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Xandor

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

Xandor is a typical German Shepherd. He is eager to learn and enjoys working, so he needs people who can mentally and physically challenge him. He requires consistent and secure leadership, as he tends to exhibit jumping behaviors if his owner is unsure. Xandor is house-trained, cuddly, and can be left alone. Children, other animals, or fellow animals should not be in his new home. His new owners should definitely take Xandor to dog training classes. Dog and breed experience required!

DE·Show original

Xandor ist ein typischer Schäferhund. Er ist lernwillig und arbeitet gerne, daher braucht er Menschen, die ihn geistig und körperlich auslasten. Er benötigt eine konsequente und sichere Führung, denn wenn sein Besitzer unsicher ist neigt er zu Übersprunghandlungen. Xandor ist stubenrein, verschmust und kann alleine bleiben. Kinder, andere Tiere oder Artgenossen sollten nicht in seinem neuen Zuhause sein. Seine neuen Besitzer sollten auf jeden Fall mit Xandor in die Hundeschule gehen. Hunde- und Rasseerfahrung erforderlich!

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Xandor
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Xandor home

What you'll need for Xandor 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 Xandor

What life with Xandor looks like

Xandor is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Xandor, answered.

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