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Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 1 year

MAX Labrador Male neutered Born 05.03.25 Max is the epitome of a Labrador. Behind this friendly face, you'll find a gentle, greedy, playful but also lively, powerful, and sometimes a bit brusque dog. He is looking for an adopter who is willing to fully invest in his education. Already having some basics, he will need to be worked on to thrive fully in his daily life. We are looking for an adopter who is present, dynamic, and can offer him beautiful walks. Generally okay with other animals of the same species and cats, okay with big children.

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MAX Labrador Mâle castré Né 05.03.25 Max est la définition même du labrador. Derrière cette bouille sympathique, vous trouverez un chien gentil, gourmand, joueur mais aussi vif, puissant et parfois un peu brusque. Il recherche un adoptant désirant s’investir pleinement dans son éducation. Possédant déjà quelques bases, il aura besoin d’être travaillé afin de s’épanouir pleinement dans son quotidien. Nous recherchons pour lui, un adoptant présent, dynamique et lui offrant de belles balades. Généralement ok avec ses congénères et les chats, ok grands enfants.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
SPA du Haut-Léman
Living with Max
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA du Haut-Léman 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 Max, answered.

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