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Kuba

Male · Adult · 4 years

Weight: 7.5 kg Shoulder height: ~ 38 cm Our Dachshund Kuba... actually, Kuba was handed over to us by his first owner in spring 2024 for health reasons and not due to behavioral problems. Now we hope the little one won't become a couch potato. Kuba is a real character. Bold, lively, in the puppy stage, as fast as a greyhound, clever, cheeky, always a bit "on top" and dominant. At the same time, he also seeks a lot of closeness with his humans, is cuddly, playful, sweet and likes to be the center of attention.

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Gewicht: 7,5 kgSchulterhöhe: ~ 38 cm Unser Sorgenpinscher Kuba... eigentlich wurde Kuba aus gesundheitlichen Gründen seiner ersten Halter im Frühjahr 2024 an uns abgegeben und nicht aufgrund von Verhaltensproblemen. Nun hoffen wir, dass der Kleine nicht zum Langsitzer wird. Kuba ist eine echte Marke. Keck, aufgeweckt, voll im Flegelalter, schnell wie ein Windhund, clever, rotzfrech, immer ein bisschen "drüber" und kontrollierend. Gleichzeitig sucht er bei seinen Menschen auch viel Nähe, ist verschmust, verspielt, zuckersüß und gerne im Mittelpunkt. Was seine

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Elmshorn

Shelter

Tierheim Elmshorn

Living with Kuba

✕Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Elmshorn · Elmshorn

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Kuba home

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About Kuba

What life with Kuba looks like

Kuba is an adult dog waiting at Tierheim Elmshorn in Elmshorn.

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 Kuba, answered.

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