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Santos

Rhodesian Ridgeback · Male · Senior · 14 years

If Santos were a human, he would be the type of older, well-groomed gentleman who served in the Bundeswehr and places great value on respect, decency, and rules. Santos, however, has always had bad luck in his life. He has only ever met people who wanted his beauty but never bothered to get to know his character. Santos needs and wants clear rules and firm yet benevolent leadership. No dithering, no unclear communication, and above all no amateurs who know nothing about dogs. Santos came from his previous home, where, unfortunately, he was allowed to do as he pleased, was permitted on the sofa, and could assert his will everywhere. Santos would do anything for his people if he has clear rules and structures that he is allowed to follow. He approaches strangers very openly and in a friendly way. Only once he has built a close bond with his people does he insist on rules and clear instructions. Right from the start, Santos fit well into daily life at our shelter and accepted the rules. He loves his dog walker and is a modest, calm dog when his world is in order. Santos is very understanding, comprehends a lot, and wants to get everything right. Nevertheless, he has the potential to become rough when something goes wrong, which is why he really needs experienced, self-assured people with strong leadership qualities. Santos can stay alone for a few hours quite well, enjoys riding in the car, and likes to swim in summer. With other dogs, sympathy decides; he generally gets along well with females, while with males it depends on the other dog. Santos walks quite nicely on the leash but can develop enormous strength when he has a specific goal. Santos is affectionate, bonds very closely with his people, and now finally needs a home that understands him and can lead him clearly and responsibly. He is looking for a home without children and without cats, preferably in the countryside, with people who have good dog sense and sensitivity and who want to lead a quiet, peaceful life with Santos. Our sprightly senior is looking forward to a getting-to-know-you visit; a young or older female dog would also be welcome in his new home. Back to our animals: become a sponsor!

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Wäre Santos ein Mensch, dann wäre er der Typ älterer, gepflegter Herr, der bei der Bundeswehr gedient hat und sehr viel Wert auf Respekt, Anstand und Regeln legt. Santos hatte aber in seinem Leben immer Pech, er traf immer nur Menschen, die zwar seine Schönheit wollten, aber sich nie mit Santos´ Charakter beschäftigt haben. Santos braucht und will klare Regeln und eine klare, taffe aber wohlwollende Führung. Kein Rumgetingel, keine unklare Kommunikation und vor allem keine Dilettanten, die nichts von Hunden verstehen. Santos kam aus der letzten Er durfte dort leider machen was er wollte, durfte aufs Sofa und konnte überall seinen Willen durchsetzen. Santos würde für seine Menschen alles tun, wenn er klare Regeln und Struktutren hat, die er befolgen darf. Er geht sehr offen und freundlich auch auf fremde Menschen zu, erst wenn er eine enge Beziehung zu seinen Menschen aufbaut, besteht er auf Regeln und Dienstanweisungen. Santos hat sich bei uns von Anfang an gut in den Tierheimalltag eingefügt und Regeln akzeptiert. Er liebt seinen Gassigeher und ist ein bescheidener, ruhiger Hund wenn seine Welt in Ordung ist. Santos ist sehr verständig, versteht viel und möchte alles richtig machen. Dennoch hat er das Potential auch ruppig zu werden, wenn etwas schief läuft, deshalb braucht er wirklich erfahrene, souveräne Menschen mit Führungsqualität. Santos kann gut ein paar Stunden alleine bleiben , fährt gerne im Auto mit und schwimmt im Sommer gerne. Mit anderen Hunden entscheidet die Sympathie, Hündinnen findet er generell gut, bei Rüden kommt es auf das Gegenüber an. Santos läuft ganz gut an der Leine, kann aber enorme Kräfte entwickeln, wenn er ein bestimmtes Ziel hat. Santos ist verschmust , bindet sich sehr eng an seine Menschen und braucht nun endlich ein Zuhause, das ihn versteht und ihn klar und verantwortungsbewusst führen kann. Er sucht nun ein kinderloses, katzenfreies Zuhause, gerne ländlich, bei Menschen mit Hundeverstand und Gefühl, die ein ruhiges und beschauliches Leben mit Santos führen möchten. Unser rüstiger Senior freut sich auf Kennlernbesuch, gerne darf eine junge oder auch ältere Hündin in seinem neuen Zuhause sein. Zurück zur unseren Tieren Pate werden

Size

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Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇩🇪Koblenz

Shelter

Tierheim Koblenz

Living with Santos

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Santos

What life with Santos looks like

Santos is a senior rhodesian ridgeback dog waiting at Tierheim Koblenz in Koblenz.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Santos, answered.

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