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Akita · Unknown

Zeus lived from a young age in a family with a small child. The family clearly underestimated the immense challenge of adequately occupying and training this "fiery" mix of Akita and Doberman. When we took in Zeus, he showed no discipline and leaped at us, drooling. For months, he wore a muzzle along with a Halti underneath all day long because his family was afraid of him. The muzzle was only removed for feeding. Due to the improper combination of both tools, his nose bridge was completely chafed and raw… He shows clear mistrust towards certain types of people, but is very clingy with those he trusts. Zeus is an incredibly intelligent dog who learns very quickly when worked with competently; he has since given up his tendency to jump into people's faces. This power and strength package needs people who can communicate with him in a dog-appropriate manner, keep him occupied, ground him, and help him relax.

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Zeus lebte von klein auf in einer Familie mit Kleinkind. Diese hatte offensichtlich die enorme Herausforderung unterschätzt, die “brandige” Mischung aus Akita und Dobermann ausreichend zu beschäftigen und zu erziehen. Als wir Zeus entgegen genommen haben, zeigte er keinerlei Disziplin und sprang uns direkt geifernd an. Seit Monaten trug er den ganzen Tag einen Maulkorb plus Halti darunter, da seine Familie Angst vor ihm hatte. Lediglich zum Fressen wurde dieser abgenommen. Der Nasenrücken war auf Grund der unsachgemäßen Kombination beider Hilfsmittel vollkommen wund gescheuert… Bei manchen Personentypen zeigt er deutliches Mißtrauen, bei ihm vertrauten Menschen ist er widerum sehr anhänglich. Zeus ist ein unwahrscheinlich intelligenter Hund, der sehr schnell lernt, wenn man kompetent mit ihm arbeitet, seine Tendenz jemanden ins Gesicht zu springen hat er abgelegt. Das Power- und Kraftpaket benötigt Menschen, die mit ihm hundegerecht kommunizieren und ihn beschäftigen, ihn erden und zur Ruhe bringen.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Baden-Baden
Shelter
Tierheim Baden-Baden
Cared for by Tierheim Baden-Baden · Baden-BadenLearn about Akita

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Zeus home

What you'll need for Zeus 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 Zeus

What life with Zeus looks like

Zeus is a small adult akita dog waiting at Tierheim Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden.

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 Zeus, answered.

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