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Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Young Β· 2 years

Max is a 2-year-old male Mechelaar (Belgian Malinois). This boy has always lived as a farm dog and is therefore used to a life with plenty of freedom and space to roam. For Max we are looking for a good home where he has room to move freely and where someone will really put in the effort to work with him. Max is used to spending a lot of time outdoors, roaming freely around the farmyard and sleeping in a kennel. Although he does not yet know life indoors, we expect that with the right guidance and some patience Max will certainly be able to adjust to it here. A house with enough space around it could therefore be a fine place for him. A busy city or residential neighborhood is not a suitable environment for Max. He needs peace, space, and the opportunity to be outside and active. Max is a true Mechelaar who wants to be challenged not only physically but also mentally. It is therefore important that his new owner is happy to work actively with him. Think, for example, of detection work or scent work. These are wonderful ways to help Max burn off his energy while at the same time letting him put his nose and head to work. We are looking for a home for Max without other dogs or cats, as he cannot live together with them. We also will not place him with a family with young children. Besides his need for exercise and challenge, Max also has a affectionate side. He loves to wander around with his owner, to get a pat on his head now and then, or to run after a ball. Max enjoys his freedom, but he also likes being together with his owner.

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Max is een Mechelse herder reu van 2 jaar oud. Deze jongen heeft altijd als erfhond geleefd en is dan ook gewend aan een leven met veel vrijheid en ruimte om zich heen. Voor Max zoeken we een fijne plek waar hij lekker de ruimte heeft en waar er ook echt met hem aan de slag wordt gegaan. Max is gewend om veel buiten te zijn, vrij over het erf rond te lopen en in een kennel te slapen. Hoewel hij het leven binnenshuis nog niet kent, verwachten we dat Max hier met de juiste begeleiding en wat geduld zeker aan zou kunnen wennen. Een huis met voldoende ruimte eromheen kan dan ook een prima plek voor hem zijn. Een drukke stad of woonwijk is voor Max geen geschikte omgeving. Hij heeft behoefte aan rust, ruimte en de mogelijkheid om lekker buiten bezig te zijn. Max is een echte Mechelse herder die niet alleen lichamelijk, maar ook mentaal uitgedaagd wil worden. Het is dan ook belangrijk dat zijn nieuwe baas graag actief met hem aan de slag gaat. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan detectiewerk of speuren. Dit zijn mooie manieren om Max zijn energie kwijt te laten raken en hem tegelijkertijd lekker met zijn neus en koppie te laten werken. We zoeken voor Max een plek zonder andere honden of katten, aangezien hij hier niet mee kan samenleven. Ook plaatsen we hem niet in een gezin met jonge kinderen. Naast zijn behoefte aan beweging en uitdaging heeft Max ook een gezellige kant. Hij vindt het heerlijk om samen met zijn baas wat rond te drentelen, af en toe een aai over zijn bol te krijgen of lekker achter een balletje aan te rennen. Max geniet van zijn vrijheid, maar vindt het ook fijn om samen met zijn baas bezig te zijn.

Size
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Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem
Living with Max
  • βœ•Neutered
  • βœ•Good with dogs
  • βœ•Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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  3. 03
    Legal Β· EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem in Netherlands.

A young 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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Adopting from Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

Netherlands, Netherlands β€” browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Max, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Max?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Max on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Max if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem 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 Max 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Max isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem early rather than rehoming privately; they know Max 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 (NL). Translation is imperfect β€” 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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