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Roya

Belgian Malinois · Female · Young · 1 year

Roya kam als Abgabehund zu uns, da sie von ihren ehemaligen Besitzern ungewollt war. Der Anfang mit Roya war nicht leicht. Vermutlich hat sie in ihrem alten Zuhause nicht sehr viel Erziehung genossen und ist dementsprechend distanzlos. Eigentlich steckt sie voller Zuneigung zum Menschen, doch innerlich führt sie einen großen Konflikt zwischen dem Wunsch nach Nähe und dem Willen, alles unter Kontrolle zu haben. Dies löst sehr schnell Frust in ihr aus, sodass sie bei ungewollten Berührungen oder Korrekturen zum Angriff übergehen kann. Alles ganz nach dem Motto: Druck erzeugt Gegendruck. Hier sind Menschen gefragt, die Geduld, Konsequenz und Fairness mitbringen, um an diesen Problem zu arbeiten. Mit Hunden ist sie durchaus verträglich, braucht dabei aber noch etwas Anleitung. Ansonsten ist sie rassetypisch rüpelhaft und neigt außerdem dazu, ihre Menschen zu verteidigen. Auch Eifersucht ist durchaus ein Thema, an dem gearbeitet werden sollte. Alles in allem ist sie aber ein Malinois wie er im Buche steht: Arbeitsfreudig, energiegeladen, schlau und ein richtiger ein Mann Hund. Sie liebt ihre Bezugsperson heiß und innig und diese darf auch alles mit ihr anstellen, ganz im Gegenteil zu allen anderen Menschen, die bei ihr immer die zweite Geige spielen werden. Für unsere kleine Hexe suchen wir erfahrene Menschen, die gerne aktiv mit ihrem vierbeinigen Partner arbeiten wollen und nicht davor zurückschrecken, wenn es mal schwierig wird. Hat man Royas Herz einmal erobert, bekommt man eine sportliche und loyale Partnerin, die für einen regelrecht durchs Feuer gehen würde.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Velbert
Shelter
Tierheim Velbert
Living with Roya
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim Velbert · VelbertLearn about Belgian Malinois →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Roya home

What you'll need for Roya 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 Roya

What life with Roya looks like

Roya is a large young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Velbert in Velbert.

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.

Velbert, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Roya, answered.

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