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Leone

Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 5 years

Leone came to our shelter because his family had to move to an apartment where no dogs are allowed. Leone initially meets strangers with great distrust. If he feels threatened or someone gets too close, he shows clear defensive behavior. However, once he has gained trust, he shows himself to be a friendly and affectionate companion. In his previous life, Leone unfortunately did not learn that humans take control for him. Therefore, he is looking for dog-experienced people who can give him clear rules and security and show him that he can rely on his caregiver. Leone travels easily in the car and, if he knows them, also gets along with children. He usually gets along very well with smaller dogs, but reacts aggressively to dominant males. Cats or other small animals should not live in his new home. Dog walking hours (dog walkers) Closed on legal holidays.

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Leone kam zu uns ins Tierheim, weil seine Familie in eine Wohnung umziehen musste, in der keine Hundehaltung erlaubt ist. Fremden Menschen begegnet Leone zunächst mit großem Misstrauen. Fühlt er sich bedrängt oder kommt ihm jemand zu nahe, zeigt er deutliches Abwehrverhalten. Hat er jedoch mal Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er sich als freundlicher und anhänglicher Begleiter. In seiner bisherigen Haltung hat Leone leider nicht gelernt, dass der Mensch die Kontrolle für ihn übernimmt. Deshalb sucht er hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihm klare Regeln und Sicherheit geben und ihm zeigen, dass er sich auf seine Bezugsperson verlassen kann. Leone fährt problemlos im Auto mit und kommt, sofern er sie kennt, auch mit Kindern zurecht. Mit kleineren Hunden verträgt er sich meistens sehr gut, bei dominierenden Rüden reagiert er aggressiv. Katzen oder andere Kleintiere sollten nicht in seinem neuen Zuhause leben. Ausführzeiten Hunde (Gassigänger) An gesetzlichen Feiertagen geschlossen.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Memmingen
Shelter
Tierheim Memmingen
Living with Leone
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Memmingen · MemmingenLearn about Chihuahua →

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Bringing Leone home

What you'll need for Leone 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 Leone

What life with Leone looks like

Leone is a large adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Memmingen in Memmingen.

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.

🇩🇪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.

Memmingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leone, answered.

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