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Vin

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Our little Vin came to us from the U.S. airbase. His owner had to return to the States and couldn't take his dog along. Vin is a real optimist and quickly settled in with us. He’s very food-motivated, well-behaved, house-trained, and can stay alone quite well. He also travels comfortably in the car without whining or vomiting. At the vet, he allowed himself to be examined nicely. However, with Vin, it becomes strikingly clear once again that it’s the human who shapes the dog. If he has a very clear leader with strong leadership qualities who puts him in his place, Vin behaves beautifully. People who adopt a “lulli-pulli” approach—letting Vin act entirely on his own and not taking responsibility away from him—will have a hard time with Vin. As soon as Vin senses any weakness in leadership, he tends to pull on the leash. This requires experienced people who, through good leadership, can make it clear to Vin that he’s not alone and that he needs to take responsibility. Vin isn’t compatible with other dogs—at least not under current circumstances. The gender of the other dog doesn’t make much difference either. According to previous owners, Vin had hardly any contact with other dogs in the past, and our tests with various dogs have confirmed that he’s simply not compatible. Therefore, during walks, Vin is securely leashed with a muzzle, which he wears with complete composure. In the future too, the muzzle will remain his constant companion—potential adopters should be fully aware of this. With his trusted humans, Vin is a very gentle, obedient dog who’s easily impressed. He forms a close bond with his people and then becomes exceptionally cooperative and eager to learn. Unfortunately, he was just unlucky enough not to receive sufficient encouragement from his humans when he was a puppy. Now he needs people who can set him on the right path and are willing to invest time and effort into him. Strangers first need to establish their authority clearly in order to be taken seriously by him. That’s why we don’t see Vin suited for first-time dog owners or families with children. Vin would still like to spend a bit more time learning and is looking for experienced people who can guide him and offer him a wonderful, varied life. Become a sponsor of one of our animals!

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Unser kleiner Vin kam von der US-Airbase zu uns. Sein Besitzer musste in die Staaten zurück und konnte seinen Hund nicht mitnehmen. Er ist ein richtiger Optimist und hat sich schnell bei uns eingelebt. Er ist sehr verfressen, ordentlich und stubenrein und kann gut alleine bleiben. Auch im Auto fährt er gut mit, ohne zu jammern oder zu erbrechen. Beim Tierarzt hat er sich anständig untersuchen lassen. Bei Vin wird allerdings wieder sehr deutlich, dass der Mensch den Hund macht. Hat er einen sehr klaren Menschen mit Führungsqualität, der ihn in die 2 Reihe schickt, kann sich Vin gut benehmen. "Lulli Pulli"-Menschen, die Vin einfach selbst agieren lassen und ihm Verantwortung nicht abnehmen, haben es schwer mit Vin. Sobald Vin Schwächen in der Führung spürt neigt er zum Leinenpöbeln. Hier braucht es erfahrene Menschen, die Vin durch gute Führung klarmachen, dass er nicht alleine ist und Verantwortung übernehmen muss. Mit anderen Hunden ist er nicht verträglich. Dabei macht auch das Geschlecht des Gegenübers keinen nennenswerten Unterschied. In der Vergangenheit hatte er laut Angaben der Vorbesitzer kaum Kontakt mit anderen Hunden und hier hat sich im Test mit verschiedenen Hunden gezeigt, dass er nicht verträglich ist. Daher wird Vin während der Spaziergänge mit Maulkorb abgesichert und er trägt diesen absolut souverän. Auch in Zukunft wird der Maulkorb sein Begleiter sein, dies sollten sich mögliche Interessenten bewusst machen. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen ist Vin ein sehr weicher, folgsamer Hund, der leicht zu beeindrucken ist. Er bindet sich eng an seine Bezugsperson und ist dann überaus kooperativ und gelehrig. Leider hatte er einfach Pech, dass er als Welpe nicht ausreichend von seinen Menschen gefördert wurde. Er braucht nun Menschen, die ihn auf einen guten Weg bringen und gerne Zeit und Arbeit in ihn investieren. Fremde Personen müssen erst einmal ihr Standing deutlich machen, um von ihm ernstgenommen zu werden. Daher sehen wir Vin nicht bei Hundeanfängern oder Familien mit Kindern. Vin möchte noch ein wenig die Schulbank drücken und sucht erfahrene Menschen, die ihn anleiten und ihm ein tolles, abwechslungsreiches Leben bieten können. Zurück zur unseren Tieren Pate werden

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Koblenz
Shelter
Tierheim Koblenz
Living with Vin
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Koblenz · KoblenzLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Vin home

What you'll need for Vin in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Vin

What life with Vin looks like

Vin 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.

Koblenz, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vin, answered.

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