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Balto

Male · Adult · 4 years

Male, neutered. Birthdate: June 19, 2021. Origin: Switzerland. Breeding location: Italy. Balto is a gentle, well-muscled, inquisitive, and very open male dog towards people. Due to his stiff gait, we presented the four-legged friend at Tierklinik Aarau West. There, it was confirmed what we had already feared. Balto suffers from joint problems like many other large dogs. He has moderate hip dysplasia and arthritis. Long walks are therefore taboo for the beautiful herding dog. To ensure that his need for movement is still met, he looks forward to shorter runs several times a day. For his joints, he receives a supplement. For Balto, we wish for experienced and fit dog owners with a large house and a well-secured garden who understand how to lead the four-legged friend affectionately but still consistently. Attending a good dog training class is recommended. Balto is not suitable for placement with small children and cats. Origin: Switzerland. Breeding location: Italy. Balto is a gentle, well-muscled, inquisitive, and very open male dog towards people. Due to his stiff gait, we presented the four-legged friend at Tierklinik Aarau West. There, it was confirmed what we had already feared. Balto suffers from joint problems like many other large dogs. He has moderate hip dysplasia and arthritis. Long walks are therefore taboo for the beautiful herding dog. To ensure that his need for movement is still met, he looks forward to shorter runs several times a day. For his joints, he receives a supplement. For Balto, we wish for experienced and fit dog owners with a large house and a well-secured garden who understand how to lead the four-legged friend affectionately but still consistently. Attending a good dog training class is recommended. Balto is not suitable for placement with small children and cats. Fill out our application form for interested parties and send it to us via the website, by email, or by post (Tierdörfli Olten, Aspweg 51, Postfach 72, 4612 Wangen b. Olten).

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Männlich kastriert Geburtsdatum: 19.06.2021 Herkunft: SchweizZuchtland: ItalienBalto ist ein gutmütiger, verschmuster, neugieriger und Menschen gegenüber sehr offener Rüde. Aufgrund seines steifen Ganges stellten wir den Vierbeiner in der Tierklinik Aarau West vor. Dort bestätigte sich, was wir bereits befürchtet hatten. Balto leidet wie so viele andere grosse Hunde ebenfalls an Gelenkproblemen. Bei ihm liegen eine mittelgradige Hüftdysplasie und Arthrose vor. Grosse Wanderungen sind für den schönen Herdenschutzhund deshalb tabu. Damit sein Bewegungsbedarf trotzdem nicht zu kurz kommt, freut er sich dafür mehrmals täglich für kürzere Runden ausgeführt zu werden. Für seine Gelenke bekommt er einen Futterzusatz.Für Balto wünschen wir uns erfahrene und fitte Hundehalter mit grossem Haus und gut gesichertem Garten, die es verstehen, den Vierbeiner liebevoll, aber dennoch konsequent zu führen. Der Besuch einer guten Hundeschule wird empfohlen. Balto eignet sich nicht für eine Platzierung zu kleinen Kindern und Katzen. Herkunft: Schweiz Zuchtland: Italien Balto ist ein gutmütiger, verschmuster, neugieriger und Menschen gegenüber sehr offener Rüde. Aufgrund seines steifen Ganges stellten wir den Vierbeiner in der Tierklinik Aarau West vor. Dort bestätigte sich, was wir bereits befürchtet hatten. Balto leidet wie so viele andere grosse Hunde ebenfalls an Gelenkproblemen. Bei ihm liegen eine mittelgradige Hüftdysplasie und Arthrose vor. Grosse Wanderungen sind für den schönen Herdenschutzhund deshalb tabu. Damit sein Bewegungsbedarf trotzdem nicht zu kurz kommt, freut er sich dafür mehrmals täglich für kürzere Runden ausgeführt zu werden. Für seine Gelenke bekommt er einen Futterzusatz. Für Balto wünschen wir uns erfahrene und fitte Hundehalter mit grossem Haus und gut gesichertem Garten, die es verstehen, den Vierbeiner liebevoll, aber dennoch konsequent zu führen. Der Besuch einer guten Hundeschule wird empfohlen. Balto eignet sich nicht für eine Platzierung zu kleinen Kindern und Katzen. Füllen Sie unser Formular für Interessenten aus und lassen Sie uns dieses via Webseite, per Mail oder per Post (Tierdörfli Olten, Aspweg 51, Postfach 72, 4612 Wangen b. Olten) zukommen. Unsere Hundeabteilung wird Sie dann telefonisch kontaktieren, um mit Ihnen die

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Wangen bei Olten
Shelter
Tierdörfli Olten
Living with Balto
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Balto home

What you'll need for Balto in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Balto

What life with Balto looks like

Balto is a adult dog waiting at Tierdörfli Olten in Wangen bei Olten.

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 Balto, answered.

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