How do I contact the shelter about Arco?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Leipzig handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Arco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Arco if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Leipzig 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 Arco 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 Arco 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 Leipzig early rather than rehoming privately; they know Arco 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.

← Back to results

Available

Arco

Rottweiler · Male · Adult · 8 years

Arco is a basically friendly dog, though he can sometimes be a bit skeptical of strangers at first. Arco loves being outdoors, so he should be placed in a new home with a house and property where he can certainly keep a good watch. However, family integration is important for him, meaning no purely outdoor living. He gets along well with female dogs, often being a bit forward with the girls. Male dogs, on the other hand, are not his preference. The sturdy male dog has his own mind and needs to learn to develop trust in certain situations. Therefore, a muzzle is recommended when visiting the vet, for example. Arco is, however, easy to read and will make himself known if he feels uncomfortable in a situation. Overall, he is an open male dog in the best age range and is urgently in search of a wonderful new home where he can be meaningfully engaged with and supported and challenged. Arco has beginning hip dysplasia, which means he should be rehomed on the ground floor. Additionally, he requires daily thyroid medication because he has a thyroid underfunction. If you are interested in one of our dogs, please contact us preferably by email. Describe in the email how the dog will live with you and send us a phone number. Then a staff member will contact you. Dog descriptions are based on observations at the animal shelter or information from third parties and do not represent guaranteed characteristics.

DE·Show original

Arco ist ein grundlegend freundlicher Hund, lediglich anfangs kann er manchmal Fremden gegenüber etwas skeptisch reagieren. Arco ist gern draußen, daher sollte er in ein neues Zuhause mit Haus und Grundstück ziehen, welches er sicherlich gut bewachen wird. Trotzdem ist für ihn der Familienanschluss wichtig, das heißt keine reine Außenhaltung. Mit Hündinnen zeigt sich Arco ganz gut verträglich, oft ist er etwas aufdringlich den Mädels gegenüber. Rüden hingegen mag er eher nicht. Der stattliche Rüde hat seinen eigenen Kopf und muss lernen, in bestimmten Situationen Vertrauen zu entwickeln. Beim Tierarzt zum Beispiel ist daher ein Maulkorb zu empfehlen. Arco ist aber gut zu lesen und macht sich bemerkbar, wenn er sich in einer Situation unwohl fühlt. Insgesamt ist er ein offener Rüde im besten Alter und daher dringend auf der Suche nach einer tollen neuen Bleibe, wo man sich sinnvoll mit ihm beschäftigt und ihn fördert und fordert. Arco hat beidseits beginnende HD, das heißt er sollte ebenerdig vermittelt werden. Außerdem benötigt er täglich Schilddrüsenmedikamente, da er eine Schilddrüsenunterfunktion hat. Wenn Sie Interesse an einem unserer Hunde haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bevorzugt per E-Mail. Schildern Sie uns in der Mail, wie der Hund bei Ihnen leben wird und senden Sie uns eine Telefonnummer zu. Es wird sich dann ein*e TierpflegerIn bei Ihnen melden. Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Leipzig

Shelter

Tierheim Leipzig

Living with Arco

✕Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Tierheim Leipzig · Leipzig Learn about Rottweiler →

More dogs in Leipzig →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Arco home

What you'll need for Arco in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Arco

What life with Arco looks like

Arco is a large adult rottweiler dog waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

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.

Note from the shelter: Hip dysplasia (both sides), requires daily thyroid medication for hypothyroidism, needs muzzle at vet visits

🇩🇪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.

Leipzig, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Arco, answered.

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