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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Sky came to us at the animal shelter as a surrendered dog at just one year old, and as a livestock guardian dog he is looking for a very special home. He forms an intense bond with his primary caregivers, but in return they first have to earn his trust: clear, respectful leadership is essential for building a good foundation with him. At the shelter, Sky is under enormous stress. On top of that, he is currently going through adolescence, so he tests boundaries and sometimes oversteps them. Sky is easily irritated and not nerve-strong, and he shows strong resource, food, and status aggression, which can present real challenges for his people. In interactions with humans he is distance-less and pushy, so we are looking for true leaders who will set clear limits for him and stick to them consistently. Fortunately, Sky has good basic obedience, and with the right people on the other end of the leash he is receptive, eager, and motivated to work. He walks well on the leash and is generally relaxed when out and about. Sky scans his surroundings closely and vocally reports every change, barking eagerly. He is an attentive dog who misses nothing. In some everyday situations, however, he shows insecurity and therefore needs a confident person at his side all the more. Sky gets along with other dogs depending on whom he likes, and he could live with a self-assured female dog in the household (once neutered). Sky is accustomed to wearing a muzzle and wears one on walks, at the vet, and in training situations. As a livestock guardian dog, Sky is looking for people with experience with this breed type who can provide him with a calm environment. He cannot live in a household with children or small animals. Prospective adopters, please send an email to: [address], providing details about how Sky would live with you and what experience you already have with (livestock guardian) dogs. We work with a trainer who specializes in livestock guardian dogs, and if you are interested in one of our LGDs, we are happy to put you in contact with her.

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Sky kam mit gerade einmal einem Jahr zu uns als Abgabehund ins Tierheim und sucht als Herdenschutzhund ein ganz besonderes Zuhause. Er baut eine intensive Bindung zu seinen Bezugspersonen auf, diese müssen sich aber im Gegenzug erst einmal beweisen: Eine klare, respektvolle Führung ist von großer Bedeutung, um eine gute Basis zu ihm aufzubauen. Im Tierheim steht Sky enorm unter Stress, hinzukommt, dass er sich aktuell in der Pubertät befindet und so durchaus Grenzen testet und auch überschreitet. Sky ist leicht reizbar und nicht nervenstark, hinzu kommen eine starke Ressourcen-, Futter- und Statusaggression, was seine Menschen durchaus vor Herausforderungen stellen kann. Er verhält sich im Zusammenspiel mit Menschen distanzlos und übergriffig, hier sind also echte Führungspersönlichkeiten gesucht, die ihm klare Grenzen aufzeigen und nicht davon abweichen. Glücklicherweise hat Sky einen guten Grundgehorsam und verhält sich, mit den passenden Menschen am anderen Ende der Leine, gelehrig und ist motiviert, mitzuarbeiten. Er ist leinenführig und draußen grundsätzlich entspannt unterwegs. Sky scannt seine Umwelt genau und meldet stets bellfreudig jede Veränderung. Er ist ein aufmerksamer Hund, dem nichts entgeht. In manchen Alltagssituationen zeigt er sich jedoch unsicher und benötigt daher umso mehr einen sicheren Menschen an seiner Seite. Mit anderen Hunden ist Sky nach Sympathie verträglich, er könnte auch mit einer souveränen Hündin im Haushalt leben (nach Kastration). Sky ist an den Maulkorb gewöhnt und trägt diesen beim Gassi, Tierarzt und in Trainingssituationen. Als Herdenschutzhund sucht Sky Menschen, die über Erfahrung mit solchen Rassen verfügen und ihm eine ruhige Umgebung bieten können. Er kann nicht in einen Haushalt mit Kindern oder Kleintieren ziehen. Interessenten für Sky senden bitte eine E-Mail an: machen Sie Angaben, wie Sky bei Ihnen leben würde und welche Erfahrung Sie bereits mit (Herdenschutz)Hunden haben. Wir arbeiten mit einer Trainerin zusammen, die auf Herdenschutzhunde spezialisiert ist und stellen bei Interesse an unseren HSH gerne den Kontakt her.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Saarbrücken
Shelter
Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken
Living with Sky
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken · SaarbrückenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sky home

What you'll need for Sky 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 Sky

What life with Sky looks like

Sky is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken in Saarbrücken.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Saarbrücken, 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. Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken 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 — Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken 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 Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken 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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