Kilty

Available

6 months- 2 years|Labrador Retriever, Border Collie|Female|Medium|Texarkana, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful😌 Calm🐕 Dog Friendly

Kilty

Available

6 months- 2 years|Labrador Retriever, Border Collie|Female|Medium|Texarkana, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful😌 Calm🐕 Dog Friendly

Kilty is a young, medium-sized mixed breed dog with Labrador Retriever and Border Collie heritage. She is a female and is currently at Texarkana Animal League. Her vaccinations are up to date, ensuring she’s ready for her new family.

About Kilty

Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now! Kilty is an irresistibly lovable puppy who came into care at only 2-3 weeks old, along with five siblings. Raised by caring hands and bottle-fed from the start, these pups have grown up surrounded by people and are exceptionally well-socialized. Kilty is smart and quickly learned to drink from a bowl, showing her intelligence from an early age. With a calm, loving, outgoing, and confident personality, she is sure to make a wonderful addition to any family. Her playful and affectionate nature means she gets along great with other dogs, cats, and children. Kilty is ready to find her forever home where she can continue to thrive and share her sweet spirit. Make their next chapter their best one yet.

Questions about Kilty

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Labrador Retriever/Border Collie mixes are adaptable but thrive in active homes where they get plenty of companionship and engagement. They enjoy both indoor comfort and outdoor activities.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
This mixed breed is energetic and appreciates access to a yard or frequent visits to a park, but with daily exercise, they can do well in homes with smaller outdoor spaces.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Labrador Retrievers and Border Collies are generally known for their friendly and gentle nature, making them excellent companions for families with children.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
This mix can suit both first-time and experienced dog owners, provided they are committed to providing regular mental stimulation and physical activity.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Most Labrador Retriever and Border Collie mixes are social and enjoy the company of other dogs, especially when well-socialized from a young age.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
With proper introductions and socialization, this breed mix commonly gets along well with cats.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
While friendly, their herding instincts may lead them to chase smaller animals. Supervision and careful introductions are recommended.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
They are usually friendly and confident with strangers, although early socialization helps maintain a well-mannered temperament.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
This mix prefers companionship and can become bored or anxious if left alone for long periods; a few hours at a stretch is usually manageable with enough exercise.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Both Labradors and Border Collies are intelligent and enjoy learning. Consistent, positive training and mental enrichment are important.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Labrador Retriever/Border Collie mixes are typically medium-sized dogs.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
This mix often enjoys a long lifespan, commonly living between 12 to 15 years when well cared for.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Both parent breeds are moderate shedders, so you can expect regular, manageable shedding throughout the year.