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Dogo Argentino · Male · Senior · 10 years

Sky, a 2016-born Dogo-Argentino mix, was surrendered to our shelter because his owners are seriously ill and no longer have the physical strength to take him for walks. However, it was only later discovered that Sky has not always had a clean record before coming to the shelter. Sky is a friendly and sometimes funny companion who cooperates well with humans when they demonstrate the necessary competence. He is on a leash, house-trained, and has no motivation to rearrange his living space when left alone. Sky is generally compatible with other dogs, but tends to get along better with females than with other males. He lived harmoniously in a 3-dog household with a male and a female at the shelter. However, he does not necessarily need other dogs in his new home; humans are much more important to him. At the shelter, he has gotten along with everyone and has been friendly and open in 99% of cases. The 1% where he became a bit uncomfortable was due to unpleasant situations and was manageable. Even strangers were greeted warmly in the presence of his caregivers. It is suspected that Sky suffers from a food intolerance, which is why he is currently fed only horse meat, which he tolerates well. Additionally, he has some gait issues due to his age, so he should live on the ground floor. Otherwise, there is nothing bad to report about Sky. It is suspected that Sky is very owner-oriented and adjusts his behavior to the owner's abilities. The more competence shown, the more relaxed Sky is and the less he feels responsible for handling certain situations himself.

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Der 2016 geborene Dogo-Argentino-Mix Sky wurde bei uns im Tierheim abgegeben, da seine Besitzer schwer erkrankt sind und die körperliche Kraft nicht mehr haben mit ihm seine Runden zu drehen. Was uns jedoch verschwiegen wurde und erst im Nachhinein bekannt wurde ist, dass Sky in seinem Leben vor dem Tierheim nicht immer eine weiße Weste besessen hat. Sky zeigt sich bei uns als ein freundlicher und manchmal auch witziger Wegbegleiter, der gut mit dem Menschen kooperiert, wenn dieser die nötige Kompetenz an den Tag legt. Er ist leinenführig, stubenrein und hat keine Motivation seine Räumlichkeiten umzugestalten, wenn er mal alleine sein muss. Sky ist grundsätzlich verträglich mit Artgenossen, kommt mit den Mädels aber meist besser zurecht als mit anderen Rüden. Im Tierheim lebte er problemlos in einer 3er-WG mit einem Rüden und einer Hündin. Er braucht aber nicht unbedingt andere Hunde in seinem neuen Zuhause, Menschen sind ihm da wesentlich wichtiger. Im Tierheim kam er bisher mit jedem Menschen zurecht und zeigte sich in 99% der Fälle freundlich und offen. Das 1%, in der er ein wenig ungemütlich wurde, bezog sich auf unangenehme Situationen und war gut händelbar. Auch fremde Menschen wurden hier in Anwesenheit seiner Pfleger immer freundlich begrüßt. Die Vermutung liegt nahe, dass Sky an einer Futtermittelunverträglichkeit leidet. Darum bekommt er aktuell ausschließlich Pferd zu fressen, welches er bislang gut verträgt. Zudem hat er altersbedingt ein bisschen mit dem Gangbild zu tun, weshalb er auch ebenerdig wohnen sollte. Ansonsten gibt es wirklich nichts schlechtes über Sky zu berichten. Die Vermutung liegt nahe, dass Sky sehr halterbezogen reagiert und sein Verhalten an die Fähigkeiten des Halters anpasst. Je mehr Kompetenz man an den Tag legt desto entspannter ist Sky und fühlt sich dann auch nicht verantwortlich bestimmte Situationen selber zu regeln.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Burgdorf
Shelter
Tierheim Burgdorf
Living with Sky
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
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Bringing Sky home

What you'll need for Sky in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Sky

What life with Sky looks like

Sky is a large senior dogo argentino dog waiting at Tierheim Burgdorf in Burgdorf.

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.

Burgdorf, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sky, answered.

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