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Lucius

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 5 years

over: 🍀 Other dogs: very, very gladly, whether female dog or male dog Other animals: not known Children: rather not Dog experience: experience in the area of behavior correction Problems: Defends his trusted people when insufficient leadership is given (resolvable) Specials: Walks super on the leash, knows the muzzle, rides well in the car Hallo, I am Lucius! I am a little habit-forming dog with a big need for security. In my previous home, I sometimes had trouble when I felt the need to protect my resources. This led to me defending my owner. In the animal shelter, this behavior does not show, but in a new environment, it could reappear. If I build trust with my people, I can very well orient myself to them and willingly let them take the lead. Then I walk calmly on the leash and can filter out environmental stimuli well. For safety, I wear a muzzle outside, but this would not be necessary anymore with my trusted people. I work very well with my people and am easily motivated, especially searching for tea bags gives me immense joy! In this work as a tracking dog, I have really discovered my talent and could live out this passion if I may work with you. My caretakers will gladly explain to you how you can mentally challenge me. At first, I am a bit reserved towards strangers, but if I know someone, I am a real snuggle dog. I get along well with other dogs and could also be rehomed as a second dog. Staying alone is still difficult for me, so a little patience is needed to show me that this is no problem. If you are ready to give me security and work with me as a tracking dog, I am looking forward to getting to know you! Write a simple email and tell me why you believe you are the right people for me. Maybe we can meet in person soon! Love, yours, Lucius 🐾 Videos:.

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Andere Hunde: sehr, sehr gerne, egal ob Hündin oder Rüde Andere Tiere: nicht bekannt Kinder: eher nicht Hundeerfahrung: Hundeerfahrung im Bereich Verhaltenskorrektur Probleme: Verteidigt seine Bezugspersonen bei unzureichender Führung (händelbar) Besonderheiten: Läuft super an der Leine, kennt Maulkorb, fährt gut im Auto mit Hallo zusammen, ich bin Lucius! Ich bin ein kleiner Gewohnheitshund mit einem großen Bedürfnis nach Sicherheit. In meinem früheren Zuhause hatte ich manchmal Schwierigkeiten, wenn ich das Gefühl hatte, meine Ressourcen schützen zu müssen. Das führte dazu, dass ich meine Besitzerin verteidigt habe. Im Tierheim zeigt sich dieses Verhalten nicht, aber in einem neuen Umfeld könnte es wieder auftreten. Wenn ich Vertrauen zu meinen Menschen aufbaue, kann ich mich sehr gut an ihnen orientieren und überlasse ihnen gerne die Führung. Dann laufe ich ruhig an der Leine und kann Umweltreize gut ausblenden. Zur Sicherheit trage ich draußen Maulkorb, dieser wäre bei meinen Bezugspersonen aber nicht mehr notwendig. Ich arbeite sehr gerne mit meinen Menschen und lasse mich gut motivieren besonders das Teebeutelsuchen macht mir riesigen Spaß! In dieser Arbeit als Spürhund habe ich wirklich mein Talent entdeckt und könnte diese Leidenschaft ausleben, wenn ich mit euch arbeiten darf. Meine Pfleger erklären euch gerne, wie ihr mich geistig auslasten könnt. Anfangs bin ich etwas zurückhaltend gegenüber fremden Menschen, aber wenn ich jemanden kenne, bin ich ein richtiger Kuschelhund. Das Alleine bleiben fällt mir noch schwer, also braucht es ein wenig Geduld, um mir zu zeigen, dass das alles kein Problem ist. Wenn ihr bereit seid, mir Sicherheit zu geben und mit mir als Spürhund zu arbeiten, freue ich mich darauf, euch kennenzulernen! Schreibt einfach eine Mail an und erzählt, warum ihr glaubt, die richtigen Menschen für mich zu sein. Vielleicht dürfen wir uns bald persönlich treffen! Liebe Grüße, euer Lucius 🐾 Videos: Lucius zeigt uns heute die Teebeutel Suche >hier klickenhier klickenhier klickenhier klickenhier klicken<

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Tierheim Stuttgart
Living with Lucius
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Stuttgart · StuttgartLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Lucius home

What you'll need for Lucius 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 Lucius

What life with Lucius looks like

Lucius is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Stuttgart in Stuttgart.

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.

Note from the shelter: Resource guarding behavior requiring behavioral correction expertise. Needs muzzle training and gradual trust building.

🇩🇪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 Lucius, answered.

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