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German Shepherd · Male · Young · 1 year

Weight: 34 kg; Shoulder height: ~ 61 cm Beautiful is our Lex, but unfortunately not for everyone: Lex was given to us by a family after he showed sudden behavioral problems in the form of aggressions against the family father and later also against the children. This behavior became too dangerous for the family after some weeks. He had lived with them without incidents for 1.5 years before. First veterinary examinations found no indication of health causes. We currently assume that a mix of his rather unstable character in connection with his maturing and uncertainties in human-dog communication led him to start correcting his people. At our animal shelter, Lex quickly bonded to his trusted people in the first weeks and allows them many things (brushing, body examinations in a "looser environment" and relaxed atmosphere, putting on a muzzle/gear). However, he also shows tension with us whenever he doesn't like something and can have injury intentions if one does not recognize or misinterprets his body language. Therefore, we are looking for a very experienced and confident home for Lex in this regard. For security, Lex is led with a muzzle outside our premises and in new situations/when meeting new people. Children can no longer live in the same household. Characteristically, Lex shows basic typical German Shepherd traits. He wants to please (but not at any price), use his head, be occupied in a reasonable way, go for long walks, and always be involved. If he is not stimulated, Lex quickly becomes a nervous bundle. New owners should avoid ball-throwing games and anything that intensifies his hunting instinct, as Lex has already developed difficulties with impulse control. Activities that require him to use his mind make Lex a lot of fun and are much healthier for his psyche and further development. With other animals, it depends on sympathy. The counterpart should like his way of playing and not be deterred by his sometimes appearing lack of distance - then both will get along very well. Lex usually does not seek conflicts himself, but does not like to take it when another dog reprimands him, for example, due to pushy behavior, and then does not contribute to relaxing the situation. On the leash, Lex has shown great excitement so far, even leading to leash aggression when making eye contact with other dogs - this needs to be practiced. Lex loves going for walks and even shows the animal caretakers in the corridor in front of his room exactly where his harness is so that we can finally put it on and he can run off. ; ) The longer he goes on a (quiet) walk, the more visibly relaxed Lex becomes with us and then usually walks very nicely on the leash. Some hours alone were no problem for Lex in the old home. This is likely to also not be a difficulty in the new home after acclimatization and good stimulation. Lex rides well in the car, but is generally - according to his type - excited. Please write us an email if you are interested, including your phone number and a short description of yourself.

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Gewicht: 34 kgSchulterhöhe: ~ 61 cm Bildschön ist unser Lex, aber leider nicht etwas für jeden: Lex wurde von einer Familie an uns abgegeben, nachdem er plötzliche Verhaltensauffälligkeiten in Form von Aggressionen gegen den Familienvater und später auch gegen die Kinder zeigte. Dieses Verhalten wurde der Familie nach einigen Wochen zu gefährlich. Er hat zuvor 1,5 Jahre ohne Vorfälle bei ihnen gelebt. Erste tierärztliche Untersuchungen ergaben kein Indiz für gesundheitliche Ursachen. Wir gehen aktuell davon aus, dass eine Mischung aus seinem eher instabilen Wesen in Verbindung mit seinem Erwachsenwerden und Unklarheiten in der Mensch-Hund-Kommunikation dazu geführt haben, dass er damit angefangen hat, seine Menschen zu maßregeln. Bei uns im Tierheim hat Lex sich in den ersten Wochen schnell an seine Bezugspersonen gebunden und lässt sich von diesen vieles gefallen (bürsten, Untersuchungen am Körper in "lockerer Umgebung" & entspannter Atmosphäre, Maulkorb/Geschirr anziehen). Er zeigt aber auch bei uns durchaus Anspannung, sobald er etwas nicht mag und kann Verletzungsabsichten haben, wenn man seine Körpersprache nicht erkennt oder missdeutet. Deshalb suchen wir für Lex ein in dieser Hinsicht sehr erfahrenes und souveränes Zuhause. Zur Absicherung wird Lex außerhalb unseres Geländes und in neuen Situationen/beim Kennenlernen neuer Menschen mit Maulkorb geführt. Kinder können leider nicht mehr in demselben Haushalt leben. Charakterlich zeigt Lex grundlegend typische Schäferhund-Eigenschaften. Er möchte gefallen (jedoch nicht um jeden Preis), seinen Kopf benutzen, auf eine vernünftige Art beschäftigt werden, lange Spaziergänge machen und immer mit dabei sein. Ist er nicht ausgelastet, wird Lex schnell zum unruhigen Nervenbündel. Von Ballwurfspielen und allem, was sein Beutegreifverhalten verstärkt, sollten seine neuen Halter Abstand nehmen, da Lex dadurch bereits Schwierigkeiten bei seiner Impulskontrolle entwickelt hat. Beschäftigungen, bei denen er seinen Geist nutzen muss, machen Lex auch sehr viel Spaß und sind wesentlich gesünder für seine Psyche und weitere Entwicklung. Bei Artgenossen entscheidet die Sympathie. Lex' Gegenüber sollte seine Art zu spielen mögen und nicht von seiner teils auftretenden Distanzlosigkeit abgeschreckt sein - dann werden beide sehr gut miteinander auskommen. Streit sucht Lex normalerweise nicht von selbst, steckt aber ungern ein, wenn ihn ein Artgenosse z. B. aufgrund aufdringlichen Verhaltens maßregelt und trägt dann nicht zur Entspannung der Situation bei. An der Leine zeigt Lex bisher leider noch große Aufregung bis hin zu Leinenaggression bei Blickkontakt zu anderen Hunden - dies muss geübt werden. Spazieren geht Lex für sein Leben gern und zeigt uns Tierpflegerinnen im Flur vor seinem Zimmer auch gerne genau an, wo sein Geschirr hängt, damit wir ihn endlich anziehen und er losdüsen darf. ;) Je länger er einen (ruhigen) Spaziergang macht, desto mehr entspannt sich Lex bei uns sichtlich und läuft dann in der Regel sehr angenehm an der Leine nebenher. Einige Stunden alleine bleiben konnte Lex im alten Zuhause problemlos. Dies wird nach Eingewöhnung und guter Auslastung voraussichtlich auch im neuen Zuhause keine Schwierigkeit sein. Im Auto fährt Lex gut mit, ist aber insgesamt - seinem Typus entsprechend - dabei aufgeregt. Wenn Sie Interesse oder Fragen zu diesem Hund haben, schreiben Sie uns eine E-Mail mit Ihrere Telefonnummer und einer kleinen Beschreibung zu sich selbst an

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Elmshorn
Shelter
Tierheim Elmshorn
Living with Lex
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Elmshorn · ElmshornLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lex home

What you'll need for Lex 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 Lex

What life with Lex looks like

Lex is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Elmshorn in Elmshorn.

An young 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 Lex, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lex?
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 Lex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lex 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Lex 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 Lex 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 Lex 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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