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Iris

Mixed Breed · Female · 20 months

I am Iris 🐾, a young female dog with a lot of heart, wit, and cuddle factor 10. At first I was a small, somewhat shy mouse, but thanks to the loving care in Muhmental and my incredibly nice furry friends I have really thawed out. Today I am very people-oriented and as soon as the first ice is broken, I will not leave your side anymore. I have a golden nature, and I hope that you will find that out after the first glance at my sweet face. But wait, that's not all. I am active, curious and ready to conquer the world with you. I already master walks very well, preferably in the company of a dog colleague. Outside I take in all the exciting smells and impressions with my fine nose, and you can hear a small satisfied grunt from me because of the joy. There are still so many new things I want to learn and the last little bit of self-confidence I am gaining step by step. I am cheerful, eager to learn, attentive and always orient myself towards you. I get along well with my fellow dogs, show myself very social, loving, playful and am a real cuddle ball in the lively pack, who loves to give her affection. A second dog and regular playmate would be the icing on the cake for me. Due to my kind, gentle and rather reserved nature, I would definitely be a wonderful family dog. I wish a forever home full of love, patience and shared adventures. I am looking forward to finally arriving, giving trust, cuddling a lot and starting my new life with you. Maybe I can be your Iris soon - I can hardly wait. 💕🐾

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Hallo, ich bin Iris 🐾, eine junge Hündin mit ganz viel Herz, Witz und Schmusefaktor 10. Am Anfang war ich eine kleine, etwas schüchterne Maus, doch dank der liebevollen Betreuung im Muhmental und meiner wahnsinnig netten Fellnasenfreunde bin ich so richtig aufgetaut. Heute bin ich sehr menschenbezogen und sobald das erste Eis gebrochen ist, werde ich dir nicht mehr von der Seite weichen. Ich hab ein Wesen aus Gold, und ich hoffe, dass wirst du nach dem ersten Anblick in mein zuckersüsses Gesichtchen auch ganz schnell herausfinden. Aber warte, das ist noch lange nicht alles. Ich bin aktiv, neugierig und bereit, gemeinsam mit dir die Welt zu erobern. Spaziergänge meistere ich bereits sehr gut, am liebsten noch in Gesellschaft eines Hundekollegen. Draussen nehme ich mit meinem feinen Näschen all die spannenden Gerüche und Eindrücke auf, und vor lauter Wonne hörst du dann schon mal ein kleines zufriedenes Grunzen von mir. Es gibt noch so viele neue Dinge, die ich kennenlernen möchte und das letzte kleine Quäntchen an fehlendem Selbstvertrauen gewinne ich gerade Schritt für Schritt dazu. Ich bin lebensfroh, lernfreudig, aufmerksam und orientiere mich trotz all der Eindrücke immer an dir. Mit Artgenossen verstehe ich mich blendend, zeige mich sehr sozial, lieb, verspielt und bin im quirligen Rudel eine echte Knutschkugel, die ihre Zuneigung nur zu gern verteilt. Ein zweiter Hund und regelmässiger Spielkamerad wäre für mich also das Tüpfelchen auf dem i. Aufgrund meines lieben, sanften und eher zurückhaltenden Wesens wäre ich ganz bestimmt auch ein wunderbarer Familienhund. Ich wünsche mir ein Zuhause-für-immer voller Liebe, Geduld und gemeinsamer Abenteuer. Ich freue mich von Herzen darauf, endlich anzukommen, Vertrauen zu schenken, ganz viel zu kuscheln und mit dir mein neues Leben zu beginnen. Vielleicht darf ich ja schon bald deine Iris sein – ich kann es kaum erwarten. 💕🐾

Size
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Age
20 months
Location
🇨🇭Elsau
Shelter
Tiervermittlungen.ch
Living with Iris
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Iris home

What you'll need for Iris 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Iris

What life with Iris looks like

Iris is an 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. 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.

Elsau, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Iris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Iris?
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 Iris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Iris 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 Iris 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 Iris 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 Iris 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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