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Male · Adult · 7 years

Lesko-Bobbes is a Malinois-Hollandse Herder mix. He was born deaf, which poses certain requirements for his future human family. With the necessary experience and knowledge about caring for deaf dogs, his daily life can be very well managed – his limitation hardly stands out in cohabitation. Lesko is leash-trained and consistently masters basic commands through hand signals. Encounters with pedestrians and cyclists usually proceed unproblematically. However, once trust is built, he shows great loyalty and cuddliness towards his human. He bonds closely and seeks the proximity of his primary caregiver. His high intelligence and learnability make regular mental stimulation necessary. Without the appropriate mental stimulation, Lesko tends to develop stereotypical behaviors. A structured daily routine with clear rules, fixed schedules, and confident leadership is essential for him. In households with small children, frequent visitors, or a lot of commotion, he does not feel comfortable. Also, cats and other small animals should not live in the same household. In interactions with fellow animals, his preference is decided by their sympathy. Lesko needs time to get used to other dogs and tends to be jealous. We therefore see him more as a single dog. A cohabitation with a single, confident dog might be possible under certain circumstances and can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For Lesko, we are looking for dog-experienced people who are willing to give him the necessary time, patience, and stability. Those who take him in will gain a loyal, eager-to-learn, and very special dog whose deafness is hardly noticeable in daily life.

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Lesko-Bobbes ist ein Malinois-Hollandse Herder-Mix. Er wurde taub geboren, was bestimmte Anforderungen an seine zukünftigen Menschen stellt. Mit der nötigen Erfahrung und dem Wissen über den Umgang mit tauben Hunden lässt sich sein Alltag jedoch sehr gut gestalten – seine Einschränkung fällt im Zusammenleben kaum auf. Lesko ist leinenführig und beherrscht die Grundkommandos zuverlässig über Sichtzeichen. Begegnungen mit Fußgängern und Radfahrern verlaufen in der Regel unproblematisch. Hat Lesko jedoch Vertrauen aufgebaut, zeigt er sich seinem Menschen gegenüber sehr loyal und verschmust. Er bindet sich eng und sucht die Nähe seiner Bezugsperson. Seine hohe Intelligenz und Lernbereitschaft machen eine regelmäßige geistige Auslastung notwendig. Ohne entsprechende Beschäftigung neigt Lesko zu stereotypem Verhalten. Ein strukturierter Alltag mit klaren Regeln, festen Abläufen und souveräner Führung ist für ihn essenziell. In Haushalten mit kleinen Kindern, häufigem Besuch oder viel Trubel fühlt er sich nicht wohl. Auch Katzen und andere Kleintiere sollten nicht im selben Haushalt leben. Im Kontakt mit Artgenossen entscheidet die Sympathie. Lesko braucht Zeit, um sich an fremde Hunde zu gewöhnen, und neigt zur Eifersucht. Wir sehen ihn daher eher als Einzelhund. Ein Zusammenleben mit einem souveränen Ersthund ist unter Umständen möglich und können wir im Einzelfall prüfen. Für Lesko suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen, die bereit sind, ihm die notwendige Zeit, Geduld und Stabilität zu geben. Wer sich auf ihn einlässt, gewinnt einen treuen, lernwilligen und sehr besonderen Hund, dem seine Taubheit im Alltag kaum anzumerken ist.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Lesko-Bobbes
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Ettlingen · Ettlingen

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Lesko-Bobbes home

What you'll need for Lesko-Bobbes 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
  2. 02
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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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About Lesko-Bobbes

What life with Lesko-Bobbes looks like

Lesko-Bobbes is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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. 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 Lesko-Bobbes, answered.

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