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Paquita

Unknown · Adult · 7 years

Breed: Belgian Shepherd x German Shepherd Age: April 28, 2019 Medical: Vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, dewormed, and flea-treated. Paquita has spondylosis but fortunately doesn't experience any discomfort from it. Temperament: Active, loyal, cuddly House-trained: Yes Hello everyone, my name is Paquita. I’m a lovely German Shepherd-Belgian Shepherd mix, just seven years old. In the past, I didn’t receive very good care, which ultimately led me to end up in foster care. But you’d never know it now! In fact, they say I’ve even gotten a bit rounder lately. I’ve got energy to spare—like tenfold! I’m absolutely fantastic at retrieving; I could keep myself entertained with that for hours on end. But of course, what I’d really love is to go out and explore new things together with someone—like tracking or detection work, for example. When I get bored, though, I can sometimes fall into some unwanted behaviors. For instance, I might bark at cars, cyclists, or other dogs. As long as you keep me busy, I actually don’t mind a lively environment at all. Still, I’d prefer to live in a quieter spot. It would also be much nicer for a new owner if you didn’t have to keep an eye on me all the time. At my age, of course, I do have a few minor issues. For example, I have some spondylosis in my lower back. But the fact that they found it was purely coincidental—I’m still walking and running super smoothly and don’t feel any discomfort at all. I think I could easily enjoy many more years ahead! So I’m looking for a calm little spot with an active person who can provide me with plenty of mental stimulation. I’m not particularly fond of other animals, though. The expectation is that I can happily spend a few hours alone. Besides, I’m house-trained and won’t cause any trouble here. Do you have a new home waiting for me?

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Ras: Mechelse herder x Duitse herder Leeftijd: 28-04-2019 Medisch: Gevaccineerd, gesteriliseerd, gechipt, ontwormd en ontvlooid. Paquita heeft spondylose maar heeft hier gelukkig geen last van. Karakter: Actief, loyaal, knuffelig Zindelijk: Ja Hallo allemaal, Paquita is mijn naam. Een mooie kruising Duitse en Mechelse herder van pas 7 jaar oud. Er is in het verleden niet zo goed voor mij gezorgd waardoor ik uiteindelijk in de opvang terecht ben gekomen. Maar je ziet er niks meer van terug hoor! Ik ben zelfs een beetje aan de ronde kant inmiddels zeggen ze hier. Energie heb ik voor 10. Apporteren kan ik als de beste, hier kan ik mezelf best een tijd mee vermaken. Maar het liefste zou ik natuurlijk met iemand samen nieuwe dingen gaan ondernemen. Speuren of detectiewerk bijvoorbeeld. Wanneer ik me ga vervelen dan kan ik soms vervallen in wat ongewenst gedrag. Dan ga ik bijvoorbeeld blaffen naar auto’s, of fietsers en andere honden. Zolang je me aan de gang houdt dan vind ik een drukke omgeving eigenlijk helemaal niet zo’n probleem. Maar het liefst woon ik wel op een wat rustiger plekje. Voor een nieuw baasje ook fijner natuurlijk als je me niet de hele tijd in de gaten hoeft te houden. Bij mijn leeftijd horen natuurlijk wel al wat mankementjes. Zo heb ik wat spondylose in mijn onderrug. Maar dat ze dat gevonden hebben dat was een toevalstreffer. Ik loop en ren namelijk nog hartstikke soepel en heb er helemaal geen last van. Volgens mij kan ik nog prima jaren mee! Ik zoek dus een rustig mandje bij een actief iemand die mij van voldoende uitdaging kan voorzien. Andere dieren daar heb ik niet zoveel mee. De verwachting is dat ik best een paar uurtjes alleen kan blijven. Daarnaast ben ik zindelijk en sloop ik hier niks. Heb jij een nieuw mandje voor mij?

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant
Living with Paquita
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant · Netherlands

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Paquita home

What you'll need for Paquita in week one.

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About Paquita

What life with Paquita looks like

Paquita is a adult dog waiting at Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant in Netherlands.

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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Paquita, answered.

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