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Teo

Galgo Español · Unknown

Teo moves gracefully and bravely on his journey so far … and is making progress! Galgos and Podencos have very pronounced senses, so sensory overload is very quick for them. This is also the case with Teo. Loud noises and sudden movements can startle and unsettle him. A family with children would be too much for him. A very quiet home in the countryside or on the outskirts with a garden, where he can move freely and be exposed to few external stimuli, would be suitable. When he gets the time and quietness, he will build trust, seek human proximity, and settle in. Teo is never aggressive, but goes on the defensive and barks when he feels cornered. Teo would be very happy with friendly fellow animals in his new environment. He gets along well with them. In male dogs, he shows a confident demeanor, but he is never aggressive. The handsome Teo has a lot of potential to become a valuable companion, with whom it will simply be a great joy to be together – if you appreciate Teo's individual behavioral traits and personality, as well as the breed-typical characteristics of Galgos and Podencos. Teo is a true lover dog for experienced, patient dog people. There is also a good development in Teo': His Leishmaniose value (titer) at the end of 2024 has dropped and is now only very weak, at the border of negative. "Sensitive dog seeks sensitive people." That sums it up. This animal was abandoned.

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Teo schreitet anmutig und mutig auf seinem bisher nicht leichten Lebensweg voran … und macht Fortschritte! Galgos und Podencos haben sehr ausgeprägte Sinne, deshalb ist eine Reizüberflutung bei ihnen sehr schnell möglich. So auch bei Teo. Laute Geräusche, schnelle Bewegungen lassen ihn erschrecken, verunsichern ihn. Eine Familie mit Kindern wäre zu viel für ihn. Passend ist ein sehr ruhiges Zuhause auf dem Land oder Stadtrand mit Garten, wo er sich frei bewegen kann und wenigen äußeren Reizen ausgesetzt ist. Wenn er die Zeit und die Ruhe bekommt, wird er Vertrauen fassen, die menschliche Nähe suchen und sich eingewöhnen. Teo ist nie aggressiv, sondern geht auf Abstand und bellt, wenn er sich bedrängt fühlt. Über freundliche Artgenossen in seinem neuen Lebensumfeld wäre Teo sehr glücklich. Er kommt mit ihnen bestens zurecht. Bei Rüden zeigt er ein selbstbewusstes Auftreten, aber auch hier ist er niemals aggressiv. Der bildhübsche Teo hat viel Potential ein wertvoller Begleiter zu werden, mit dem es einfach nur eine große Freude sein wird zusammen zu sein –wenn Sie Teos individuellen Verhaltensausprägungen und Persönlichkeit schätzen, ebenso wie die rassetypischen Charaktermerkmale der Galgos und Podencos. Teo ist ein echter Liebhaberhund für erfahrene, geduldige Hundemenschen. Auch gesundheitlich gibt es eine gute Entwicklung bei Teo: Sein Leishmaniosewert (Titer) von Ende 2024 ist gesunken und nur noch sehr schwach, an der Grenze zu negativ. „Sensibler Hund sucht sensible Menschen“. Damit lässt sich das Wesentliche zusammenfassen.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Teo
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · MünchenLearn about Galgo Español

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Teo home

What you'll need for Teo 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 Teo

What life with Teo looks like

Teo is a large adult galgo español dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Teo, answered.

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