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Livestock Guardian Dog · Unknown · 4 years

Yuki is a typical herd protection dog. Clever, stubborn, and used to making his own decisions. His strong aversion to strangers is well-established. Building trust with him requires time. He needs a quiet environment where he doesn’t have to meet any demands and can simply be a dog. He doesn’t like children. Yuki is accustomed to fellow animals, horses, and cows. Dog-experienced people who are also familiar with the quirks of herding or herd protection dogs are sought. This animal is not suitable for homes with children.

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Yuki ist ein typischer Herdenschutzhund. Klug, stur und gewohnt eigene Entscheidungen zu treffen. Auch die Abneigung fremden Personen gegenüber ist bei ihm stark verankert.Sein Vertrauen muss man sich erst erarbeiten. Er braucht ein ruhiges Umfeld, wo er keine Anforderungen erfüllen muss und einfach nur Hund sein kann.Er mag keine Kinder.Yuki ist an Artgenossen, Pferde und Kühe gewöhnt. Gesucht werden hundeerfahrene Menschen, denen auch die Eigenheiten von Hüte- bzw. Herdenschutzhunden bekannt sind. Helfen Sie uns, Leben zu retten! Wir benötigen Ihre Zustimmung zum Laden der Übersetzungen Mit diesen Einstellungen aktivieren oder deaktivieren Sie die Datenerfassung von Funktionalitäten die auf dieser Website eingesetzt werden. Alle Dienste auswählen

Size
Large
Age
4 years
Location
🇦🇹Graz
Shelter
Tierheim Arche Noah
Living with Yuki
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Yuki home

What you'll need for Yuki 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 Yuki

What life with Yuki looks like

Yuki is a large adult livestock guardian dog dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires quiet environment with no demands, needs patient owner to build trust

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Graz, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Yuki, answered.

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