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Peppi

Giant Schnauzer · Male · Young · 3 years

Der hübsche 3,5 Jahre junge Peppi, Riesenschnauzer pfeffer/salz, sucht dringend einen neuen Wirkungskreis. Er hat eine Schulterhöhe von 71 cm und wiegt 44 kg. Peppi ist ein aufgeweckter und sportlicher Riesenschnauzer pfeffer/salz. Leider müssen seine Menschen beruflich ins Ausland und für Peppi ist leider inzwischen zu wenig Zeit. Er ist ein toller Begleiter in der Natur, beim Wandern und auch die Joggingrunden machen ihm viel Spaß. Fremde Menschen interessieren ihn nicht besonders. Besuch wird eher skeptisch beäugt. Da sollte er erst einmal auf seiner Decke bleiben. Peppi ist ein großer Beschützer. Er verteidigt auch schonmal sein Futter, Spielzeug und seinen Garten. Hier sollte es von Anfang an eine klare Linie für ihn geben. Im Auto fährt er gerne mit, Haupsache er darf dabei sein. Dafür bleibt er nicht so gerne alleine. Bei Kontakten mit Artgenossen entscheidet die Sympathie. Hier sollte man ihm zur Kontaktaufnahme etwas Zeit geben. Tierarztbesuche und die Fellpflege sind für ihn, nach dem gewonnenen Vertrauen in seine neuen Menschen kein Problem. Wir wünschen uns für Peppi sportliche und schnauzererfahrene Menschen, die Spaß daran haben, diesem aufgeweckten Rüden, noch einiges beizubringen. Die Lust und Kenntnis haben, den charakterstarken Hund sinnvoll zu beschäftigen. Kinder sollten nicht im neuen Zuhause sein. Sie fühlen sich angesprochen? Nehmen sie gerne Kontakt mit uns auf unter: Petra von der Ahe, auch WhatsApp oder bewerben sie sich gleich über unsere Homepage.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Riesenschnauzer Nothilfe e.V.
Living with Peppi
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Riesenschnauzer Nothilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Giant Schnauzer →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Peppi home

What you'll need for Peppi in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Peppi

What life with Peppi looks like

Peppi is a large young adult giant schnauzer dog waiting at Riesenschnauzer Nothilfe e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Peppi, answered.

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