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Onyx

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Onyx is a high-energy male who struggles to calm down at the shelter. He is significantly understimulated here and therefore starts to destroy things out of frustration. He needs both physical exercise and mental stimulation. Playing ball with him should be avoided to prevent further agitation. Onyx is open and friendly towards the animal care staff. His basic obedience and leash training are still very much in development. His adopters should be physically capable of handling the large dog, as he can become easily agitated by external stimuli. His compatibility with other dogs depends on their individual personalities, and the size of his companion may also play a role. He is quite selective about his social interactions here. Due to the significant amount of training required, we consider him more suitable as a single dog. He is unlikely to be compatible with cats or small animals. If you are interested in one of our dogs, please contact us by email. In your email, describe how the dog will live with you and provide a phone number. A caregiver will then contact you. Animal descriptions are based on observations at the shelter or information from third parties and do not represent guaranteed characteristics.

DE·Show original

Onyx ist ein hektischer Rüde, der im Tierheim schwer zur Ruhe kommt. Er ist hier deutlich unterfordert und fängt daher an, aus Frust Sachen kaputtzumachen. Er benötigt neben körperlicher Auslastung auf jeden Fall auch viel geistigen Input. Keinesfalls sollte mit ihm Ball gespielt werden, um ihn nicht noch weiter hochzupuschen. Den Tierpflegern gegenüber zeigt sich Onyx offen und freundlich. Seine Grunderziehung und die Leinenführigkeit ist aktuell noch sehr ausbaufähig. Seine Übernehmer sollten dem stattlichen Rüden körperlich gewachsen sein, da er bei Außenreizen recht schnell aus seiner Haut fährt. Seine Verträglichkeit mit Artgenossen kommt auf die Sympathie an, teilweise spielt evtl. auch die Größe seines Gegenübers eine Rolle. Er ist hier bei uns recht wählerisch, was seine Vergesellschaftungen angeht. Wir sehen ihn auch aufgrund seines großen Erziehungsaufwandes eher als Einzelhund. Vermutlich wird er nicht mit Katzen oder Kleintieren kompatibel sein. Wenn Sie Interesse an einem unserer Hunde haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bevorzugt per E-Mail. Schildern Sie uns in der Mail, wie der Hund bei Ihnen leben wird und senden Sie uns eine Telefonnummer zu. Es wird sich dann ein*e TierpflegerIn bei Ihnen melden. Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Leipzig
Shelter
Tierheim Leipzig
Living with Onyx
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Leipzig · LeipzigLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Onyx home

What you'll need for Onyx 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 Onyx

What life with Onyx looks like

Onyx is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

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 Onyx, answered.

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