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Stephan

Weimaraner · Male · Young · 1 year

Stephan – a special Weimaraner is looking for special people. Stephan is an impressive male Weimaraner who, after arriving at a Spanish animal shelter, is now searching for a home that meets his needs. Standing about 70 cm tall at the shoulder, he’s one of the larger representatives of his breed and possesses the typical characteristics of a Weimaraner: He’s active, intelligent, eager to learn, and loves being physically and mentally stimulated. Stephan would be especially happy with people who enjoy working with their dog and providing him with species-appropriate activities. Nose work, scent games, or other tasks that allow him to put his skills to use would certainly bring him great joy. However, Stephan has one special feature: he’s deaf. This means that communication with him needs to be adapted somewhat differently than with hearing dogs. With clear visual signals, patience, and understanding guidance, he can still learn a lot and build a strong bond with his humans. His future family should be prepared to embrace this special form of communication. Due to his deafness, there shouldn’t be small children living in the household, as Stephan could get startled by sudden touches or unexpected situations. A calm, structured environment with people experienced in handling dogs would be ideal for him. Stephan is looking for people who not only appreciate his size and breed-specific needs but also see his little handicap for what it is: a unique trait that makes him an exceptionally special dog. Whoever offers him security, stimulation, and love will gain a loyal companion by their side. Would you like to show Stephan that there’s a home waiting for him somewhere too? Then we’d love to hear from you! Here’s the link to Stephan’s video. Here’s the link to Video 2.

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Stephan – besonderer Weimaraner sucht besondere Menschen Stephan ist ein beeindruckender Weimaraner-Rüde, der nach seiner Ankunft im spanischen Tierheim nun auf der Suche nach einem Zuhause ist, das seinen Bedürfnissen gerecht wird. Mit einer Schulterhöhe von etwa 70 cm gehört er zu den größeren Vertretern seiner Rasse und bringt die typischen Eigenschaften eines Weimaraners mit: Er ist aktiv, intelligent, lernfreudig und möchte körperlich wie geistig ausgelastet werden. Zudem ist er unglaublich freundlich zu Menschen und freut sich über jeden Kontakt. Besonders glücklich wäre Stephan bei Menschen, die Freude daran haben, mit ihrem Hund zu arbeiten und ihn artgerecht zu beschäftigen. Nasenarbeit, Suchspiele oder andere Aufgaben, bei denen er seine Fähigkeiten einsetzen kann, würden ihm sicherlich großen Spaß machen. Stephan bringt jedoch eine Besonderheit mit: Er ist taub. Das bedeutet, dass die Kommunikation mit ihm etwas anders gestaltet werden muss als bei hörenden Hunden. Mit klaren Sichtzeichen, Geduld und einer verständnisvollen Führung kann er dennoch viel lernen und eine enge Bindung zu seinen Menschen aufbauen. Seine zukünftige Familie sollte bereit sein, sich auf diese besondere Form der Kommunikation einzulassen. Aufgrund seiner Taubheit sollten keine kleinen Kinder im Haushalt leben, da Stephan sich durch plötzliches Berühren oder unerwartete Situationen erschrecken könnte. Ein ruhiges, strukturiertes Umfeld mit hundeerfahrenen Menschen wäre ideal für ihn. Stephan sucht Menschen, die nicht nur seine Größe und seine rassetypischen Ansprüche schätzen, sondern auch sein kleines Handicap als das sehen, was es ist: eine besondere Eigenschaft, die ihn zu einem ganz besonderen Hund macht. Wer ihm Sicherheit, Beschäftigung und Liebe schenkt, gewinnt einen treuen Begleiter an seiner Seite. Möchten Sie Stephan zeigen, dass auch für ihn irgendwo ein Zuhause wartet? Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Anfrage. Hier geht’s zu Stephans Video

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Stephan
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Weimaraner →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Stephan home

What you'll need for Stephan 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 Stephan

What life with Stephan looks like

Stephan is a large young adult weimaraner dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

An 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 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Stephan, answered.

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