildhübsche KNOX wartet im städtischen Tierheim darauf, dass der Funke endlich überspricht! Mit seinen aktuell ca. 7 Monaten (geboren ca. 02/2026) hat der junge Rüde bereits den Großteil seines bisherigen Lebens im Shelter verbracht – er zog bereits Ende März 2026 im zarten Alter von wenigen Wochen dort ein. Umso mehr wünscht er sich nun ein liebevolles Zuhause, um die große Welt außerhalb der Zwingerstäbe endlich kennenzulernen. Optisch ist KNOX ein absoluter Hingucker: Er hat schneeweißes Kurzhaarfell mit ausdrucksstarken, braun-gestromten Flecken im Gesicht, an den Schlappohren und an der Flanke. Aus seinen treuen braunen Augen blickt er voller Lebensfreude und Neugier in die Welt. Durch seine langen Beine misst er aktuell bereits etwa 50–55 cm Schulterhöhe und wird ausgewachsen voraussichtlich eine stattliche, mittelgroße bis große Statur von ca. 55–60 cm erreichen. Charakterlich zeigt sich KNOX von seiner besten Seite: Er ist überaus sozial, freundlich und aufgeschlossen gegenüber Menschen. Der schlaue Kerl geht sogar schon richtig gut an der Leine – ein toller Vorsprung für die Eingewöhnung! Das restliche Hunde-Einmaleins wie die Stubenreinheit wird der lernwillige Junghund mit liebevoller Anleitung rasch erlernen. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich KNOX blendend, er zeigt sich im Shelter rundum verträglich, unkompliziert und verspielt. KNOX reist nach positiver Vorkontrolle geimpft, gechippt und mit EU-Heimtierausweis in sein neues Zuhause. Aufgeschlossen, sozial, freundlich ✓ Erfahrene Hundemenschen ✓ Gerne zu einem weiteren Hund ✓ Möchte ländlich leben - Keine kleinen Kinder im Haushalt - Kein städtisches Umfeld KNOX kam bereits mit rund einem Monat in das Shelter. Über seine Vorgeschichte ist uns nichts bekannt. Hilf Knox, ein Zuhause zu finden - teile dies mit deinen Freunden ❤️

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 9 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG
Living with Knox
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Knox home

What you'll need for Knox 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 Knox

What life with Knox looks like

Knox is a large puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Knox, answered.

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