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Nikos

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues Nikos was found in a field with four puppies, presumably his offspring. He has a very nice personality, he is friendly and happy. Nikos is a so-called short dog, he is only 39 cm high till the shoulders but a long body in comparison to his legs. He weighs 16,5 kg.Nikos used to live with other dogs and he wouldn't have a problem to be welcomed to a family with a dog friend. He is good with cats as well. Nikos loves cuddles and enjoys going for a walk. He walks well on the leash. He lives in a kennel with the energetic Loui, they are very playful together.

Size

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Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Nikos

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Nikos

What life with Nikos looks like

Nikos is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇷Adopting from Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nikos, answered.

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