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Archie

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Archie is a large and strong male, but those who get to know him quickly realize: behind his appearance is a gentle giant with a heart of gold. At the shelter, we lovingly call him our "Joggel," because he makes us all smile with his friendly, lovable nature. He loves people above all and greets them openly and warmly. He has a herding dog in him, which makes him a loyal companion who protects his people with awareness and devotion. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs, whether big or small, he has a friendly wagging tail for everyone. In our shelter in Bulgaria, he has always lovingly taken care of the puppies. A trait that makes him simply unique. His balanced nature makes him a real dream dog, who simply wants to belong, but who needs clear rules from the start to find his way in his new home. He loves walks, already walks well on a leash and moves with enthusiasm. Archie is now looking for a home where he can finally arrive, with people who recognize his big heart. Whoever lets Archie into their life gets not just a dog, but a loyal friend for life, who conquers all hearts with his gentleness. Good luck dear Archie, paws and thumbs are crossed 🐾♥️🐾

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Archie ist ein grosser und kräftiger Rüde, doch wer ihn kennenlernt, merkt schnell: Hinter seiner Erscheinung steckt ein sanfter Riese mit einem Herzen aus Gold. Im Tierheim nennen wir ihn liebevoll unseren „Joggel“, denn er bringt uns alle mit seiner freundlichen, liebenswerten Art zum Schmunzeln. Er liebt Menschen über alles und begegnet ihnen offen und herzlich. In ihm steckt Herdenschutzhund, das macht ihn zu einem treuen Begleiter, der seine Menschen mit Achtsamkeit und Hingabe beschützt. Mit Artgenossen versteht er sich wunderbar, egal ob gross oder klein, er hat für jeden ein freundliches Schwanzwedeln übrig. In unserem Tierheim in Bulgarien hat er sich immer liebevoll um die Welpen gekümmert. Eine Eigenschaft, die ihn einfach einzigartig macht. Seine ausgeglichene Art macht ihn zu einem echten Traumhund, der einfach nur dazugehören möchte, der aber von Anfang an klare Regeln braucht, um sich in seinem neuen Zuhause zurecht zu finden. Er liebt Spaziergänge, läuft bereits gut an der Leine und bewegt sich mit Begeisterung. Archie sucht nun ein Zuhause, in dem er endlich ankommen darf, bei Menschen die sein grosses Herz erkennen. Wer Archie in sein Leben lässt, bekommt nicht nur einen Hund, sondern einen treuen Freund fürs Leben, der mit seiner Sanftmut alle Herzen im Sturm erobert. Viel Glück lieber Archie, Pfoten und Daumen sind gedrückt🐾♥️🐾

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇨🇭Elsau

Shelter

Tiervermittlungen.ch

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About Archie

What life with Archie looks like

Archie is an extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiervermittlungen.ch in Elsau.

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.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Archie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Archie?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiervermittlungen.ch handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Archie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Archie if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiervermittlungen.ch 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Archie 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 Archie 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 Tiervermittlungen.ch early rather than rehoming privately; they know Archie 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.