Not confirmed since October 18, 2026

Dingo

Labrador Retriever · Male

Has a grandmother: Karin. Breed: Labrador-mixed, ca. 60 cm. Compatibility with others: male dogs no, female dogs yes. Cats are tolerated. Current location: animal shelter Sokolka/Poland. Surrender reason: Dingo was found on the street. Dingo is a rather self-assured and character-strong male dog who would submit unconditionally to his new owners and develop a very strong bond. He knows children, is very obedient, clingy, loyal, and true to his people. With fellow animals, he shows himself to be very compatible and lives in a larger mixed pack at the animal shelter Sokolka. On the leash, he is still a bit stormy, but this can be trained well with him. Dingo likes to go for walks, is open and curious. For him, we wish for a home with an appropriately fenced garden where he can stay as much as he wants. Some dog experience should be had, as he requires a calm and stable leadership, which he will not question.

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Hat eine Patin: Karin S. Rasse: Labrador-Mischling, ca. 60 cm Verträglichkeit: Rüden nein, Hündinnen ja. Katzen werden toleriert Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka/Polen Abgabegrund: Dingo wurde an der Straße gefunden Dingo ist ein recht selbstbewusster und wesensstarker Rüde, der sich bedingungslos vor seine neuen Halter stellen würde und einen sehr großen Bezug entwickelt. Er kennt Kinder, ist sehr folgsam, anhänglich, treu und loyal seinen Menschen gegenüber. Mit Artgenossen zeigt er sich sehr gut verträglich und lebt im Tierheim Sokolka in einem größeren gemischten Rudel. An der Leine ist er noch ein wenig stürmisch, dies lässt sich aber gut mit ihm trainieren. Dingo geht gerne spazieren, ist offen und neugierig. Für ihn wünschen wir uns ein Haus mit entsprechend eingezäuntem Garten wo er sich nach Herzenslust aufhalten kann. Ein wenig Hundeerfahrung sollte man haben da er eine ruhige und stabile Führung benötigt, diese jedoch nicht in Frage stellen wird.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.v.

Living with Dingo

✓Good with kids

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About Dingo

What life with Dingo looks like

Dingo is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.v. in Germany.

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.

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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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Dingo, answered.

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