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Floki

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Floki, a male, neutered, born approximately 15.05.2025, mixed breed (herd guardian proportion), height: approximately 62 cm / weight: approximately 27 kg, is available for adoption from the Ebnat-Kappel SG foster home. Floki had a somewhat rocky start in life in Spain. However, he had a good experience with Monika and spent two carefree months with her before traveling to Switzerland at the end of October 2026. In Switzerland, Floki developed into a handsome young male. However, it became clear that he was overwhelmed in the more urban environment. Despite intensive work, his family had to make the difficult decision to find a more suitable place for Floki. At the foster home, Floki is shown to be a friendly, eager-to-learn young dog who is in the midst of puberty, sometimes has a few ideas in his head, and needs clear structures and fair, but very definite leadership. He is suspicious of uncertain people and good management and support are needed here. Floki is a playful clown who wants to please his caregivers and eagerly learns new things. He walks excellently on a leash, loves to drive cars, and gets along well with all dogs, whether large or small. He also likes to test his boundaries with conspecifics and plays a bit roughly. However, he understands a canine no and can also withdraw. Floki masters dog encounters on a leash relaxed if he receives security from his caregiver. He reliably carries out commands he knows, and the recall is already good. In the domestic environment, the herding protection aspect of Floki occasionally shows up in the form of control. However, he can also be controlled here and comes to rest. Floki is a dog that likes to move and enjoys long walks with his human and also wants to be mentally challenged. We are looking for Floki's needle in a haystack, namely a rural, quiet home with a fenced-in yard with self-confident people with dog experience. He clearly needs defined rules that are consistently implemented, even if the stubborn, always friendly young gentleman asks three or four times if the said rule still applies. He will not be placed in a block of flats or a large housing estate, as this is too cramped for him. Children should not live in the new home either. A well-socialized, calm first dog who can set boundaries for him is allowed to live in the new home already. Floki knows small animals and is accustomed to the muzzle. Can you imagine giving the beautiful, faithful Floki a safe forever home? For more information about Floki and a non-binding acquaintance, please contact us by e-mail.

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Pflegestelle Ebnat-Kappel SG Männlich, kastriert Geboren ca. 15.05.2025 Mischling (Herdenschutz Anteil) Höhe: ca. 62 cm / Gewicht: ca. 27 kgFloki hatte einen etwas holprigen Start ins Leben in Spanien. Er durfte jedoch bei Monika gute Erfahrungen sammeln und zwei unbeschwerte Monate verbringen, bevor er Ende Okt. 2026 in die Schweiz reisen durfte.In der Schweiz hat sich Floki zu einem stattlichen jungen Rüden entwickelt. Es zeigte sich allerdings, dass er im eher städtischen Umfeld überfordert ist. Trotz intensivem Arbeiten musste sich seine Familie schweren Herzens entscheiden für Floki einen passenderen Platz zu suchen.Auf der Pflegestelle zeigt sich Floki als freundlicher, lernwilliger junger Hund, der mitten in der Pubertät steckt, zuweilen etwas Flausen im Kopf hat und ganz klare Strukturen und faire, aber sehr bestimmte Führung braucht. Unsicheren Menschen gegenüber reagiert er misstrauisch und hier braucht es gutes Management und Unterstützung. Floki ist ein verspielter Clown, der seinen Bezugspersonen gefallen will und mit Eifer Neues lernt. Er läuft vorzüglich an der Leine, fährt liebend gerne Auto, und versteht sich mit allen Hunden, ob groß oder klein gut. Auch mit Artgenossen testet er gerne seine Grenzen aus und spielt etwas grobmotorisch. Er versteht jedoch ein hündisches Nein und kann sich dann auch zurückziehen. Hundebegegnungen an der Leine meistert Floki entspannt, wenn er Sicherheit von seiner Bezugsperson erhält. Kommandos, die er kennt, führt er zuverlässig aus und auch der Rückruf sitzt bereits gut. Im häuslichen Umfeld kommt der Herdenschutzanteil von Floki, in Form von Kontrolle, ab und an zum Vorschein. Er lässt sich jedoch auch hier gut steuern und kommt auch zur Ruhe. Floki ist ein bewegungsfreudiger Rüde, der gerne mit seinem Menschen ausgiebige Spaziergänge unternimmt und auch geistig gefordert werden möchte.Für Floki suchen wir die Nadel im Heuhaufen, nämlich ein ländliches, ruhiges zu Hause mit eingezäuntem Umschwung bei selbstsicheren Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung. Er braucht ganz klar definierte Regeln, die konsequent umgesetzt werden, selbst dann, wenn der sture, stets freundliche junge Herr 3- oder 4-mal nachfragt, ob denn die be- sagte Regel immer noch gilt. Er wird nicht in eine Blockwohnung oder grosse Wohn- siedlung vermittelt, da ihm dies zu eng ist. Auch Kinder sollten nicht im neuen zu Hause leben. Ein gut sozialisierter, ruhiger Ersthund, der ihm Grenzen setzen kann darf gerne bereits im neuen zu Hause leben. Floki kennt Kleintiere und ist an den Maulkorb ge- wöhnt. Kannst du dir vorstellen, dem bildhübschen, treuen Floki ein sicheres für immer zu Hau- se zu geben. Für mehr Informationen über Floki und ein unverbindliches Kennenlernen melde dich doch gerne per E-Mail bei uns.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
ANDANA Pfotenhilfe Schweiz
Living with Floki
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by ANDANA Pfotenhilfe Schweiz · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Floki home

What you'll need for Floki in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Floki

What life with Floki looks like

Floki is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ANDANA Pfotenhilfe Schweiz in Switzerland.

An young 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 Floki, answered.

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