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Toto

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Toto, a small and witty dog, arrived at our shelter from the last group of dogs from Smeura, Romania. He is open and affectionate towards humans but can also be possessive and pushy if clear boundaries are not set. He confidently navigates life and firmly believes in himself. This confidence is also reflected in his interactions with other dogs: he seeks conflict with male dogs and wants to measure up, while being friendlier with female dogs, although he may still take advantage of their weaknesses and insecurities to gain an upper hand. Here, he lives with a confident female dog who sometimes gives him a firm "no," which works very well. We therefore see him as more suitable for a single home or a strong female companion in his future home, not with another male dog. Toto has been walking nicely on a leash from the start and likely lived closely with humans in Romania. He shows himself to be fearless and curious during outdoor walks, eagerly exploring his environment and always at the forefront. Basic obedience training and everyday training are still needed: he is unfamiliar with busier urban areas, riding in cars, and household noises and equipment, which must be introduced by his future family. Some dog experience would be an advantage, but we can also imagine Toto with first-time dog owners with the support of a dog school or trainer. Toto should not be underestimated, and his training must be taken seriously. He has all the qualities to shape his life according to his own ideas and could become a small leash bully and visitor scare in the future. Despite his small size, he has territorial tendencies and is a character who questions everything, so his future owners will need to be consistent and patient. However, Toto wants to learn, be praised, and is quite susceptible, making him easy to guide and lead. Unfortunately, living with cats or small animals is not possible, but we can imagine children from elementary school age in his family. Toto is now looking for a home - perhaps yours?

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Unser kleiner Freund Toto kam mit der letzten Reisegruppe aus der Smeura in Rumänien zu uns. Er zeigt sich dem Menschen gegenüber offen und anhänglich, kann aber auch vereinnahmend und aufdringlich werden, wenn man keine klaren Grenzen setzt. Er ist ein richtig witziger und sympathischer kleiner Hund, der selbstbewusst durch Leben geht und fest an sich glaubt. Das zeigt sich auch anderen Hunden gegenüber: mit Rüden sucht er Streit und möchte sich messen, bei Hündinnen ist er meistens freundlicher, aber kann dennoch Schwäche und Unsicherheit ausnutzen und sich darüber profilieren. Hier lebt er mit einer Hünidn zusammen, die selbstbewusst ist und ihm auch mal ein deutliches 'Nein' um die Ohren schleudert und das klappt sehr gut. Wir sehen ihn daher in seinem künftigen Zuhause eher als Einzelhund oder bei einer taffen Hündin, nicht mit einem weiteren Rüden zusammen. Toto läuft von Anfang an schon prima an der Leine und hat daher wahrscheinlich im engen Kontakt mit Menschen in Rumänien gelebt. Hier zeigt er sich bei Spaziergängen draußen unerschrocken und neugierig, erkundet gern seine Umwelt und ist immer vorne mit dabei. Die Grunderziehung und das Alltagstraining fehlen hier natürlich noch: belebtere, städtische Gegenden, im Auto mitfahren und die Geräusche und Gerätschaften eines Haushalts sind ihm noch fremd und müssen ihm von seiner künftigen Familie noch nahegebracht werden. Dafür ist etwas Hundeerfahrung von Vorteil, mit Unterstützung von Hundeschule oder Hundetrainer können wir uns Toto aber auch bei Ersthundehaltern vorstellen. Definitiv sollte man Toto nicht unterschätzen und seine Erziehung ernst nehmen. Er bringt alle Eigenschaften mit, um sich sein Leben nach seinen Vorstellungen zu gestalten und könnte in Zukunft ein kleiner Leinenpöbler und Besucherschreck werden. Trotz seiner kleinen Körpergröße hat er territoriale Tendenzen und ist ein Charakter, der viel hinterfragt, sodass seine künftigen Halter Konsequenz und einen langen Atem mitbringen müssen. Toto möchte aber gern lernen, gelobt werden und ist recht bestechlich, sodass man ihn gut anleiten und führen kann. Das Zusammenleben mit Katzen und Kleintieren ist leider nicht möglich, Kinder ab Grundschulalter können wir uns in seiner Familie vorstellen. Toto sucht nun sein Zuhause - vielleicht bei Ihnen? Zurück zur unseren Tieren Pate werden

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Koblenz
Shelter
Tierheim Koblenz
Living with Toto
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Koblenz · KoblenzLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Toto home

What you'll need for Toto 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

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    €20–35

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About Toto

What life with Toto looks like

Toto is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Koblenz in Koblenz.

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 Toto, answered.

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