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Niki

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Niki - short legs, great adventurous spirit and a heart on four paws! ❤️ .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-207 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-24 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:29% 48%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-208 > Aufenthaltsort: Animal Shelter in Osijek, Croatia Breed: Bracke Mix Birth date: approximately 1 year old (10/2026) Shoulder height: 35 cm / 10 kg Weight: 10 kg Not yet met children Compatibility with cats unknown Single or second dog Ideal environment: suburban, rural Suitable for: ambitious dog beginners .fusion-body .fusion-button Direct to self-disclosure .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-209 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-24 Loading the next set of gallery items... load more... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-210 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Niki is a charming, short-legged hunting dog mix of the Bracke-Dachshund type, who has been waiting in the animal shelter since May 2026 for his humans. He was found on the slopes near a small village. He was probably abandoned by hunters because he did not meet their expectations. What exactly happened, of course, we do not know. Maybe Niki was not ambitious enough as a hunting dog - as a family dog he could shine all the more! 😊 Because although his appearance suggests hunting ancestors, Niki has shown surprisingly little hunting behavior so far. His suspected ancestors actually had a lot to offer. Bracken were bred for their excellent nose and endurance in tracking. Dachshunds, on the other hand, are small, brave hunting dogs that were originally intended to work independently underground. A mix that can certainly have its own head - and where short legs should not be confused with little energy! Niki brings a lot of joie de vivre and drive with him. He is an active, friendly guy who likes to be on the go and wants to experience something. He likes people and gets along well with other dogs. We do not know yet whether cats would be among his friends. Niki also already masters some practical things of everyday dog life: He knows walks on a leash, runs well and drives problem-free in the car. The best prerequisites to explore the world together! We wish Niki active people who enjoy movement and enable him to be properly exercised. Extended walks, varied sniffing rounds and nose work would be wonderful ways to meet his needs. Although Niki has hardly shown any hunting behavior so far, his genetic predisposition should not be underestimated. An exciting wild track could eventually still arouse his interest. Therefore, people who understand his needs, accompany him lovingly and consistently, and enable him to have enough rest and relaxation in addition to joint adventures are important. ❤️ Maybe Niki was not the hunting dog someone wanted. But somewhere he is waiting for a person for whom he is exactly the right companion! 📩 Short legs, big heart - who will go through life with Niki? 🐾 .fusion-body .fusion-button Interest in an adoption? (Click here) only screen and (max-width:880px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-101{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; }

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Niki – kurze Beine, große Abenteuerlust und ein Herz auf vier Pfoten! ❤️ .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-6 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:29% 48%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Osijek, Kroatien Rasse: Bracken Mischling Geburtsdatum: ca. 1 Jahr alt (10/2026) Schulterhöhe: 35 cm/ 10 kg Bisher keine Kinder kennengelernt Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund Ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich Geeignet für: Ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-47 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-6 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-48 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Niki ist ein charmanter, kurzbeiniger Jagdhund-Mischling vom Typ Bracke-Dackel, der seit Mai 2026 im Tierheim auf seine Menschen wartet. Gefunden wurde er an den Hängen nahe eines kleinen Dorfes. Vermutlich wurde er von Jägern ausgesetzt, weil er ihren Erwartungen nicht entsprach. Was genau passiert ist, wissen wir natürlich nicht. Vielleicht war Niki als Jagdhund einfach nicht ehrgeizig genug – als Familienhund könnte er dafür umso mehr glänzen! 😉 Denn obwohl seine Optik durchaus auf jagdliche Vorfahren schließen lässt, zeigt Niki bislang erstaunlich wenig Jagdverhalten. Dabei haben es seine vermuteten Vorfahren eigentlich faustdick hinter den Ohren. Bracken wurden für ihre hervorragende Nase und ihre Ausdauer bei der Spurensuche gezüchtet. Dackel wiederum sind kleine, mutige Jagdhunde, die ursprünglich selbstständig unter der Erde arbeiten sollten. Eine Mischung, die durchaus ihren eigenen Kopf haben kann – und bei der kurze Beine definitiv nicht mit wenig Energie verwechselt werden sollten! Niki bringt nämlich ordentlich Lebensfreude und Bewegungsdrang mit. Er ist ein aktiver, freundlicher Kerl, der gerne unterwegs ist und Lust hat, etwas zu erleben. Menschen findet er klasse, mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich ebenfalls gut. Ob Katzen zu seinen Freunden zählen würden, wissen wir bisher nicht. Auch einige praktische Dinge des Hundealltags beherrscht Niki bereits: Er kennt Spaziergänge an der Leine, läuft gut mit und fährt problemlos im Auto mit. Beste Voraussetzungen also, um gemeinsam die Welt zu erkunden! Für Niki wünschen wir uns aktive Menschen, die Freude an Bewegung haben und ihm eine artgerechte Auslastung ermöglichen. Ausgedehnte Spaziergänge, abwechslungsreiche Schnüffelrunden und Nasenarbeit wären wunderbare Möglichkeiten, seinen Anlagen gerecht zu werden. Auch wenn Niki bisher kaum Jagdverhalten zeigt, sollte man seine genetische Veranlagung nicht unterschätzen. Eine spannende Wildspur könnte schließlich irgendwann doch noch sein Interesse wecken. Wichtig sind deshalb Menschen, die seine Bedürfnisse verstehen, ihn liebevoll und konsequent begleiten und ihm neben gemeinsamen Abenteuern auch ausreichend Ruhe und Entspannung ermöglichen. ❤️ Vielleicht war Niki nicht der Jagdhund, den jemand haben wollte. Aber irgendwo wartet hoffentlich ein Mensch, für den er genau der richtige Begleiter ist! 📩 Kurze Beine, großes Herz – wer geht mit Niki durchs Leben? 🐾 .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Nordic Strays e.V.

Living with Niki

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Niki

What life with Niki looks like

Niki is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

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" — 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Niki, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Niki?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Niki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Niki if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. whether they will for Niki, what they require (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 Niki already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Nordic Strays e.V. lists Niki as vaccinated and microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Nordic Strays e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Niki isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Niki 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.