Helen

Available

8 years and up|Labrador Retriever, Greyhound|Female|Medium|Oceanport, NJ

🐾 Friendly☺️ Gentle🚽 House Trained🙈 Shy

Helen

Available

8 years and up|Labrador Retriever, Greyhound|Female|Medium|Oceanport, NJ

🐾 Friendly☺️ Gentle🚽 House Trained🙈 Shy

Helen is a medium-sized mixed-breed Labrador Retriever and Greyhound with a short black and cream coat. She is a senior female who is both house and crate trained. Helen has been spayed and is current on her vaccines. Currently, she is in Oceanport, NJ, looking for a calm space to call her own.

About Helen

Helen is a gentle soul who came to us with her daughter Lady from St Thomas Humane Society. Estimated between 3 and 5 years old, Helen carries herself with elegance and a touch of shyness. She’s most comfortable when Lady is by her side and lights up around puppies, showing off a playful side once she feels secure. Helen is both house and crate trained, spayed, and up-to-date on vaccines, so she’s ready for the next step. This girl would do best in a calm, adult home with a fenced backyard, where quiet routine will let her personality shine. Helen and Lady are bonded and ideally would find a home together—they lean on each other for comfort and confidence. With a little patience, you’ll see Helen’s sweet nature unfold. Click apply to start the adoption process.

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Rescues & Shelters

Pick Your Paw Animal Rescue (908)433-1796

Location Address: Oceanport, NJ 07757 Get directions

Questions about Helen

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Helen’s mix of Labrador Retriever and Greyhound makes her best suited for a calm home with a securely fenced yard. She appreciates quiet and space to explore at her own pace.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Given Helen's Labrador Retriever and Greyhound background, a medium-sized, securely fenced yard is ideal for safe play and relaxation.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Helen’s breeds are generally gentle, but since Helen is shy and prefers adults, a home without young children will be the best match for her comfort.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Helen could do well with either, provided her adopter is patient and comfortable helping a shy dog acclimate to new situations. Familiarity with timid dogs is a plus.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Yes, Helen enjoys the company of other dogs, especially puppies, and would love to go home with her daughter Lady.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Labrador Retrievers and Greyhounds can live peacefully with cats when properly introduced, but Helen's own comfort with cats wasn’t specified, so caution and gradual introductions are advised.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Due to Greyhound influence, Helen might have some prey drive, so she may need supervision around small animals.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Helen may be shy at first with strangers, but with time and patience, she warms up and shows her sweet nature.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Helen can manage moderate periods alone given her house training, but she feels most at ease with another dog, like her daughter, for companionship.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Helen is already house and crate trained, but may benefit from encouragement as she settles in and continues building confidence.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Helen falls into the medium-size range, in line with most Labrador and Greyhound mixes.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Labrador Retriever and Greyhound mixes like Helen generally live between 10 and 14 years with proper care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
With her short coat, Helen may shed moderately, requiring regular brushing to manage loose hair.