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Sky &#8211

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Sky is a 4-year-old unneutered Border Collie male looking for a new home. Sky is an intelligent, eager to learn, and very affectionate dog with a strong character and a close bond with his owner. 🐾 He is chipped and vaccinated, regularly dewormed, intelligent and eager to learn, very affectionate and people-oriented, and has basic obedience: Sit, Down, Stay, Stop, and is trained in Agility and interested in it. At home, Sky is usually calm and balanced. He barks little and can easily be left alone for several hours. Sky is not a dog for beginners. He needs experienced, consistent, and loving people who understand his body language and are willing to continue working with him. Outdoors, he sometimes shows a strong independent streak and needs clear, consistent leadership. His leash training should be further trained. The recall also does not work reliably in the open. Sky also has a strong hunting and exercise drive. Cars and other fast-moving vehicles can be particularly interesting to him and he sometimes wants to chase them. ⚠️ Honest description of his areas for improvement It is important to his current family not to make Sky look nicer than he is. Only those who know his characteristics can decide whether he is really right for him. A home without children is a prerequisite. Fast and loud movements can overwhelm Sky. In such situations, he sometimes tries to admonish and may show his teeth. Sky defends his food and can sometimes be possessive. This requires an experienced handling and clear rules. In principle, Sky is compatible with other dogs if they give him enough space. Sky is not compatible with cats. He reacts sensitively to changes in food. A change should therefore be slow and well planned. 🌳 His ideal home We are looking for people for Sky who: – already have experience with dogs, ideally Border Collies – understand his needs and his body language – work with him consistently and lovingly – have a lot of time for exercise and activity – can give him a meaningful task – are willing to continue working on his areas for improvement A large, securely fenced property, a rural home or, for example, a farm would be ideal for Sky. Agility or other suitable activities could also bring him a lot of joy. Sky is only placed in experienced and childless hands. An in-depth acquaintance and several visits to his current family before a final decision are expressly desired. It is not about getting him off as quickly as possible – it is important to find the right person for him. Since Sky is very close to his owners, they would also be happy if they could stay in touch after the

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Sky sucht sein passendes Zuhause Border Collie | 4 Jahre | unkastrierter Rüde sucht ein neues Zuhause. Sky ist ein intelligenter, lernwilliger und sehr verschmuster Rüde mit einem starken Charakter und einer engen Bindung zu seiner Bezugsperson. 🐾 gechipt und geimpft 🐾 regelmäßig entwurmt 🐾 intelligent und lernwillig 🐾 sehr verschmust und menschenbezogen 🐾 grundkommandosicher: Sitz, Platz, Bleib, Stopp 🐾 im Agility trainiert und daran sehr interessiert Zu Hause zeigt sich Sky meist ruhig und ausgeglichen. Er bellt kaum und kann problemlos mehrere Stunden alleine bleiben. Sky ist kein Hund für Anfänger. Er braucht erfahrene, konsequente und gleichzeitig liebevolle Menschen, die seine Körpersprache verstehen und bereit sind, weiter mit ihm zu arbeiten. Draußen zeigt er teilweise einen starken eigenen Kopf und benötigt klare, konsequente Führung. Seine Leinenführigkeit sollte weiter trainiert werden. Auch der Rückruf funktioniert im Freilauf derzeit nicht zuverlässig. Sky besitzt außerdem einen ausgeprägten Jagd- und Bewegungsreiz. Autos und andere schnelle Fortbewegungsmittel können für ihn besonders interessant sein und er möchte diesen teilweise hinterherlaufen. ⚠️ Ehrliche Beschreibung seiner Baustellen Seiner jetzigen Familie ist wichtig, Sky nicht schöner darzustellen, als er ist. Nur wer seine Eigenschaften kennt, kann entscheiden, ob er wirklich zu ihm passt. Ein Zuhause ohne Kinder ist Voraussetzung. Schnelle und laute Bewegungen können Sky überfordern. In solchen Situationen versucht er teilweise zu maßregeln und kann dabei auch die Zähne zeigen. Sky verteidigt sein Futter und kann teilweise besitzergreifend reagieren. Hier braucht es einen erfahrenen Umgang und klare Regeln. Grundsätzlich ist Sky mit anderen Hunden verträglich, wenn diese ihm genügend Freiraum lassen. Mit Katzen ist Sky nicht verträglich. Er reagiert empfindlich auf Veränderungen beim Futter. Ein Wechsel sollte deshalb langsam und gut geplant erfolgen. 🌳 Sein ideales Zuhause Wir wünschen uns für Sky Menschen, die: – bereits Erfahrung mit Hunden, idealerweise Border Collies, haben – seine Bedürfnisse und seine Körpersprache verstehen – konsequent und liebevoll mit ihm arbeiten – viel Zeit für Bewegung und Beschäftigung haben – ihm eine sinnvolle Aufgabe geben können – bereit sind, weiter an seinen Baustellen zu arbeiten Ein großes, sicher eingezäuntes Grundstück, ein ländliches Zuhause oder beispielsweise ein Bauernhof wären für Sky ideal. Agility oder eine andere passende Beschäftigung könnte ihm ebenfalls sehr viel Freude bereiten. Sky wird ausschließlich in erfahrene und kinderlose Hände vermittelt. Ein ausführliches Kennenlernen und mehrere Besuche bei seiner jetzigen Familie vor einer endgültigen Entscheidung sind ausdrücklich erwünscht. Es geht nicht darum, ihn möglichst schnell abzugeben – es ist wichtig, den richtigen Menschen für ihn zu finden. Da Sky seinen Besitzern sehr am Herzen liegt, würden diese sich außerdem freuen, wenn nach der

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Vaihingen an der Enz
Shelter
Tierheim Vaihingen
Living with Sky &#8211
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Vaihingen · Vaihingen an der EnzLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Sky &#8211 home

What you'll need for Sky &#8211 in week one.

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  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 Sky &#8211

What life with Sky &#8211 looks like

Sky &#8211 is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Vaihingen in Vaihingen an der Enz.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Vaihingen an der Enz, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sky &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sky &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Vaihingen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sky &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sky &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Vaihingen 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 Sky &#8211 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 Sky &#8211 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 Vaihingen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sky &#8211 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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