Questions about Candy

• What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?

  Candy, being a Border Collie and German Shepherd Dog mix, generally thrives in homes with space to play and families willing to include her in daily activities. She'll do well in both suburban and rural settings that allow her to stay active and stimulated.

• How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?

  Candy would benefit from a yard or nearby outdoor space where she can romp and exercise. Active walks, games, or safely fenced areas help fulfill her breed's natural drive for movement.

• Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?

  Candy’s mix is known to be good with children and her current behavior confirms she gets along well with kids. With her friendly temperament, she would make a great family companion.

• Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?

  Border Collie and German Shepherd mixes like Candy often do best with adopters who can provide consistency and regular mental and physical activities. While patient first-time owners can thrive, experience with active breeds is helpful.

• Does this breed typically get along with dogs?

  Candy already gets along well with dogs, and her breeds are often sociable with proper introductions.

• Does this breed typically get along with cats?

  Candy’s breed mix can coexist with cats with slow, positive introductions, but herding and prey drives may require supervision.

• Does this breed typically get along with small animals?

  Her breed mix may have some prey drive, so supervision around smaller animals is wise, although many Border Collie/German Shepherd mixes learn to coexist calmly with time and training.

• How does this breed typically behave with strangers?

  Candy's personality is people-friendly and welcoming, which is common in her breed mix; they can be reserved but are usually open to new people if socialized well.

• How long can this breed typically be left alone?

  This breed mix is people-oriented and prefers not to be left for long stretches. Candy will do best with someone home much of the day or with enrichment activities for short periods alone.

• What level of training does this breed usually require?

  Candy comes from intelligent, responsive breeds and benefits from ongoing positive training and mental stimulation. She is house trained and likely picks up routines quickly.

• What size range does this breed generally fall into?

  Typical for a Border Collie/German Shepherd mix, Candy is medium sized.

• What is the typical lifespan of this breed?

  Dogs like Candy usually live between 10 and 14 years with good care.

• How much does this breed typically shed?

  Candy's breeds tend to shed seasonally and benefit from regular grooming to help manage their double coats.