Shante

Available

6 months- 2 years|Black Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Wilmington, NC

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Shante

Available

6 months- 2 years|Black Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Wilmington, NC

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Shante is a young, mixed-breed Black Labrador Retriever in Wilmington, NC with a sleek short coat colored black with white. She is spayed, vaccinated, and house trained, showing good progress in obedience and crate training. Shante weighs about 30 pounds and brings a friendly, affectionate vibe wherever she goes.

About Shante

Shante is a young, short-coated black lab mix who’s equal parts energy and charm. This playful pup has a mischievous glint in her eye, always on the lookout for someone to toss a ball or teach her a new trick. At about 8-9 months old and 30 pounds, she’s still discovering the world—and she’s eager to share every bit of it with her people. Housebreaking, crate training, and basic obedience are coming along well for Shante; she’s smart and picks up routines quickly. She thrives in an active home and would love a fenced yard for safe play. Because Shante is such a social dog, her rescue would love her to go to a home with another friendly canine; she adores doggy pals and genuinely comes alive in their company. She did well meeting a cat, although the cat wasn’t really interested, which disappointed her gentle spirit. Shante gets along with other dogs, cats, and children, so she could fit into many family shapes. Bring her home and she’ll keep you laughing and on your toes. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and lets get started.

Questions about Shante

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Shante, being a Black Labrador Retriever mix, typically does best in an active home where she can have quality time with her family and space to play. Labs thrive with outdoor access and lots of human interaction.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Labrador mixes like Shante do well with a fenced yard or regular outdoor walks. She’ll appreciate daily opportunities to run, explore, and play off-leash in secure spaces.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Shante and her lab mix background are generally great with children. Labradors are known for their gentle, patient nature, making them a reliable choice for families.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
A Labrador mix such as Shante fits well with both first-time and experienced owners, provided her adopter is ready for an energetic, social companion who needs regular physical and mental stimulation.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Shante gets along very well with other dogs, and labs in general are celebrated for their social, friendly approach to other dogs—she’ll genuinely enjoy doggy company.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Labrador mixes can get along with cats when introduced properly. Shante shows interest and a gentle response with cats, so a canine-savvy cat could be a match.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Retrievers like Shante tend to do best with supervision around small animals due to their curiosity. Early, careful introductions help the relationship go smoothly.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Shante, like most labs, is likely to greet strangers with enthusiasm and warmth after a little initial excitement. Labs tend to be friendly and eager to make new friends.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Labrador mixes such as Shante prefer not to be left alone for long periods. She’ll do best with someone home a good portion of the day or with another dog for company.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Shante is already working on her training, but young labs benefit from ongoing socialization, obedience, and mental stimulation to stay balanced and well-behaved.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Black Labrador Retriever mixes are typically medium to large-sized. Shante is around 30 pounds now and may fill out a bit more as she matures, staying within that medium range.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Mixed-breed Labrador Retrievers like Shante generally enjoy lifespans of about 10 to 14 years, depending on health and care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Shante, with her short lab mix coat, will shed moderately throughout the year, with possible heavier shedding in seasonal changes.