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Dachshund · Female · Adult · 8 years

Breed: Dachshund-mixed breed Color: brown-black Age: 8 years Gender: female neutered: yes Reason for surrender: family changes Personality: The 8-year-old Penny came from an animal shelter in Romania and has lived in her current home for six years. As the living conditions there have changed significantly (new babies, move), Penny can no longer be kept in the way she needs. Therefore, a suitable, permanent place for her is now being sought – with an experienced and consistent person. This is Penny: lively, intelligent, and full of energy, very work- and learn-motivated, needing much mental and physical stimulation. Cuddly when she comes to rest, but not a "lap dog." Compatible with dogs in care, but an only-princess at home, prone to snapping if frustrated or defending something. Penny needs: a dog-experienced person who is ready to give her clear, consistent, and fair leadership, someone who enjoys working with her and consistently sets her tasks. A home without children and without other pets. Stability, clear structures, and a confident attachment figure who gives her security. Penny is a female dog with character and a strong will. If she doesn't get leadership, she takes it upon herself – with all the consequences. Therefore, only a place with a truly dog-experienced person who sets boundaries and consistently holds them is suitable for her. With such leadership, Penny shows her other side: she is cheerful, cuddly, hardworking, and a wonderful companion. Who gives her security and support gets a loyal and very special female dog. Country of origin (where the dog is currently located): Switzerland Country of breeding: Romania Contact address:

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Rasse: Dackel-Mischling Farbe: braun-schwarz Alter: 8 Jahre Geschlecht: weiblich Kastriert: ja Verzichtgrund: familiäre Veränderungen Eigenschaften: Die 8-jährige Penny stammt aus dem Tierschutz in Rumänien und lebt seit sechs Jahren in ihrem aktuellen Zuhause. Da sich die Lebensumstände dort stark verändert haben (Neugeborenes, Umzug) kann Penny nicht mehr so gehalten werden, wie sie es braucht. Deshalb wird nun ein passender, endgültiger Platz für sie gesucht – bei einer erfahrenen und konsequenten Person. Das ist Penny: lebhaft, intelligent und voller Energie sehr arbeits- und lernmotiviert, braucht viel mentale und körperliche Auslastung verschmust, wenn sie zur Ruhe kommt, aber kein „Schosshund“ verträglich mit Hunden in der Betreuung, im eigenen Zuhause jedoch Einzelprinzessin neigt zu Schnappvorfällen, wenn sie frustriert ist oder etwas verteidigt Das braucht Penny: eine hundeerfahrene Person, die bereit ist, ihr klare, konsequente und faire Führung zu geben jemanden, der Freude daran hat, mit ihr zu arbeiten und ihr verlässlich Aufgaben zu stellen ein Zuhause ohne Kinder und ohne andere Tiere Stabilität, klare Strukturen und eine souveräne Bindungsperson, die ihr Sicherheit gibt Penny ist eine Hündin mit Charakter und starkem Willen. Wenn sie keine Führung bekommt, übernimmt sie selbst – mit allen Konsequenzen. Deshalb kommt für sie nur ein Platz bei einer wirklich hundeerfahrenen Person in Frage, die ihr Grenzen setzt und diese konsequent einhält. Mit einer solchen Führung zeigt Penny ihre andere Seite: sie ist fröhlich, verschmust, arbeitsfreudig und eine wunderbare Begleiterin. Wer ihr Halt und Sicherheit gibt, bekommt eine treue und sehr besondere Hündin. Herkunftsland (wo sich der Hund momentan aufhält): Schweiz Zuchtland: Rumänien Kontaktadresse: Manuela D’Amico, Hitzenberg 5, 4952 Eriswil, 40 Diesen Beitrag teilen

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Berner Tierzentrum
Living with Penny
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Penny home

What you'll need for Penny 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
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    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
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Penny

What life with Penny looks like

Penny is a medium-sized adult dachshund 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Penny, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Penny?
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 Penny on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Penny 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Penny 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 Penny 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 Penny 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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