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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Now, Chewbacca is also searching for a new home and people who will take him seriously this time. As unique as his name, Chewbacca himself is also very special. The scruffy male dog has a firm grasp on what is allowed and what is not if he doesn't get a clear framework from his people. Unfortunately, such a framework was lacking in his life until now, which is why he had to become a small "wanderpokal" at a young age. Chewbacca is a very active male dog who can become a great companion with the right guidance. However, at first, he showed a different side. Without trust in people and without ever experiencing boundaries and rules, he had serious intentions. With patience and skill from his animal caretakers, Chewbacca thawed out after some time and gave us the chance to see what a great dog he can be. Now, he also has regular walkers who greatly value the time they spend with him. Nevertheless, future adopters must be prepared that Chewbacca is a dog who will test and question boundaries at the beginning and will need a suitable response to avoid falling back into old patterns. Also, basic training has always been lacking in his life, so he still has plenty of learning experiences to gain. Chewbacca shows at our shelter that he can be compatible with other dogs and is both regularly housed with other male dogs and has successfully participated in our "male dogs groups." Here, too, he still has a few things to learn, and while his social skills and playfulness sometimes play a role, he shows good social skills and even displays playfulness. Those who want to meet the lively male dog should be prepared for a longer getting-to-know-you phase, which our team is happy to accompany. We do not place Chewbacca in a household with small children! We currently cannot provide information about his compatibility with other small animals and cats. As a terrier mix, Chewbacca has the typical rough-coated fur, which should be regularly trimmed. We look forward to people who feel up to the challenges that this pretty dog brings and who will give him the chance for a new start. 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 telephone number. Then an animal caretaker will contact you. Animal descriptions are based on observations at the animal shelter or information from third parties and do not represent

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Auf diesem Wege sucht nun auch Chewbacca sein neues Zuhause und Menschen, die es diesmal ernst mit ihm meinen. So besonders wie sein Name ist, ist Chewbacca selbst wohl auch. Der wuschelige Rüde hat es nämlich faustdick hinter den Ohren, wenn er von seinen Menschen keinen sicheren Rahmen bekommt, in dem ganz klar für ihn ist, was erlaubt ist und was nicht. Leider fehlten ihm diese Menschen bisher in seinem Leben, weswegen er jetzt schon, in seinen jungen Jahren, zu einem kleinen “Wanderpokal” werden musste. Chewbacca ist ein sehr aktiver Rüde, der mit der richtigen Anleitung ein toller Begleiter werden kann. Anfangs zeigte er sich jedoch von seiner anderen Seite. Ohne Vertrauen in den Menschen und ohne je Grenzen und Regeln erfahren zu haben, hatte er durchaus ernst zu nehmende Absichten. Mit Geduld und Fingerspitzengefühl seitens seiner Tierpfleger konnte Chewbacca nach einiger Zeit auftauen und hat uns damit die Möglichkeit gegeben, zu sehen, was er für ein toller Hund ist. Mittlerweile hat er auch Gassigeher, welche die gemeinsame Zeit mit ihm sehr schätzen. Trotzdem müssen sich zukünftige Übernehmer darauf einstellen, dass Chewbacca ein Hund ist, welcher besonders am Anfang viele Grenzen austesten und hinterfragen wird und dann zwingend eine passende Antwort benötigt, um nicht wieder in alte Muster zu fallen. Auch die Grunderziehung ist in seinem bisherigen Leben immer zu kurz gekommen, weswegen er auch da noch einiges an Lernerfahrungen sammeln darf. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt sich Chewbacca bei uns durchaus verträglich und ist bei uns sowohl mit einem Rüden fest vergesellschaftet, als auch schon einige male erfolgreich in unseren “Rüden-Gruppen” mitgelaufen. Wobei er auch hier noch ein paar Dinge lernen darf und auch die Sympathie ein Stück weit eine Rolle spielt, zeigt er durchaus gute soziale Kompetenzen und legt mitunter auch Spielverhalten an den Tag. Wer den lebensfrohen Rüden kennenlernen möchte, sollte sich auf eine etwas längere Kennenlernphase einstellen, welche von unserem Team gerne begleitet wird. Wir vermitteln Chewbacca nicht in einen Haushalt mit kleinen Kindern! Zu seiner Verträglichkeit mit Kleintieren und Katzen können wir aktuell leider keine Auskunft geben. Als Terriermischling besitzt Chewbacca das typische rauhaarige Fell, welches regelmäßig getrimmt werden sollte. Wir freuen uns auf Menschen, welche sich den Herausforderungen, die dieser hübsche Hund mit sich bringt, gewachsen fühlen und ihm somit die Chance auf einen Neustart bieten. 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
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Leipzig
Shelter
Tierheim Leipzig
Living with Chewbacca
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Bringing Chewbacca home

What you'll need for Chewbacca 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 Chewbacca

What life with Chewbacca looks like

Chewbacca is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires experienced owner for behavioral training and boundary setting

🇩🇪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 Chewbacca, answered.

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