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Kento

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Kento is a young, large male with an incredibly friendly nature. If we didn't know his mom was a shepherd, we'd think he's a Labrador mix. He's our happy water splashing champion who loves playing in the cool water. Typical of a young dog, Kento is still a bit rambunctious and needs to learn the dog alphabet. But with the right guidance and some patience, he will develop beautifully. Especially when you're out without a second dog, he focuses on the person and seeks eye contact (with other dogs he's distracted). So the right moment to start training. He's a large black dog who is very social and open to people and other dogs. Kento approaches his environment openly and brings a lot of joy. We're looking for people who enjoy working with a young dog, giving him structure and showing him the world lovingly. Anyone looking for a friendly, lively companion will find a very special dog in Kento. 💙

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Kento ist ein junger, grosser Rüde mit einem unheimlich freundlichen Wesen. Wüssten wir nicht, dass seine Mama ein Schäferhund ist, würden wir ihn als Labrador-Mix sehen. Er ist unser fröhlicher Wasserplantsch-Meister der es liebt mit dem kühlen Nass zu spielen. Typisch Junghund ist Kento noch etwas ungestüm und muss das Hunde-ABC noch lernen. Mit der richtigen Führung und etwas Geduld wird er sich aber wunderbar entwickeln. Gerade wenn man ohne Zweithund unterwegs ist, orientiert er sich am Menschen und sucht Blickkontakt (mit anderen Hunden ist er abgelenkt). Also der richtige Moment um mit der Erziehung zu beginnen. Er ist ein schwarzer, grosser Hund, der Menschen als auch anderen Hunden gegenüber sehr sozial und aufgeschlossen ist. Kento geht offen auf seine Umwelt zu und bringt viel Lebensfreude mit. Für Kento wünschen wir uns Menschen, die Freude daran haben, mit einem jungen Hund zu arbeiten, ihm eine Struktur zu geben und ihm liebevoll die Welt zeigen. Wer einen freundlichen, lebenslustigen Begleiter sucht, wird in Kento einen ganz besonderen Hund finden. 💙

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇨🇭Elsau

Shelter

Tiervermittlungen.ch

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About Kento

What life with Kento looks like

Kento is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiervermittlungen.ch in Elsau.

A young 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 Kento, answered.

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