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Lucien

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 8 years

Weight: 26 kg Shoulder height: approx. 50 cm Important in short: Lucien is very attached to his trusted people and cuddly. After arriving he was serious and withdrawn, but has gradually thawed out and can be very funny. He is more indifferent towards strangers and does not necessarily seek contact. Lucien is confident, but also sensitive and has a calm demeanor - with exceptions: When he is outside, for example, he finds branches or sticks, gets excited and is hardly reachable from them. Also, in the first weeks he tended to control us by holding onto our movement. However, this has completely disappeared with his trusted people. We only rehome him to people who have enough know-how to calm him down and guide him safely even in these "excited" situations. Lucien's behavior is not suitable for small children. Lucien enjoys walking and is fearless when it comes to environmental stimuli. At first, he pulls on the leash because of the excitement, but can also walk very politely next to his human. Dog encounters are tense for him and he tends to fixate, but he can be easily led past. With other animals, Lucien is excited and tense, here it depends on the sympathy. If Lucien is provoked, he will not avoid a fight. Being alone at times will probably not be a problem for Lucien after the adjustment period. He shows himself very calm in his room, doesn't destroy anything, and is house trained. He loves to burrow into a large blanket and spend the day like that - especially when it's cold and rainy outside! Unfortunately, Lucien suffers from arthritis in the elbows. He is still very mobile and likes to run, but you have to be careful not to overexert him. Because of this, he participates in physiotherapy with us, which he should continue in his new home. At times, he may also need medication with anti-inflammatory and painkillers. As an American Staffordshire Terrier, Lucien is subject to special regulations in many places, so his future owners should be familiar with the legal situation regarding these dogs in the country and abroad. In Hamburg, for example, keeping this breed is not allowed, so Lucien will not be rehomed there. We are looking for people who are aware of the responsibility, to lead a dog of a breed that is not welcome in many places or has been disgraced by their owners, in public in such a way that they leave a positive impression. Please write us an email if you are interested, with a brief description of yourself. Please don't forget to include your phone number.

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Gewicht: 26 kgSchulterhöhe: ca. 50 cm Wichtiges in Kürze: Lucien ist seinen Bezugspersonen sehr zugetan und verschmust. Nachdem er bei seiner Ankunft ernst und in sich gekehrt war, ist er zunehmend aufgetaut und kann sehr witzig werden. Fremden gegenüber ist er eher gleichgültig und sucht nicht unbedingt Kontakt. Lucien ist selbstsicher, aber auch sensibel und hat ein ruhiges Wesen - mit Ausnahmen: Wenn er draußen z. B. Äste oder Stöcke findet, steigert er sich hinein und ist kaum von ihnen abzurufen. Auch versuchte er die ersten Wochen wiederholt, uns durch Festhalten in der Bewegung zu kontrollieren. Dies hat sich aber bei seinen Bezugspersonen komplett gelegt. Wir vermitteln ihn nur an Menschen, die genug Know-How und Gefühl mitbringen, um Lucien auch in diesen "aufgeregten" Situationen wieder beruhigen und sicher führen zu können. Für Kleinkinder eignet sich Luciens Verhalten nicht. Spazieren geht Lucien sehr gerne und ist unerschrocken gegenüber Umweltreizen. Anfangs zieht er durch die Aufregung schon mal an der Leine, er kann aber auch sehr manierlich neben seinem Menschen laufen. Hundebegegnungen bringt er angespannt hinter sich und neigt zum Fixieren, lässt sich aber in der Regel gut vorbeiführen. Bei Artgenossen ist Lucien aufgeregt und angespannt, hier entscheidet die Sympathie. Wenn Lucien angepöbelt wird, würde er einem Streit nicht aus dem Weg gehen. Aufgrund eines Beißvorfalls mit einem anderen Hund, wurde Lucien von der Behörde als "Gefahrhund" eingestuft und darf dementsprechend nur mit Erlaubnis der Behörde gehalten werden. Damals befand sich Lucien noch bei seinem Vorbesitzer. Ein Sachkundenachweis muss auch bei der oder dem zukünftigen Halter:in vorliegen. Das gesicherte Führen mit Maulkorb und Leine ist Pflicht. Zeitweise alleine zu bleiben wird für Lucien nach Eingewöhnungszeit wahrscheinlich kein Problem sein. Er zeigt sich in seinem Zimmer sehr ruhig, zerstört nichts und ist stubenrein. Er liebt es, sich in eine große Kuscheldecke einzuwühlen und so den Tag zu verbringen - vor allem, wenn es draußen kalt und nass ist! Lucien hat leider mit Arthrosen in den Ellenbogen zu kämpfen. Er ist noch sehr mobil und läuft gerne, man muss aber darauf achten, ihn nicht zu überlasten. Physiotherapie ist anzuraten. Phasenweise braucht er ggf. auch medikamentöse Unterstützung mit Entzündungshemmer und Schmerzmittel. Als American Staffordshire Terrier gelten für Lucien an vielen Orten besondere Bestimmungen, weshalb seine zukünftigen Halter sich mit der Gesetzeslage zu diesen Hunden im In- und Ausland auskennen sollten. In Hamburg ist die Haltung dieser Hunde z. B. nicht erlaubt, deshalb wird Lucien nicht dorthin vermittelt werden. Wir suchen Menschen, die sich der Verantwortung bewusst sind, Hunde einer Rasse, die vielerorts "nicht erwünscht" bzw. durch ihre Halter in Verruf geraten ist, in der Öffentlichkeit so zu führen, dass sie dabei ein positives Bild hinterlassen. Lucien wurde behördlich sichergestellt und im Oktober 2026 zur

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Elmshorn
Shelter
Tierheim Elmshorn
Living with Lucien
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Elmshorn · ElmshornLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Lucien home

What you'll need for Lucien 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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    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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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Lucien

What life with Lucien looks like

Lucien is a large adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Elmshorn in Elmshorn.

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.

Elmshorn, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lucien, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lucien?
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 Lucien on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lucien 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 Lucien 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 Lucien 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 Lucien 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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