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Mixed Breed · Male

The Podenco Maneto is probably the dog that most often unleashes us North Europeans. Not only because these funny creatures are often born clowns, but because most people think they have a special mix of Dackel and Podenco in mind. Well, the maneto looks exactly like this, he sprints through the area on short, crooked legs, he has a body construction that reminds of Viennese sausages, and the bats always switched on reception make the entertaining picture perfect. But the maneto is not a mixed man, it is a smart dog specializing in rabbit hunting – and a clown. Two of these wonderful, extraordinary dogs live with our friends of Puntanimals. Tango and Cash are brothers. The two-year-old (Stand 11/2022) males were discovered a few months ago by the animal protectors in the dunes. The poor beings were almost naked, abdomened and dehydrated, the dogs were afraid and were closer to death than life. At the veterinarian, the siblings were both positively tested for Leishmaniose, which explained the condition of their fur, Cash had booked the overall package and had to be additionally treated on Ehrlichiose, Babesiose and Filarien. His prospects were really anything but rusty, especially since in the shelter there is only difficulty to ensure therapy, and the most important building that love for life in a beautiful home with familiar people is not given. But our friends fought not only for the life of the two dear boys, but also for their trust and for the two short-legged friends to reassure the joy that is actually so typical of the race. Months went to the country before the animalists decided that Tango and Cash now entered the

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Der Podenco Maneto ist wohl der Hund, der uns Nordeuropäern am häufigsten ein Lachen entlockt. Nicht nur, weil diese lustigen Gesellen oft geborene Clowns sind, sondern weil die meisten Menschen denken, sie hätten eine besondere Mischung aus Dackel und Podenco vor Augen. Nun, der Maneto sieht eben genau so aus, auf kurzen, krummen Beinen sprintet er durch die Gegend, er hat einen Körperbau, der an Wiener Würstchen erinnert, und die immer auf Empfang geschalteten Fledermausohren machen das unterhaltsame Bild perfekt. Aber der Maneto ist eben kein Mischling, sondern ein schlauer, auf die Kaninchenjagd spezialisierter Laufhund – und eben ein Clown. Zwei dieser wundervollen, außergewöhnlichen Hunde leben bei unseren Freunden von Puntanimals. Tango und Cash sind Brüder. Die zweijährigen (Stand 11/2022) Rüden wurden vor einigen Monaten von den Tierschützern in den Dünen entdeckt. Die armen Wesen waren fast nackt, abgemagert und dehydriert, die Hunde hatten Angst und waren dem Tod näher als dem Leben. Beim Tierarzt wurden die Geschwister beide positiv auf Leishmaniose getestet, was den Zustand ihres Fells erklärte, Cash hatte das Gesamtpaket gebucht und musste zusätzlich auf Ehrlichiose, Babesiose und Filarien behandelt werden. Seine Aussichten waren wirklich alles andere als rosig, zumal im Tierheim eine Therapie nur schwer zu gewährleisten ist, und der wichtigste Baustein, die Liebe zum Leben in einem schönen Zuhause bei vertrauten Menschen, nicht gegeben ist. Aber unsere Freunde kämpften, nicht nur um das Leben der zwei lieben Jungs, sondern auch um ihr Vertrauen und darum, den beiden Kurzbeinern die Freude wiederzuschenken, die eigentlich so rassetypisch ist. Monate gingen ins Land, bevor die Tierschützer entschieden, dass Tango und Cash nun in die

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Tango home

What you'll need for Tango 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 Tango

What life with Tango looks like

Tango is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tango, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tango?
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 Tango on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tango 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 Tango 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 Tango 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 Tango 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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