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Adopt Mexx

Belgian Malinois · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Mexx arrived at our shelter in late December 2024 after a serious biting incident. So far, he has shown friendliness and cooperativeness. However, the animal shelter routine is very difficult for him as he is highly reactive and stress-sensitive. As a working dog, of course, he also lacks the necessary mental and physical stimulation. Within our means, we are currently working with him on his projects, such as: - Frustration tolerance - Impulse control - Calmness - Leash manners - Dog interactions Mexx is not fundamentally incompatible. During a focused, calm introduction, he shows great friendliness towards confident female dogs. We are looking for people with breed experience, without children, small pets, or cats, who are aware of the responsibility and task of a behaviorally sound dog and enjoy working with Mexx. Our dog training classes are ready to support Mexx's future owners.

Read original (de)

Mexx kam Ende Dezember 2024 nach einem schweren Beißvorfall zu uns ins Tierheim. Bei uns zeigt er sich bisher freundlich und kooperativ. Allerdings fällt ihm der Tierheimalltag sehr schwer, da er sehr reiz- und stressanfällig ist. Als Arbeitshund fehlt ihm natürlich auch die nötige geistige- und körperliche Auslastung. Im Rahmen unserer Möglichkeiten arbeiten wir derzeit mit ihm an seinen Baustellen, wie:- Frustrationstoleranz - Impulskontrolle - Ruhe - Leinenführigkeit - Hundebegegnungen Mexx ist nicht prinzipiell unverträglich. Bei gezielter, ruhiger Zusammenführung zeigt er sich souveränen Hündinnen gegenüber sehr freundlich. Für Mexx suchen wir möglichst rasseerfahrene Menschen, ohne Kinder, Kleintiere oder Katzen, die sich der Aufgabe und Verantwortung eines verhaltensorginellen Hundes bewusst sind und Freude daran haben, mit Mexx zu arbeiten. Unsere Hundeschule ist bereit, auch Mexx künftige Halter zu unterstützen.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn
Living with Mexx
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn · GermanyLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Mexx home

What you'll need for Mexx 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 Mexx

What life with Mexx looks like

Mexx is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn 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. 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 Mexx, answered.

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