How do I contact the shelter about Balou?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Berner Tierzentrum handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Balou if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Berner Tierzentrum 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 Balou 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 Balou 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 Berner Tierzentrum early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balou 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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Balou

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Adult · 7 years

Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Color: Gray Date of Birth: November 11, 2019 Gender: Male Neutered: Yes Reason for Surrender: Changed living circumstances Characteristics: Balou is a wonderful dog who needs lots of love and attention. He’s very playful, loves swimming and bathing, and is well-behaved. You can take him anywhere without any problems—into town, to cafés or restaurants; Balou loves being everywhere with you. Long car rides or trips on public transport are no issue for him at all. Balou would also be a great fit for a family (he loves children); he’s looking for people who have plenty of time and love to give him. Balou is allergic to grasses, which is why he has to take cortisone—but this doesn’t restrict his health in any way. He gets one tablet daily; there’s nothing else to worry about. In addition, his general health was recently checked, and everything is perfectly fine. Country of Origin (where the dog is currently located): Switzerland Breeding Country: Hungary Contact Address: Caroline Stohler, Fürstenlandstr. 159, 9014, St. Gallen Share this post

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Rasse: Amerikanischer Staffordshire Terrier Farbe: Grau Alter: 11. November 2019 Geschlecht: männlich Kastriert: ja Verzichtgrund: veränderte Lebensumstände Eigenschaften: Balou ist ein ganz toller Hund, der viel Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit braucht. Er ist sehr verspielt, schwimmt und badet für sein Leben gerne und ist sehr gut erzogen. Man kann ihn problemlos überall hin mitnehmen, in die Stadt, Cafes oder Restaurants, Balou ist gerne überall dabei. Längere Fahrten mit dem Auto oder mit ÖV sind gar kein Problem für ihn. Balou wäre auch für einer Familie geeignet (er liebt Kinder), er sucht Menschen, die viel Zeit und liebe für ihn haben. Balou ist allergisch auf Gräser, weshalb er Cortison einnehmen muss, was ihn gesundheitlich aber keineswegs einschränkt. Er bekommt eine Tablette täglich, mehr muss man nicht beachten. Zudem wurde sein Allgemeinzustand vor kurzem überprüft und es ist alles in bester Ordnung. Herkunftsland (wo sich der Hund momentan aufhält): Schweiz Zuchtland: Ungarn Kontaktadresse: Caroline Stohler, Fürstenlandstr. 159, 9014, St. Gallen Diesen Beitrag teilen

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇨🇭Switzerland

Shelter

Berner Tierzentrum

Living with Balou

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Balou

What life with Balou looks like

Balou is a medium-sized adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Berner Tierzentrum in Switzerland.

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 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 Balou, answered.

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