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Mixed Breed · Male

PS FL, born: Aug 20, male dog. We are looking for people, Tay, who have experience living with herd protection dogs! Tay was originally reported to be at Forteventura in a dog shelter and was not picked up from there. We were informed and have taken the young male dog into our care. In January 2022, Tay traveled to his new home in Germany. The first few weeks in the new home passed without problems, and the young male dog quickly settled in. Unfortunately, after a few weeks, it became clear that Tay developed territorial behavior and no longer accepted the man in the house. So, there were situations where Tay attacked and bit the man. The family no longer had trust in Tay and felt they couldn't do him justice, so the large, powerful male dog returned to our care. Currently, Tay is in a dog shelter in Nordkirchen (NRW). There, he behaves mostly friendly and sociable towards the caretakers and staff. However, he also shows a different side. He does not like everyone, which he expresses with barking and sometimes growling. The handsome, imposing male dog walks well on a leash, but his new owners should naturally be capable of safely handling such a large and powerful dog. With other dogs, Tay is basically compatible, so he can be introduced to a confident female dog who is physically larger, as in the open, Tay behaves like a playful young dog who is not quite sure of his own strength and where his limbs are. The appearance of Tay suggests that he is a mix of a herd protection dog. We therefore wish for Tay, the handsome male dog, people who already have experience with keeping herd protection dogs. A house in a quiet, rural location with a securely fenced yard is a prerequisite for the introduction. Children should not live in Tay's new home. Interested parties should be willing to get to know the nice, young dog in peace and visit him at his shelter. The handsome male dog is looking for his forever home with experienced, confident, patient, and reliable people who are familiar with keeping herd protection dogs. Loving consistency and clear communication are necessary to form a loyal, trustworthy companion from Tay. The support of a herd protection dog experienced dog school would certainly be beneficial.

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PS FL, geb: 08/20, Rüde. Für Tay suchen wir Men­schen, die Erfah­run­gen im Zusam­men­le­ben mit Her­den­schutz­hun­den haben! Tay wur­de ursprüng­lich auf Fuer­te­ven­tura in einer Hun­de­pen­si­on ange­ge­ben und von dort nicht mehr abge­holt. Wir wur­den dar­über infor­miert und haben den jun­gen Rüden in unse­re Obhut auf­ge­nom­men. Im Janu­ar 2022 reis­te Tay in sein Zuhau­se nach Deutsch­land aus. Die ers­ten Wochen im neu­en Zuhau­se ver­lie­fen ohne Pro­ble­me und der jun­ge Rüde leb­te sich schnell ein. Lei­der zeig­te sich nach eini­gen Wochen, dass Tay ter­ri­to­ria­les Ver­hal­ten ent­wi­ckel­te und den Mann im Hau­se nicht mehr akzep­tie­ren woll­te. So gab es Situa­tio­nen, in denen Tay den Mann atta­ckier­te und auch zuschnapp­te. Die Fami­lie hat­te kein Ver­trau­en mehr in Tay, auch hat­ten sie das Gefühl ihm nicht gerecht wer­den zu kön­nen und somit kam der statt­li­che Rüde in unse­re Obhut zurück. Aktu­ell befin­det sich Tay in einer Hun­de­pen­si­on in Nord­kir­chen (NRW). Dort ver­hält er sich über­wie­gend freund­lich und umgäng­lich mit den Pfle­ge­rin­nen und Pfle­gern. Es zeigt sich aber auch hier eine ande­re Sei­te vom ihm. Er mag nicht jeden Men­schen, was er dann mit Bel­len und manch­mal auch Knur­ren zum Aus­druck bringt. Der hüb­sche, impo­san­te Rüde läuft recht gut an der Lei­ne, den­noch soll­ten sei­ne neu­en Besit­zer natür­lich in der Lage sein, einen solch gro­ßen und kräf­ti­gen Hund sicher zu füh­ren. Mit Art­ge­nos­sen ist Tay grund­sätz­lich ver­träg­lich, somit kann er auch zu einer sou­ve­rä­nen Hün­din ver­mit­telt wer­den, die ihm kör­per­lich gewach­sen ist, denn im Frei­lauf ver­hält sich Tay wie ein toll­pat­schi­ger Jung­hund, der noch nicht so genau weiß, wie groß sei­ne Kräf­te sind und wo genau sich sei­ne Glied­ma­ßen befin­den. Das Erschei­nungs­bild von Tay lässt dar­auf schlie­ßen, dass es sich bei ihm um einen Her­den­schutz­hund-Misch­ling han­delt. Wir wün­schen uns daher für den hüb­schen Rüden Men­schen, die bereits Erfah­rung mit der Hal­tung von Her­den­schutz­hun­den haben. Ein Haus in ruhi­ger, länd­li­cher Lage mit einem sicher ein­ge­zäun­ten Grund­stück ist Vor­aus­set­zung für die Ver­mitt­lung. Kin­der soll­ten in Tay‘s neu­em Zuhau­se nicht leben. Inter­es­sen­ten soll­ten bereit sein, den net­ten, jun­gen Hund erst ein­mal in Ruhe ken­nen­zu­ler­nen und ihn in sei­ner Pen­si­on zu besu­chen. Der schö­ne Rüde sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhau­se bei erfah­re­nen, sou­ve­rä­nen, gedul­di­gen und zuver­läs­si­gen Men­schen, die sich mit der Hal­tung von Her­den­schutz­hun­den aus­ken­nen. Lie­be­vol­le Kon­se­quenz und kla­re Kom­mu­ni­ka­ti­on sind not­wen­dig, um aus Tay einen treu­en, zuver­läs­si­gen Beglei­ter zu for­men. Die Unter­stüt­zung durch eine Her­den­schutz­hund erfah­re­ne Hun­de­schu­le wäre sicher von Vor­teil.

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🇩🇪Dransfeld
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Bringing Tay home

What you'll need for Tay 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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Tay

What life with Tay looks like

Tay is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Fuerteventura in Dransfeld.

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 Tay, answered.

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