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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 6 months

When Carolina arrived at the care of Arca Sevilla in March 2023, it was already clear that the female dog would no longer be able to steal the hearts of the animal welfare workers alone. Hardly had the doors of the animal shelter closed behind our delicate and loving mother when ten puppies were already gazing into the light of the world. Now six months have passed, and Carolina has been living at Arca for some time, finding many two- and four-legged friends. Her babies, whom she raised with great care and patience, were allowed to move to Germany a few weeks ago, including Sugar. She and her siblings are likely to have the occasional Malinois in their lineage, as the color beauty is clearly in that direction, with only a few charming white accents. Carolina is a Spanish show mix of Podenco and Bodeguero. So, we have mixed breeds from a running dog, a terrier, and a highly intelligent Belgian German Shepherd. After Sugar had seemingly found her happy ending, she is now losing her home, and not because she has done anything wrong. During her time as a family member, she has learned a lot. This beautiful girl is, of course, house-trained, can already spend time alone in her crate, knows basic commands, and loves to snuggle. Driving is her thing, even though she (currently) is not allowed to drive—driving to new trails is almost as fun as the walk itself! Sugar is, like her siblings, highly intelligent. This means that she learns very quickly and enjoys searching and tracking work—she is a true cleverle! When trying to physically tire her out with activities like ball games, her new humans should be cautious, as such a dog might be tempted to run and find it very hard to calm down. Don’t worry—under described handling and with quiet head and nose work, Sugar is a completely uncomplicated and calm girl, albeit a little doughy and confetti in her pretty little head due to her age, but otherwise a truly dreamy companion. If you have the time and patience to give this promising talent a loving, structured, and warm (always consider the Podenco gene) home, and you are prepared for her puberty to soon have her in its grip with glittery dough in her head and selective hearing, and if you have enough humor to trust that the teenager will soon become a real friend and unshakable life companion, and if you like to laugh, be outdoors, and never get enough of wet kisses on the nose, then you only need to decide when Sugar should travel to you … We are already very excited to see where our fledgling will soon sprinkle its charm!

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Als Carolina im März 2023 in die Obhut der Arca Sevilla kam, war schon nicht mehr zu übersehen, dass die Hündin nicht mehr lange allein die Herzen der Tierschützer höherschlagen lassen würde. Kaum schlossen sich die Türen des Tierheims hinter unserer zarten und liebevollen Mama, als auch schon 10 Welpen das Licht der Welt erblickten. Nun sind 6 Monate vergangen, Carolina lebt inzwischen in der Arca und hat viele zwei- und vierbeinige Freunde gefunden. Ihre Babys, die sie mit viel Fürsorge und Geduld aufgezogen hat, durften vor einigen Wochen nach Deutschland ziehen, darunter auch Sugar. Sie und ihre Geschwister dürften in ihrer Ahnenreihe sicherlich den ein oder anderen Malinois aufzuweisen haben, denn bis auf wenige wunderhübsche weiße Akzente ist die Farbe Schönheiten eindeutig in dieser Richtung zu verorten. Carolina ist ein spanischer Vorzeige-Mix aus Podenco und Bodeguero. Wir haben also Mischlinge aus Laufhund, Terrier und hochintelligentem belgischen Schäferhund. Nachdem Sugar eigentlich ihr Happyend gefunden hatte, verliert sie nun ihr Zuhause und das ganz sicher nicht, weil sie irgendetwas falsch gemacht hat. Sie hat in ihrer Zeit als Familienmitglied nämlich schon einiges gelernt. Das bildhübsche Mädchen ist natürlich stubenrein, kann bereits in ihrer Box für eine Zeit alleine bleiben, kennt Grundkommandos und kuschelt für ihr Leben gern. Autofahren ist voll ihr Ding, auch wenn sie (derzeit) noch nicht ans Steuer darf- die Fahrt zu neuen Gassistrecken ist fast genauso toll wie das Gassi an sich! Sugar ist, wie ihre Geschwister, höchst intelligent. Das bedeutet, dass sie sehr schnell und gerne lernt und riesigen Spaß an Such- und Fährtenarbeit hat- ein richtiges Cleverle also! Mit Versuchen, sie körperlich „auslasten“ zu wollen (Ballspiele etc.) sollten ihre neuen Menschen jedoch vorsichtig sein, da sich ein solcher Hund gerne dazu hinreißen lässt, aufzudrehen und sehr schwer wieder „herunterfährt“. Keine Bange- bei beschriebenem Umgang und ruhig stattfindender Kopf- und Nasenarbeit ist Sugar ein völlig unkompliziertes und ruhiges Mädchen, das zwar altersbedingt noch etwas Knete und Konfetti im hübschen Köpfchen hat, aber ansonsten eine echt traumhafte Begleiterin ist. Wenn Sie Zeit und Geduld haben, diesem vielversprechenden Talent ein liebevolles, strukturiertes und warmes (man muss immer das Podenco-Gen bedenken) Heim zu schenken, wenn Sie darauf vorbereitet sind, dass die Pubertät sie bald in ihrem festen Griff aus Glitzerknete im Kopf und selektivem Hörvermögen haben wird, wenn Sie genug Humor haben, um darauf zu vertrauen, dass aus dem Teenager bald eine echte Freundin und unerschütterliche Lebensbegleiterin wird, wenn Sie gern lachen, draußen sind und gar nicht genug von feuchten Küssen auf die Nase haben können, dann müssen Sie sich jetzt nur noch überlegen, WANN Sugar zu Ihnen reisen soll … Wir sind schon sehr gespannt, wo unser Backfisch bald seinen Charme versprühen darf!

Size
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Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Sugar
  • ✓House-trained
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Sugar home

What you'll need for Sugar 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 Sugar

What life with Sugar looks like

Sugar is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Gernsbach, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sugar, answered.

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