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Hektor

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

geb. : 2021 Geschlecht: männlich/kastriert Größe: ca. 70cm Rasse: Kaukase/Herdenschutzhund Hektor ist Menschen gegenüberr prinzipiell freundlich, aber man sollte seine Aufgabe als Herdenschutzhund nicht unterschätzen. Er hat einen großen Beschützerinstinkt und Territorialverhalten, so daß er nach einer gewissen Eingewöhnung in seinem Zuhause zwar seine Bezugsperson akzeptiert, aber keine weitere Person. Optimalerweise hat er in seinem zukünftigen Zuhause ein großes, gesichertes Grundstück, was er bewachen darf. Hektor wird nicht zu Kindern vermittelt. Bei seinen Artgenossen entscheidet die Sympathie, mit Hündinnen ist er natürlich eher verträglich.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg
Living with Hektor
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Hektor home

What you'll need for Hektor 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 Hektor

What life with Hektor looks like

Hektor is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg 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.

🇩🇪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 Hektor, answered.

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