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Tobi

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Tobi is still a real mini version even for a Yorkshire Terrier, but in this super-lovable, five-year-old (as of 01/22) male dog, there's still a whole man. A volunteer from ArcoNatura found the little charm on a square in Linares and took him home first to have him checked for markings. Unfortunately, Tobi, like so many other dogs in Southern Europe, has neither a chip nor a tattoo. So he should have been taken directly to the animal shelter. But his rescuer found a family interested in giving such a cute heartbreaker a home. In Spain, there are no. Many people get a puppy and then return a hard-to-place, barely trained teenager to the animal shelter. Tobi also did not live up to his family. They probably thought that a five-year-old miniature dog would be a better couch cushion, but our lively gentleman wants to play, go for walks, be everywhere and get his cuddles. Tobi is not a dog for one hour a day; he wants to be an appreciated family member and as a terrier, he is obviously rather in the middle of things than just being there. So Tobi ended up in the animal shelter after all, right in the middle of winter... If you're only 26cm tall and a male dog, life in the animal shelter can be quite exhausting. Everyone else is bigger, stronger, and what is just a small nudge for a German Shepherd becomes really dangerous for a small dog like Beatle. That's why the small ones spend more time in the kennel, have less time to play, and now in January, even in Spain, the nights are cold and the concrete floor doesn't warm up during the day either. Tobi is a cheerful companion and surprisingly calm and friendly for a member of his breed. He likes everything and everyone, has respect but no fear, his explorer spirit is undimmed, and he has great talent as a solo performer. The nice Yorkshire is in the best manly age and is certainly a classic example of the category "perfect beginner dog". Having grown out of adolescence, but still young, very well socialized, and with a size that allows older children to take him for a walk alone. Tobi is joy in four legs and would love a truly active, humorous family... if that's not too much - shouldn't that really be no problem for such a golden button?

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Tobi ist selbst für einen Yorkshire-Terrier noch eine echte Mini-Ausgabe, aber in dem superlieben, 5 Jahre alten (Stand 01/22) Rüden steckt trotzdem ein ganzer Kerl. Ein ehrenamtlicher Helfer der ArcoNatura hatte den kleinen Charmeur auf einem Platz in Linares gefunden und erst einmal mit nach Hause genommen, bis er ihn auf eine Markierung untersuchen lassen konnte. Leider trägt Tobi, wie so viele andere Hunde in Südeuropa, weder Chip noch Tätowierung. Also hätte er eigentlich direkt ins Tierheim ziehen müssen. Aber sein Retter fand eine Familie, die interessiert war, einem so niedlichen Herzensbrecher ein Zuhause zu schenken. In Spanien gibt es keine Vorkontrollen, keine Schutzverträge, keine Gebühren, und so denken die Leute, die einen Hund adoptieren, dass man ja mal probieren kann. Viele Leute holen sich einen Welpen und bringen ein schwer vermittelbares, noch kaum erzogenes Pubertier wieder zurück ins Tierheim. Auch Tobi wurde seiner Familie nicht gerecht. Man hatte wohl damit gerechnet, dass ein 5 Jahre alter Minihund ein besseres Sofakissen ist, aber unser aufgewecktes Männlein möchte spielen, spazieren gehen, er möchte überall dabei und seine Streicheleinheiten bekommen. Tobi ist kein Hund für eine Stunde am Tag, er will ein geschätztes Familienmitglied sein und als Terrier ist er selbstverständlich lieber mittendrin statt nur dabei. So landete Tobi also jetzt doch im Tierheim, mitten im Winter … Wenn man nur 26cm hoch und ein Rüde ist, dann kann das Leben im Tierheim ganz schön anstrengend sein. Alle anderen sind größer, stärker, und was für einen Schäferhund ein kleiner Stupser ist, wird für eine Handvoll Hund wie Beatle schon richtig gefährlich. Deswegen sitzen die Kleinen öfter im Zwinger, haben weniger Zeit zum Spielen und jetzt im Januar werden selbst in Spanien die Nächte kalt und der Betonboden wärmt auch tagsüber nicht wirklich. Tobi ist ein fröhlicher Zeitgenosse und für einen Vertreter seiner Rasse auch erstaunlich ruhig und umgänglich. Er mag alles und jeden, hat zwar Respekt, aber keine Angst, sein Forschergeist ist ungebrochen und er hat enormes Talent zum Alleinunterhalter. Der nette Yorkshire ist im allerbesten Mannesalter und ist damit zweifelsohne ein klassischer Vertreter der Kategorie „perfekter Anfängerhund“! Der Pubertät entwachsen, aber immer noch jung, super sozialisiert und mit einer Größe, die auch älteren Kinder durchaus erlaubt, mal allein mit ihm spazieren zu gehen. Tobi ist die Lebensfreude auf vier Beinen und hätte gerne eine richtig aktive, humorvolle Familie… wenn es mehr nicht ist – das sollte doch für so einen Goldknopf wirklich kein Problem werden?!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Tobi
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Tobi home

What you'll need for Tobi in week one.

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    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
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    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
  5. 05

    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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About Tobi

What life with Tobi looks like

Tobi is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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 Tobi, answered.

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