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Lucky (auf Probe)

French Bulldog · Male · Adult · 5 years

Lucky is an initially very suspicious and insecure dog. If he knows someone, he is friendly and approachable. With strangers, but especially in his territory, he constantly advances. He does this even with familiar people in his territory. Lucky is over-territorial and shows this by constantly going after the people he is supposed to live with and trying to bite them. With other dogs, he is generally friendly and compatible. He might be suitable as a second dog. For Lucky, we are looking for dog-experienced people without children. He needs consistent people who are willing to work on his problems. It would probably be most sensible if he has a room or area to himself in his new home. Lucky is house-trained and can also stay alone without problems and travels well by car. We are happy that you are interested in Lucky. Send us a direct application for Lucky and you will become his godparent. Of course, Lucky is also happy to receive individual financial and material donations.

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Lucky ist ein anfangs sehr misstrauischer und unsicherer Hund. Wenn er jemanden kennt, dann ist er freundlich und umgänglich. Bei Fremden, aber auch vor allem in seinem Revier geht er immer wieder nach vorne. In seinem Revier macht er das auch bei vertrauten Personen. Lucky ist übertrieben territorial und zeigt dies, in dem er immer wieder auf die Menschen, mit denen er zusammen wohnen soll, losgeht und versucht sie zu beißen. Mit anderen Hunden ist er nach Sympathie verträglich. Er wäre eventuell als Zweithund geeignet. Für Lucky suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen ohne Kinder. Er benötigt konsequente Personen, die mit ihm an seinen Problemen arbeiten wollen. Wahrscheinlich wäre es am sinnvollsten, wenn er in seinem neuen Zuhause ein Zimmer/einen Bereich für sich hat. Lucky ist stubenrein und kann auch mal ohne Probleme alleine bleiben und fährt gut mit dem Auto mit. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie sich für Lucky (auf Probe) interessieren. Senden Sie uns am besten direkt eine Interessentenanfrage. Dann werden Sie Pate für Lucky (auf Probe). Natürlich freut sich Lucky (auf Probe) auch über einzelne Geld- und Sachspenden.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Karlsruhe
Shelter
Tierheim Karlsruhe
Living with Lucky (auf Probe)
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Karlsruhe · KarlsruheLearn about French Bulldog →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Lucky (auf Probe) home

What you'll need for Lucky (auf Probe) in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Lucky (auf Probe)

What life with Lucky (auf Probe) looks like

Lucky (auf Probe) is a medium-sized adult french bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe.

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.

Note from the shelter: Extremely territorial behavior, attempts to bite household members, needs own space/room

🇩🇪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.

Karlsruhe, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lucky (auf Probe), answered.

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