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Zabou

Doberman · Male

Zabou. Breed: Dobermann - Cane Corso Mix. Gender: male - Age: *04.05.2017Care: no informationChip: 25047Zabou has been waiting for a suitable home for some time. Initially, he is wary of strangers, but he becomes very clingy and cuddly with people he knows. However, one must be able to strike a balance, as if he feels insecure, he will keep his distance. He is an insecure dog who prefers to avoid situations rather than confront them. Generally, he gets along well with other dogs, but due to his low frustration tolerance and tendency to quickly become highly excited, we see him more as a single dog.Zabou is looking for a quiet, rural home in a small household with little to no visitors. Emergency animal: yesFound animal: noPlacement:

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Zabou. Rasse: Dobermann - Cane Corso Mix. Geschlecht: männlichAlter: *04.05.2017Haltung: keine AngabenKennung: 25047Zabou wartet schon einige Zeit auf ein passendes Zuhause.Typisch Dobermann, ist er Fremden gegenüber erstmal misstrauisch.Bei Personen, die er kennt zeigt er sich sehr anhänglich und verschmust.Hier muss man aber die Waage halten können, denn fühlt er sich in der Zuständigkeit, schirmt er seine Person ab.Er ist ein unsicherer Hund, der es aber vorzieht, lieber einen Bogen um die Situation zu machen.Grundsätzlich ist er verträglich mit anderen Hunden, da er aber eine niedrige Frustrationstoleranz hat und schnell in eine hohe Erregungslage fällt, sehen wir ihn eher als Einzeltier.Zabou sucht ein ruhiges, ländliches Zuhause in einem kleinen Personenhaushalt, ohne viel Besuch. Notfalltier: JaFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Geldern
Shelter
Tierheim Geldern
Living with Zabou
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim Geldern · GeldernLearn about Doberman

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Zabou home

What you'll need for Zabou 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 Zabou

What life with Zabou looks like

Zabou is a adult doberman dog waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

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 Zabou, answered.

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