Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

Bajka

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Bajka is a typical herding dog and does her "job" very well. Naturally, her first instinct with strangers is to keep them at a distance. With enough patience and time, one can really bond with the older lady. Once Bajka has accepted someone, she is a real cuddle teddy. Her "resources" (bowl, box, owner, etc.) are sacred to her! One must not provoke her there. She loves being outside in a large run and observing what is happening. She will alert when something in the surroundings is happening or if someone is nearby. On walks, we experience Bajka to be calm and balanced, but these should not be too long, as the lady, for her size, has already reached a ripe old age. The fur care is not something Bajka enjoys, and it must always be done in short stages with her consent. Herding dogs do not know sheep! Also, no other pets should live in the same household. Bajka is currently at the animal shelter Paradiesli. If you are interested in or have any questions about Bajka, please contact the animal shelter directly.

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Bajka ist ein typischer Herdenschutzhund und macht ihren «Job» sehr gut. Natürlich ist ihr erster Instinkt bei Fremden Menschen diese auf Abstand zu halten. Mit genügend Geduld und Zeit kann man sich super mit der älteren Dame anfreunden. Wenn Bajka jemanden akzeptiert hat, ist sie ein richtiger Schmuseteddy. Ihre «Ressourcen» (Napf, Box, Besitzer etc.) sind ihr heilig! Dort muss man auch nichts provozieren. Sie ist sehr gerne draussen in einem grossen Auslauf und beobachtet das Geschehen. Bei Bedarf meldet sie was in der Umgebung vor sich geht oder wenn jemand in der Nähe ist. Auf Spaziergängen erleben wir Bajka ruhig und ausgeglichen, diese dürfen jedoch nicht zu lange sein, da die Dame für Ihre Grösse doch schon ein hohes Alter erreicht hat. Die Fellpflege findet Bajka nicht toll, diese muss immer in kurzen Etappen und mit ihrem Einverständnis erfolgen. Der Herdenschutzhund kennt keine Schafe! Auch sollten keine anderen Haustiere im selben Haushalt leben. Bajka befindet sich aktuell im Tierheim Paradiesli. Bei Interesse oder Fragen zu Bajka, melden Sie sich bitte direkt beim Tierheim. 21

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇨🇭Hilf Dem Tier

Shelter

Hilf dem Tier

Living with Bajka

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Bajka

What life with Bajka looks like

Bajka is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hilf dem Tier in Hilf Dem Tier.

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 Bajka, answered.

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