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Mika

Male · Adult · 6 years

Mika came to us at the animal shelter as a puppy with his two siblings and unfortunately was in the crucial imprinting phase during quarantine, so he didn’t get to experience any environmental stimuli. From a puppy’s perspective, he already showed that he is a very insecure male dog. Everything that is unfamiliar to him is initially very scary. Mika will then lie down and say he won’t take another step. Of course, as a puppy, this is still cute, but now as an adult male dog, it’s very exhausting. Mika shows territorial behavior towards strangers in the enclosure but is actually quite nice with familiar people. Except when it comes to brushing, which he doesn’t find as funny anymore. He should wear a muzzle during brushing and at the vet. Female dogs find Mika appealing, but he can be very intrusive, which not every female dog appreciates. If he is rehomed with a female dog, she should be very composed. We are looking for experienced Herdenschutzhund owners who are familiar with the breed and can give Mika the time he needs. We do not place him in an enclosure system! He should be given the opportunity in his new home to decide whether he prefers to be inside or outside. Cats and children under 16 years old should not live in the household. Best placed with a resident dog (second-dog home).

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Mika kam als Welpe mit seinen beiden Geschwistern zu uns in Tierheim und war leider in der wichtigsten Prägezeit bei uns in der Quarantäne, dadurch hat er keine Umweltreize kennengelernt. Er zeigte schon von Welpen an, dass er ein sehr unsicherer Rüde ist. Alles was für Ihn fremd ist, ist erstmal sehr gruselig. Mika legt sich dann erstmal hin und sagt ich gehe keinen Schritt mehr weiter. Das ist als Welpe natürlich noch süß, aber jetzt als erwachsener Rüde sehr anstrengend. Mika zeigt sich im Zwinger gegenüber fremden Menschen Territorial. Ist aber eigentlich einen ganz netter bei vertrauten Menschen. Außer es geht ans Bürsten, das findet er dann nicht mehr so witzig. Er sollte beim Bürsten und beim Tierarzt einen Maulkorb tragen. Hündinnen findet Mika toll, ist aber sehr aufdringlich was nicht jeder Hündin gefällt. Sollte er zu einer Hündin vermittelt werden sollte, diese sehr souverän sein. Wir suchen für Mika Herdenschutzhund-Erfahrende Menschen, die sich mit der Rasse auskennen und Mika Zeit geben. Wir vermitteln Ihn nicht in Zwingerhaltung! Er sollte in seinem neuen Zuhause die Möglichkeit bekommen selbst zu entscheiden ob er lieber draußen oder drinnen sein möchte. Katzen und Kinder unter 16 Jahren sollten nicht im Haushalt leben.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Mülheim
Shelter
Tierheim Mülheim
Living with Mika
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Mülheim · Mülheim

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Mika home

What you'll need for Mika 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 Mika

What life with Mika looks like

Mika is a extra-large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Mülheim in Mülheim.

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.

🇩🇪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 Mika, answered.

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