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Turbo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

At our Turbo, the name is absolutely key: he is always on the go and needs urgent quiet adopters who can step on the brakes rather than pushing him to move even more. One should know how to transmit calm and quiet to the hectic male dogs. Dog experience is very advantageous here, as Turbo can sometimes become quite pushy and distant in certain situations, such as during greetings or vet visits. However, Turbo is people-oriented and generally friendly towards them, making it possible to work well with him. Quiet mental stimulation like nose work would be appropriate here. In contrast, his compatibility with other animals is another story. Small dogs are seen as prey by him, which certainly applies to cats and small animals. Therefore, we want to place Turbo as a single dog. Due to his mixed breed and a bite incident, Turbo is classified as "suspected dangerous." The final evaluation will take place within the first half year in his new home, giving his new owners enough time to work on Turbo's upbringing and bonding. During a temperament test, it will be determined whether the male dog needs to be permanently secured. For more information on this, feel free to ask us in a personal conversation if you are seriously interested. If you are interested in one of our dogs, please contact us preferably by email. Describe to us 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.

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Bei unserem Turbo ist der Name absolut Programm: er steht ständig auf dem Gaspedal und benötigt deswegen dringend ruhige Übernehmer, die eher auf die Bremse treten, anstatt ihn in seinem Bewegungsdrang zu puschen. Man sollte wissen, wie man Gelassenheit und Ruhe auf den hektischen Rüden überträgt. Hierfür ist Hundeerfahrung sehr vorteilhaft, da Turbo sich in manchen Situationen ziemlich hochspult und dabei wird er dem Menschen gegenüber manchmal etwas rüpelig und distanzlos. Dies sind zum Beispiel die Situation des Anleinens oder der Tierarztbesuch. Turbo ist aber menschenbezogen und ihnen gegenüber grundsätzlich erstmal freundlich gestimmt, so dass man gut mit ihm arbeiten kann. Ruhige Beschäftigung wie Nasenarbeit wäre hier angebracht. Anders sieht es mit der Verträglichkeit gegenüber Artgenossen aus. Vor allem kleine Hunde werden von ihm als Beute betrachtet, was sicherlich erstrecht auf Katzen und Kleintiere zutrifft. Daher möchten wir Turbo als Einzelhund vermitteln. Aufgrund seiner Rassemischung und eines Beißvorfalles wurde Turbo als "vermutet gefährlich" eingeordnet. Die endgültige Überprüfung findet innerhalb des ersten halben Jahres nach der Übernahme in ein neues Zuhause statt, so dass seine neuen Besitzer ausreichend Zeit bekommen, an Turbos Erziehung und Bindung zu arbeiten. Im Rahmen eines Wesenstests wird dann beurteilt, ob der Rüde ggf. dauerhaft abgesichert werden muss. Weitere Infos dazu kann man bei ernsthaftem Interesse gerne im persönlichen Gespräch mit uns erfragen. 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
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Leipzig
Shelter
Tierheim Leipzig
Living with Turbo
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Leipzig · LeipzigLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Turbo home

What you'll need for Turbo 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 Turbo

What life with Turbo looks like

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

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.

Note from the shelter: Classified as 'potentially dangerous' due to breed mix and bite incident. Requires temperament test within first 6 months. Prey drive toward small dogs and cats.

🇩🇪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 Turbo, answered.

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