Spitz-Terrier · 3 years · Male
Alvin
A charming, playful little boy
Health & essentials at a glance
Profile
- Breed
- Spitz-Terrier
- Sex
- Male
- Age
- 3 years
- Weight
- 13 kg
- Energy level
- Medium to high
- House-trained
- Yes
- Leash-trained
- Yes
- Crate-trained
- Yes
- Separation anxiety
- No known signs
- Sleeps
- In his own bed
Compatibility
- PeopleYesA little shy at first, quickly gains trust
- ChildrenYesEspecially kind and gentle with children
- DogsYesVery sociable and playful
- CatsWith noteNo hunting behaviour observed
Good to know
- When the front door is open, please make sure Alvin doesn’t slip out unintentionally.
How Alvin comes to your homeInternational rescue route · checked · we handle import, customs and flight
Alvin comes to us via our international rescue route. We take care of import, customs and the flight – you don’t have to worry about a thing.
- Microchip and pet passport
- Rabies vaccination
- Antibody blood test in an approved laboratory
- Flight, check by the border veterinarian and drive to your home: approx. 4–6 weeks after you say yes
Alvin and Tiana are siblings ❤
Alvin and Tiana are brother and sister. They come from the same litter and have grown up together.
See Tiana’s profile →Character and nature
Alvin is a very sociable, charming and utterly lovable little boy. He loves attention and adores being petted and fussed over — and he shows his affection with lots of kisses and his beautiful smile.
He absolutely loves playing fetch and chasing after a ball.
He may be a little shy with new people at first, but he soon gains trust and makes friends regardless of age or gender. He really enjoys being petted and is especially kind and gentle with children.
Alvin is also very sociable with other dogs — thanks to his open, playful nature, he usually starts playing and romping around with them straight away.
Daily life and behaviour
- sleeps in his own bed
- house-trained
- used to a crate
- uses the garden and a training pad if needed
- leash-trained
- medium to high energy level
- loves being petted
- no known signs of separation anxiety
- travels well in the car
- no hunting behaviour observed towards birds or cats
- not yet tested with squirrels, raccoons or skunks
Alvin’s story
Alvin’s mother was abandoned on the street. When our team found her, she was pregnant. We brought her to safety, and in a boarding kennel we work closely with she gave birth to six puppies.
One by one, the mother and four of the puppies found loving homes with different families in Canada, each in their own time and with the people who suit them best. Alvin and his sister Tiana are now still waiting for their own family.
The two of them continue to live at the boarding kennel, where they are lovingly cared for, and are ready for their new home.
Alvin’s ideal home
Alvin is looking for a loving home where he is welcomed as a full member of the family. People who enjoy spending time with him, keeping him busy, playing with him and giving him lots of affection would suit his sociable, playful nature perfectly.
Sponsor Alvin
With CHF 50 per month you accompany Alvin all the way to a new home. You receive regular videos – with your name and the exact date – and can actively help find the right family.
Become a sponsorInterested in Alvin?
Write to us — we’re happy to tell you everything we know about Alvin and plan a first meeting together.
Once we receive your adoption enquiry, we’ll gladly send you videos of Alvin if you wish.
The whole process in detail Steps, medical care and adoption fees.
Prefer paper? Download the adoption application, fill it in on your computer or by hand and send it to info@tierfreunde-schweiz.ch.