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Taifun

Rottweiler · Male · Senior · 9 years

Hard Shell, Soft Heart: Taifun is an absolute couch potato and a bit of a little princess. He prefers cuddles and lying in the sun to active pursuits, which makes him a very pleasant companion. Too warm, too cold, or too wet? That's reason enough to wrinkle his nose at the door and choose the sofa over the walk. Taifun would most of all like a quiet home in a rural area. He needs a great deal of time before he opens his big heart and trusts a person, but then his trust is unconditional. He needs one fixed reference person he can orient himself to, who gives him security and guidance. Taifun walks nicely on the leash and by now handles encounters with other dogs admirably. However, he does not want direct contact with other dogs and is looking for a home of his own. Taifun's owners should definitely have prior experience with dogs and be able to handle his breed-typical protective behavior.

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Harte Schale, weicher Kern: Taifun ist ein absoluter Couchpotato und zudem eine kleine Prinzessin. Er zieht Knuddeln und in der Sonne liegen, aktiven Tätigkeiten vor und ist dadurch ein sehr angenehmer Wegbegleiter. Zu warm, zu kalt oder zu nass? Grund genug, an der Tür die Nase zu rümpfen und sich doch lieber fürs Sofa als für den Spaziergang entscheiden. Am liebsten wäre Taifun ein ruhiges Zuhause in ländlicher Gegend. Taifun braucht sehr viel Zeit, bis er sein großes Herz öffnet und einem Menschen vertraut - dann allerdings bedingungslos. Er braucht eine fixe Bezugsperson, an der er sich orientieren kann und die ihm Sicherheit und Führung gibt. Taifun geht brav an der Leine und meistert da mittlerweile auch Hundebegegnungen bravourös. Er möchte aber keinen direkten Kontakt zu anderen Hunden haben und sucht ein Zuhause für sich allein. Taifuns Besitzer sollten auf jeden Fall Hundeerfahrung mitbringen und mit seinem rassetypischen Schutzverhalten umgehen können.

Size

Extra large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇦🇹Graz

Shelter

Tierheim Arche Noah

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About Taifun

What life with Taifun looks like

Taifun is an extra-large senior rottweiler dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

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 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 Taifun, answered.

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