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Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 4 years

Odin is a very calm, neutered male this breed who needs confident and assertive people. He is friendly and open toward humans here with us, yet he initially tests the leadership qualities of his trusted people. He shows a tendency toward status-related aggression that must be taken seriously but is manageable—he wears a muzzle without issue. He has excellent recall, is cooperative, and eager to learn. In his previous home, he happily did mantrailing for three years. Vet visits are also straightforward with him. He can be left alone well and behaves calmly indoors. He is conditionally socially compatible with other dogs, but interactions require careful supervision. We can easily imagine him as an only dog; a confident female second dog could also work if the chemistry is right. There should be no cats or children in the household. We’re looking for people who, with knowledge, clear rules, and structure, can provide him with sufficient security. Prior experience with the breed would be a plus.

Read original (de)

Odin ist ein sehr ruhiger, kastrierter Malirüde der souveräne Menschen braucht. Er zeigt sich hier bei uns dem Menschen gegenüber freundlich und aufgeschlossen, testet dennoch die Führungsqualitäten seiner Bezugspersonen erstmal aus. Er tendiert zu einer Statusbedingte Aggression die ernst genommen werden muss, aber handelbar ist, er trägt problemlos ein Maulkorb. Er ist gut abrufbar, kooperativ und lernwillig. In seinem vorherigen zu Hause hat er, mit Freude 3 Jahre lang Mantrailing gemacht. Tierarztbesuche sind mit ihm ebenfalls unkompliziert. Er kann gut alleine bleiben und verhält sich im Haus eher ruhig. Mit anderen Hunden ist er bedingt sozialverträglich. Es muss gut moderiert werden. Wir können ihn uns gut als Einzelhund vorstellen. Eine souveräne Zweithündin, wenn die Chemie passt, wäre auch denkbar. Es sollten keine Katzen oder Kinder im Haus leben. Wir suchen für ihn Menschen, die mit Sachverstand, Regeln und Strukturen, ihm ausreichend Sicherheit vermitteln können. Gerne darfst du/ihr auch schon Erfahrung mit der Rasse haben.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundertpfoten Hotel
Living with Odin
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Odin home

What you'll need for Odin 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 Odin

What life with Odin looks like

Odin is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Hundertpfoten Hotel 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 Odin, answered.

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