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Mixed Breed · Female

Lexy is a small, cheerful whirlwind. She comes from an overcrowded Romanian animal shelter and was allowed to travel to her foster home in Germany. Here, Lexy quickly adapted to daily life. She is always in good spirits, loves to play and romp with her humans, her stuffed bears, or with other dogs. She also has no problem with children. Lexy absolutely adores cuddling. Physical contact is very important to her. Overall, Lexy is quite easy-going. You can take her anywhere, for example, into the city, to a café, and she has even been on a cable car. She enjoys car rides, walks well on a leash, and loves going for walks. In an enclosed area, she can also be let off the leash. Lexy is an absolute ray of sunshine, and you can never be mad at her. She always wants to please and do everything right, but she simply doesn't understand many things. Not because she doesn't want to, but because she can't. Unfortunately, this also makes house training a bit challenging for her. If you let her out regularly, it works well. Therefore, we are looking for someone who spends a lot of time at home, and a small garden would be very beneficial. You might think, a small, sweet, uncomplicated dog in her best years – that's perfect. However, there is a "but." Unfortunately, Lexy has some health issues. She has paroxysmal dyskinesia, which manifests as muscle spasms in her legs and back. These episodes have various causes, and Lexy is very sensitive to food ingredients. Therefore, she receives hypoallergenic special food and medication. We, of course, provide guidance and support. As a second issue, Lexy has grade 4 patellar luxation in both knees. This means that her kneecaps are permanently displaced to the side of the knee where they don't belong. Since Lexy is a lightweight at just under 4 kg, she manages quite well. You only notice a certain instability in her hind legs.

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Lexy ist ein kleiner, fröhlicher Wirbelwind. Sie kommt aus einem überfüllten, rumänischen Tierheim und durfte auf ihre Pflegestelle in Deutschland ausreisen. Hier hat sich Lexy schnell in den Alltag eingelebt. Sie hat immer gute Laune, spielt und tobt gerne mit ihren Menschen, mit ihren Kuschelbären oder auch mit den anderen Hunden. Auch mit Kindern hat sie kein Problem. Lexy findet kuscheln absolut super. Körperkontakt ist ihr sehr wichtig. Lexy ist insgesamt recht unkompliziert. Man kann sie überall mit hinnehmen z.B. in die Stadt, ins Café, sogar Seilbahn ist sie schon gefahren. Sie fährt gerne Auto, läuft prima an der Leine und geht sehr gerne spazieren. In überschaubarem Gebiet kann sie auch abgeleint werden.Lexy ist ein absoluter Sonnenschein und man kann ihr nie böse sein. Eigentlich will sie immer gefallen und alles richtig machen, aber sie versteht viele Dinge einfach nicht. Nicht weil sie nicht will, sondern weil sie nicht kann. Daher fällt ihr leider auch das Thema Stubenreinheit etwas schwer. Lässt man sie regelmäßig raus, geht es gut. Daher suchen wir jemand der viel Zeit zu Hause ist und ein kleiner Garten ist sehr von Vorteil. Sie denken bestimmt, ein kleiner, süßer, unkomplizierter Hund im besten Alter – das ist doch perfekt.Jetzt kommt aber leider ein Aber. Lexy hat bedauerlicherweise gesundheitliche Baustellen. Sie hat eine Paroxysmale Dyskinesie. Diese äußert sich in Muskelkrämpfen in den Beinen und dem Rücken. Diese Anfälle haben verschiedene Ursachen, unter anderem reagiert Lexy sehr sensibel auf Futterinhaltsstoffe. Daher erhält sie Hyperallergenes Spezialfutter und Medikamente. Wir geben hier natürlich Anleitung und Unterstützung.Als zweite Baustelle hat Lexy in beiden Knien eine Patellaluxation Grad 4. D.h. die Kniescheiben sind dauerhaft seitlich am Knie und nicht da wo sie hingehören. Da Lexy mit ihren knapp 4 kg ein absolutes Leichtgewicht ist, kommt sie prima damit klar. Man merkt ihr nur eine gewisse Instabilität in den Hinterbeinen an.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Markdorf
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Markdorf
Living with Lexy
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Bringing Lexy home

What you'll need for Lexy 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 Lexy

What life with Lexy looks like

Lexy is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Markdorf in Markdorf.

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. 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 Lexy, answered.

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