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Mailo

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 5 years

A 5-year-old male Border-Collie/Appenzeller mix named Mailo is available for adoption. He is active, playful, and curious, but can be wary of strangers, particularly older men. Mailo has a history of biting a man who ignored his warning barks. He is well-behaved when left alone and responds well to commands. Mailo requires experienced dog owners who understand his body language and respect his boundaries. He is not generally compatible with other dogs and may react aggressively. A home without children or cats is necessary. Mailo is sensitive to loud noises like fireworks, thunder, and gunshots. He has had a negative experience with a hormone chip. Mailo needs a permanent home with responsible, experienced dog owners who can provide patience, calmness, and clear guidance.

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Rasse: Border-Collie-/Appenzeller-Mischling Farbe: schwarz Alter: 5 Jahre Geschlecht: männlich Kastriert: nein Verzichtsgrund: veränderte Lebensumstände Eigenschaften: Er ist ein aktiver, verspielter und neugieriger Hund. Bei vertrauten Menschen zeigt er sich sehr anhänglich und verschmust. Er kann gut alleine bleiben und hört auch im Freilauf zuverlässig. Mailo braucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben, seine Körpersprache verstehen und seine Grenzen respektieren. Fremden Männern gegenüber kann er unsicher reagieren und bellen. Insbesondere bei älteren Männern haben wir Schwierigkeiten beobachtet. Leider kam es bereits zu einem Beissvorfall mit einem fremden Mann, der ihn trotz seines Bellens streicheln wollte. Darüber möchten wir offen informieren. Auch mit anderen Hunden ist Mailo nicht generell verträglich. Er kann knurren, schnappen oder aggressiv reagieren. Eine mögliche Verträglichkeit müsste deshalb individuell und fachlich abgeklärt werden. Ein Zuhause ohne Kinder und Katzen ist Voraussetzung. Laute Geräusche wie Feuerwerk, Donner und Jägerschüsse machen ihm Angst. Einen Hormonchip hat er leider schlecht vertragen. Wir suchen für ihn ein dauerhaftes Zuhause bei verantwortungsvollen, hundeerfahrenen Menschen, die Verständnis für seine Eigenheiten mitbringen und ihm mit Geduld, Ruhe und klarer Führung begegnen. Wichtig ist uns nicht irgendein Zuhause, sondern der richtige Platz, an dem Mailo sich sicher fühlen und ein gutes Hundeleben führen kann. Die Entscheidung, ihn abzugeben, fällt uns sehr schwer. Deshalb wünschen wir uns Menschen, die sich ernsthaft mit seinen Bedürfnissen auseinandersetzen und ihm eine faire Chance geben. Kontaktadresse: Alexandra Lardon, 5043 Holziken, 18 Diesen Beitrag teilen

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Berner Tierzentrum
Living with Mailo
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing Mailo home

What you'll need for Mailo 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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Mailo

What life with Mailo looks like

Mailo is a medium-sized adult border collie dog waiting at Berner Tierzentrum in Switzerland.

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.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mailo, answered.

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