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Kolja

Shar Pei · Male · Adult · 7 years

Sponsors: Family Bobrowicz Breed: Shar-Pei mixed-breed dog (estimated) Compatibility: good with female dogs Cats: unknown whether compatible; this can be tested. Current location: Animal shelter Hajdúböszörmény/Hungary Reason for surrender: Taken in by a befriended animal welfare organization Kolja is a large, neutered mixed-breed male, approximately 7 years old. In temperament he is a dominant male who nevertheless bonds very strongly with his primary caregiver, someone who can lead him confidently and securely. Toward that person he is absolutely loyal and obedient. This requires consistent yet loving training. In quiet moments he greatly enjoys extended cuddle sessions with his people. He does not like veterinary visits at all; in any case, he should be handled wearing a well-secured muzzle. Kolja was already once at our partner shelter in Hungary, was then taken over by a befriended organization that unfortunately ran into difficulties, and so he has now returned. Kolja is currently alone in his kennel. The local team is trying to pair him with a sweet female dog. For Kolja we are looking for owners with appropriate experience and the willingness to continue working with him and to give him a stable home. Small children should not be in the new home. He is not suitable for first-time dog owners. A dog-proof fenced garden should be available.

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Hat Paten: Fam. Bobrowicz Rasse: Sharpei-Doggen-Mischling (geschätzt) Verträglichkeit: gut verträglich mit Hündinnen Katzen: nicht bekannt ob verträglich, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Hajdúböszörmény/Ungarn Abgabegrund: Wurde von einer befreundeten Tierschutzorganisation übernommen Kolja ist ein großer kastrierter Mischlingsrüde, der ca. 7 Jahre alt ist. Vom Wesen her ist er ein dominanter Rüde, der sich trotzdem an seine Bezugsperson, die ihn souverän und sicher führen kann, sehr stark bindet. Er verhält sich ihr gegenüber absolut loyal und folgsam. Dies setzt eine entsprechend konsequente aber trotzdem liebevolle Erziehung voraus. In ruhigen Momenten kann er durchaus ausgiebige Schmuseeinheiten mit seinen Menschen sehr genießen. Tierarztbesuche mag er gar nicht, hier sollte man ihn in jedem Fall mit einem gut gesicherten Maulkorb führen. Kolja war schon einmal in unserem Partner Tierheim in Ungarn, wurde dann von einer befreundeten Organisation übernommen, die leider in Schwierigkeiten gekommen ist, so dass er wieder zurück ist. Kolja ist derzeit alleine im Zwinger. Das Team vor Ort versucht, ihn mit einer lieben Hündin zusammen zu setzen. Für Kolja suchen wir Halter mit entsprechend Erfahrung und der Bereitschaft mit ihm weiter zu arbeiten und ihm ein stabiles Zuhause zu geben. Kleine Kinder sollten nicht im neuen Zuhause sein. Für Ersthundebesitzer ist er nicht geeignet. Ein hundesicher eingezäunter Garten sollte vorhanden sein.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.v.

Living with Kolja

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Kolja

What life with Kolja looks like

Kolja is a small adult shar pei dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.v. in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kolja, answered.

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