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Pablo

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Pablo landed at our shelter, as he was assessed as "aggressively enhanced" during an evaluation. Little is known about his past; he is said to have already severely injured a person and been used in dog fights. Whether the latter is true is questionable, but perhaps also irrelevant. During the behavioral assessment, he reacted very strongly to other dogs. In the test with a "dummie" (a plush dog), he lunged at it and tried to bite it (he was maul-kennel-bitten for the test). Such dummie tests are absolutely indicative, so one must assume that if Pablo had the opportunity, he would attempt to severely injure or kill other dogs. Pablo walks very calmly on the leash but ignores other animals that are out and about. Even walking with other male dogs is not a problem as long as Pablo is left alone. Due to his over-exaggerated prey drive, he quickly becomes highly agitated, for example, when he is in water (chasing water droplets) or gets toys. Pablo can be rehomed under the conditions for dangerous dogs, and we are confident that he can be a reliable companion in the hands of an experienced dog handler who works with him. However, he is not a dog with whom one can have fun on the dog field without a leash and muzzle. The behavior in a family setting may therefore differ from the descriptions.

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Pablo landete im Tierheim, weil er im Rahmen einer Begutachtung als „gesteigert aggressiv“ eingeschätzt wurde. Über seine Vorgeschichte ist wenig bekannt, er soll bereits einen Menschen schwer verletzt haben und in Hundekämpfen eingesetzt worden sein. Ob vor allen Dingen letzteres stimmt, ist fraglich, aber vielleicht auch unerheblich. Im Wesenstest reagierte er auch sehr stark auf andere Hunde, im Test mit einem „Dummie“ (ein Plüschhund) warf er sich regelrecht auf ihn und drückte ihn nieder, versuchte ihn zu beißen (er war für den Test bemaulkorbt). Solche Dummie-Tests sind absolut aussagekräftig, man muß also zwingend davon ausgehen, daß Pablo – wenn er dazu Gelegenheit hätte, versuchen würde, andere Hunde schwer zu verletzen oder zu töten. Pablo läuft sehr zügig an der Leine aber ignoriert draußen weitesgehen Artgenossen. Auch das gemeinsame Gassigehen mit anderen Rüden ist kein Problem, solange Pablo in Ruhe gelassen wird. Aufgrund seines übersteigerten Beutefangverhaltens verfällt er schnell in ein sehr hohes Erregunslevel, wenn er z.B. im Wasser ist (jagen von Wassertropfen) oder Spielzeug erhält. Pablo darf im Rahmen der Auflagen für gefährlich eingestufte Hunde vermittelt werden und wir sind uns sicher, daß er in den Händen eines erfahrenden Hundehalters, der mit ihm arbeitet, ein zuverlässiger Begleiter sein kann. Er ist aber eben kein Hund, mit dem man ohne Leine und Maulkorb entspannt auf der Hundewiese seinen Spaß haben kann. Bitte beachten Sie: Die Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar. Das Verhalten in familiärer Unterbringung kann deshalb von den Beschreibungen abweichen.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Zwickau
Shelter
Tierheim Zwickau
Living with Pablo
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Pablo home

What you'll need for Pablo 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    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 Pablo

What life with Pablo looks like

Pablo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Zwickau in Zwickau.

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 Pablo, answered.

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