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Xenia

Shar Pei · Female · Adult · 7 years

We need to clear something up right from the start: this photo simply does not do Xenia justice. In person she is much prettier! And Xenia is a real treasure in character too. She is a very sweet, rather calm and somewhat reserved Shar-Pei lady. With strangers she needs a little time at first to build trust. But once the ice has been broken, Xenia shows what a cuddly soul she has inside. Then she enjoys being petted very much and loves to snuggle with all her heart. Walks are also among the things Xenia enjoys. She should generally get along well with other dogs. Children should also be no problem for Xenia, as long as they give her the time she needs at the beginning and don't pressure her.

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Wir müssen gleich zu Beginn etwas klarstellen: Dieses Foto wird Xenia einfach nicht gerecht. In echt ist sie nämlich viel hübscher! Und auch charakterlich ist Xenia ein echtes Goldstück. Sie ist eine ganz liebe, eher ruhige und etwas zurückhaltende Shar-Pei-Dame. Bei fremden Menschen braucht sie anfangs ein bisschen Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Aber wenn das Eis erst einmal gebrochen ist, zeigt Xenia, was für eine verschmuste Seele in ihr steckt. Dann genießt sie Streicheleinheiten sehr und kuschelt für ihr Leben gerne. Auch Spaziergänge gehören zu den Dingen, die Xenia gerne mag. Mit anderen Hunden sollte sie grundsätzlich gut zurechtkommen. Auch Kinder sollten für Xenia kein Problem sein, wenn sie ihr am Anfang die nötige Zeit geben und sie nicht bedrängen.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇦🇹Graz

Shelter

Tierheim Arche Noah

Living with Xenia

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Xenia home

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About Xenia

What life with Xenia looks like

Xenia is a medium-sized adult shar pei dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Xenia, answered.

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