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Slash

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 1 year

Slash - faithful whirlwind with character! Slash is a shepherd dog as one would imagine. Confident, vigilant, active and eager to learn, Slash struts through his daily routine. He wants to be busy and discover many new things. So far, Slash has not been able to learn much. Interaction with other dogs, walking on a leash and also correctly assessing his own strength are among the things the young male still needs to learn. With the necessary patience and experience, the shepherd makes great progress. He wants, quite typical of a shepherd, to please and delight his loved ones. Our Slash needs the closeness to his people and, once he has gained trust, is incredibly loyal. We are looking for responsible and dog-experienced new owners who, in the best case, are familiar with the keeping of shepherd dogs. Slash is extremely intelligent and eager to learn. Sufficient active occupation and especially mental work are extremely important to exhaust Slash. We can imagine a place where Slash can enjoy undivided attention. Because Slash can be very stormy, we recommend a household without small children and cats. Whoever takes the time to get to know Slash will quickly find that with the young fellow, you get a great, active and loyal companion by your side. With the necessary consistency and an extra portion of love, a great team can be created.

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Slash – treuer Wirbelwind mit Charakter! Slash ist ein Schäferhund wie man ihn sich vorstellt. Selbstbewusst, wachsam, aktiv und lernwillig stolziert Slash durch seinen Alltag. Er möchte beschäftigt werden und noch viel neues entdecken. Bisher durfte Slash nicht allzu viel lernen. Den Umgang mit anderen Hunden, das laufen an der Leine und auch seine eigene Kraft richtig einzuschätzen gehören unter anderem zu den Dingen, die der junge Rüde noch lernen sollte. Mit der nötigen Geduld und Erfahrung macht der Schäfer tolle Fortschritte. Er möchte eben, ganz Schäfer-typisch, gefallen und seine Liebsten beglücken. Unser Slash braucht die Nähe zu seinen Menschen und ist, wenn er Vertrauen gefasst hat unglaublich loyal. Wir wünschen uns für Slash verantwortungsbewusste und hundeerfahrene neue Besitzer, die sich im Besten Fall mit der Haltung von Schäferhunden auskennen. Slash ist ausgesprochen intelligent & lernwillig. Ausreichend aktive Beschäftigung und vor allem Kopfarbeit sind außerordentlich wichtig, um Slash auszulasten. Wir können uns einen Platz, an dem Slash die ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit genießen darf, gut vorstellen. Weil Slash sehr stürmisch sein kann, empfehlen wir einen Haushalt ohne Kleinkinder und Katzen. Wer sich die nötige Zeit nimmt, um Slash kennenzulernen, wird schnell feststellen, dass man mit dem jungen Burschen einen tollen, aktiven und treuen Begleiter an seine Seite holt. Mit der nötigen Konsequenz und einer extra Portion Liebe kann ein großartiges Team entstehen.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇦🇹Dornbirn

Shelter

Tierheim Dornbirn

Living with Slash

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Slash

What life with Slash looks like

Slash is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Dornbirn in Dornbirn.

A young 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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Slash, answered.

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