Kiddo

Available

6 months- 2 years|Dachshund, Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Tarrytown, GA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🦮 Leash Trained

Kiddo

Available

6 months- 2 years|Dachshund, Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Tarrytown, GA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🦮 Leash Trained

Kiddo is a young female Dachshund/Labrador Retriever mix with a medium build. She currently lives in Tarrytown, GA. She has been spayed and her vaccinations are up to date. Kiddo is still working on her house training but is progressing well. She does well with children and has a friendly, outgoing attitude.

About Kiddo

Kiddo is decompressing in her foster home in New Jersey and has already begun settling into a routine. She's not fully house trained yet, but hasn't had any accidents in the past couple of days and shows promise with her smart, eager-to-learn attitude. Her personality is pure dachshund: short legs, long body, and chock full of curiosity, devotion, and a bit of protectiveness. She enjoys playing, relishes leash walks, and loves cuddle sessions on the couch. Kiddo will be glued to your side—she's happy to join in any car ride and makes an excellent, if slightly nosy, companion for relaxation or zoomies. This loyal girl is excellent at alerting her people to anyone entering the home, and her foster family jokes that the kids won’t be able to sneak out unnoticed anymore. Kiddo was the staff favorite in Georgia for good reason: she's sweet and outgoing. Though she played well with one friend at the shelter, she's shown she's not as fond of other dogs outside that setting, so she’d do best as the only dog in the home. Kiddo gets along well with children and thrives on human attention. Her start in life was rough, abandoned at a pet store during an adoption event, but she’s persistently affectionate and playful even after all she’s experienced. She’s spayed, up to date on her vaccines, and recently tested negative for heartworm. Expect she’ll need continued house and basic training, but she’s engaged and eager for a real home—her own secure place where she can finally put down roots. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and lets get started.

Questions about Kiddo

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
A Dachshund/Labrador Retriever mix like Kiddo often does well in a home with an active family, ideally with access to both indoor comforts and space to explore outdoors. She’ll appreciate a nurturing environment where her playful and affectionate traits can really come out.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Kiddo, as a Dachshund/Labrador Retriever mix, will enjoy daily walks and time to play outside. While she doesn’t require a huge yard, access to outdoor space for sniffing and stretching her legs will keep her happy and balanced.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Kiddo's breed mix is known for being affectionate and tolerant with kids. She herself gets along well with children, making her a good fit for family life.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Both Dachshunds and Labradors are trainable and affectionate, though Kiddo’s spunky side may be new for first-time owners. With patience and consistency, she can thrive with either experienced or committed new dog owners.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
While Labradors are usually sociable, Dachshunds can be territorial. In Kiddo’s case, she prefers being the only dog in the home, which matches her unique temperament.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Dachshund/Labrador Retriever mixes like Kiddo sometimes get along with cats, but it depends on the individual dog’s experiences and introductions. A careful and gradual introduction is best if cats are in the household.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
With both hunting backgrounds in her breeds, Kiddo may show prey drive with small animals, so direct supervision and slow introductions are always wise.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Kiddo’s breed mix can be protective yet friendly; she makes a good alert dog and generally warms up to new people after proper introductions. Expect a bit of vocal territory-guarding at first.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Kiddo, like many companion breeds, prefers not to be left alone for long periods. She enjoys being near her people and may become lonely if alone for more than a few hours each day.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Consistent, positive training works well for Kiddo’s breeds. She’ll benefit from continued basic training, routine, and patience as she adjusts to her new environment.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
As a Dachshund/Labrador Retriever mix, Kiddo should remain solidly in the medium size range, not as stout as a Labrador but longer and lower like a Dachshund.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
With good care, mixes like Kiddo often live between 12 to 15 years, benefiting from the hybrid vigor of two popular breeds.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Kiddo may shed moderately, with Labrador mixes shedding a bit more during seasonal changes, but regular brushing will help manage it.