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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

King - a special character seeks experienced people King is a people-oriented and strong-willed dog who forms a close bond with his caregivers. Once he has gained trust, he shows himself to be loyal, affectionate and enjoys spending time and activities with his humans. King has already made progress at his foster home. In everyday life, he shows himself to be attentive and interested. He can increasingly perceive cars, bicycles and people more calmly and likes to orient himself towards his caregiver. King: • people-oriented and very bonding • loyal and affectionate • attentive and interested in his environment • enjoys car rides • friendly and compatible with other dogs in direct contact • needs time and repetition when learning • requires calm, clear and reliable guidance King processes new situations more slowly and needs some more time to understand connections and gain security. With patience, repetition and understanding support, he can make good progress. Dog encounters on a leash are currently still a challenge. Here, King may react with leash aggression, which is why he should continue to be worked on with him consistently and calmly. Even being alone is still difficult for him due to his strong bond and must be built up step by step. We are looking for dog-experienced, patient people who do not overwhelm King and are willing to meet his individual needs. A quiet home without children and cats would be ideal. We prefer King as a single dog, but a suitable dog companion could be possible with the right experience. King does not need people who expect perfection from him, but those who give him security, time and trust. Who is willing to walk his path with him will find in King a faithful and very special companion. Note: A dog's character usually only shows itself when it can come to rest outside of an animal shelter or a sanctuary. As soon as the dog is allowed to travel to a foster home, we will supplement the character description with the insights gained. Adoption: If you are interested in this dog, please fill out the adoption application. The link to the application can be found above.

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King – ein besonderer Charakter sucht erfahrene Menschen ‍ King ist ein menschenbezogener und charakterstarker Hund, der eine enge Bindung zu seinen Bezugspersonen aufbaut. Hat er Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er sich loyal, anhänglich und geniesst die gemeinsame Zeit und Unternehmungen mit seinen Menschen sehr. Auf seiner Pflegestelle hat King bereits Fortschritte gemacht. Im Alltag zeigt er sich aufmerksam und interessiert. Autos, Fahrräder und Menschen kann er zunehmend gelassener wahrnehmen und orientiert sich dabei gerne an seiner Bezugsperson. ‍ Das ist King: • menschenbezogen und sehr bindungsstark • loyal und anhänglich • aufmerksam und interessiert an seiner Umwelt • fährt gerne im Auto mit • im direkten Kontakt freundlich und verträglich mit anderen Hunden • braucht beim Lernen Zeit und Wiederholungen • benötigt eine ruhige, klare und verlässliche Führung ‍ King verarbeitet neue Situationen teilweise langsamer und braucht etwas mehr Zeit, um Zusammenhänge zu verstehen und Sicherheit zu gewinnen. Mit Geduld, Wiederholungen und einer verständnisvollen Begleitung kann er jedoch schöne Fortschritte machen. Hundebegegnungen an der Leine sind aktuell noch eine Herausforderung. Hier kann King mit Leinenaggression reagieren, weshalb weiterhin konsequent und ruhig mit ihm daran gearbeitet werden sollte. Auch das Alleinbleiben fällt ihm aufgrund seiner starken Bindung noch schwer und muss schrittweise aufgebaut werden. Für King suchen wir hundeerfahrene, geduldige Menschen, die ihn nicht überfordern und bereit sind, auf seine individuellen Bedürfnisse einzugehen. Ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder und Katzen wäre ideal. Bevorzugt sehen wir King als Einzelhund , bei entsprechender Erfahrung könnte jedoch auch ein passender Hundekumpel möglich sein. King braucht keine Menschen, die Perfektion von ihm erwarten, sondern solche, die ihm Sicherheit, Zeit und Vertrauen schenken. ‍ Wer bereit ist, seinen Weg gemeinsam mit ihm weiterzugehen, findet in King einen treuen und ganz besonderen Begleiter. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Hinweis: Der Charakter eines Hundes zeigt sich in der Regel erst, wenn er ausserhalb eines Tierheims oder eines Gnadenhofs zur Ruhe kommen kann. Sobald der Hund auf eine Pflegestelle reisen darf, ergänzen wir die Charakterbeschreibung mit den gewonnenen Erkenntnissen. Adoption: Wenn du dich für diesen Hund interessierst, füll bitte den Antrag Adoption aus. Den Link zum Antrag findest du weiter oben.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz
Living with King
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing King home

What you'll need for King in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 King

What life with King looks like

King is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz in Switzerland.

An 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.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting King, answered.

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