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Ludwig

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Ludwig is a friendly and sociable dog, but he needs some time to get used to new people. Once he feels familiar with you, he shows himself to be affectionate and open. It is important that prospective adoptive families have experience with dogs and are able to guide and understand Ludwig. A home that can respond to his needs will make it easier for him to settle in. He is very eager to learn, curious, and willing to be trained, which will certainly be helpful. Attending a dog school or working with a good dog trainer can further develop these qualities, so that you can have a really wonderful dog by your side in less time. If you have fallen in love with Ludwig and can offer him a home that meets his needs, please get in touch. After a positive preliminary check and for a protection fee of 495 euros, Ludwig can be microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and set off to his new home with his own EU pet passport.

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Ludwig ist ein freundlicher und aufgeschlossener Hund, der jedoch eine gewisse Zeit benötigt, um sich an neue Menschen zu gewöhnen. Ist er erst einmal vertraut, zeigt er sich zugewandt und aufgeschlossen. Es ist wichtig, dass potenzielle Adoptiveltern Hundeerfahrung haben und in der Lage sind, Ludwig zu leiten und zu verstehen. Ein Zuhause, das auf seine Bedürfnisse eingehen kann, wird es ihm erleichtern, sich einzugewöhnen. Er ist sehr wissbegierig, neugierig und auch lernwillig, was sicherlich hilfreich sein wird. Durch eine Hundeschule oder einen guten Hundetrainer, kann man diese Eigenschaften zusätzlich fördern und somit in kürzerer Zeit einen wirklich tollen Hund an seiner Seite haben. Wenn Sie sich in Ludwig verliebt haben und ihm ein Zuhause bieten können, das auf seine Bedürfnisse eingeht, melden Sie sich gerne. Nach einer positiven Vorkontrolle und gegen eine Schutzgebühr von 495 Euro darf sich Ludwig gechippt, geimpft, entwurmt, kastriert und mit eigenem EU-Pass auf den Weg in sein neues Zuhause machen.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.

Living with Ludwig

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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Bringing Ludwig home

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About Ludwig

What life with Ludwig looks like

Ludwig is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ludwig, answered.

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