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No Elo is listed with us right now. Further down, you'll find dogs from shelters and rescues that are looking for a home.
Yes, Elo dogs sometimes need new homes too. HonestDog lists Elo and Elo mixes from shelters across Europe.
Elo dogs in need are waiting in shelters and with rescue organizations for a new home. This page shows current Elo rehoming listings from public shelter entries – contact the shelter directly to confirm availability.
Shelter adoption fees typically range from €200 to €400. This usually includes vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and microchip registration.
No, many shelter dogs are already trained and house-broken. The shelter will inform you about the dog's temperament and history.
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Answer 6 quick questions about your everyday life and see how well the Elo fits you — including an honest cost estimate per month, per year, and across the dog's lifetime.

The Elo breeding project began in 1987 under the name “Eloschaboro”, which is intended to refer to the three main original breeds – Eurasier, Bobtail and Chow Chow. In order to broaden the breeding base and expand the gene pool, Samoyeds and Dalmatians were later crossbred. The focus of the crossing was on the Eurasier and the Bobtail, which continue to be occasionally crossed into the Elo. The aim of the breeding project was to breed a family and companion dog that would combine the advantages of these breeds. The selection was primarily based on temperament and health; coat type and color were secondary. The standard was also drafted with health in mind: pricked ears to avoid ear infections, a straight back to prevent hip dysplasia, and a curled tail to avoid banging against objects, reducing the risk of injury.
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Tell us what suits you. As soon as a matching dog is listed, you get an email.
Shelters describe their dogs' temperament, health and needs themselves. Ask them any open questions before your first meeting.

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Tell us your criteria. We'll search shelters across Germany for you and reach out as soon as a matching Elo is looking for a home.
Similar in size to a Elo: 125 dogs of this size are looking for a home right now.

Female · Baden-Württemberg
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Female · Baden-Württemberg
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Animal Souls e.V.

Female · Baden-Württemberg
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Animal Souls e.V.

Female · Baden-Württemberg
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Animal Souls e.V.

Male · Baden-Württemberg
AdoptAt shelter
Animal Souls e.V.

Male · Baden-Württemberg
AdoptAt shelter
Animal Souls e.V.