Meet Latte — a 3 month old, 15 lb Lab/Shepherd mix who is as smart as she is sweet! Quick Facts: Name: Latte Breed: Labrador/Shepherd Mix Age: 3 months old Weight: 15 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Yes (best with school-aged kids) Energy Level: Medium Fence Required: No About Latte’s Breed: Our best guess is that Latte is a Labrador/Shepherd mixed breed. Labrador/Shepherd mixes tend to be bright, loyal, and eager to please dogs who blend the best traits of two highly intelligent working breeds. They’re typically affectionate, people oriented, and quick learners, making them wonderful companions for families who enjoy an active, engaged lifestyle. These mixes often have a playful, curious nature and thrive when given structure, training, and plenty of opportunities to use their minds and bodies. Their ideal home is one that offers regular exercise, positive training, and lots of interaction with their humans. They do well in families who enjoy outdoor activities, appreciate a smart dog who loves to learn, and can provide the consistency young, energetic pups need to grow into well mannered adults. What to Love about Latte: This fuzzy little bear learns quickly, loves everyone she meets, and is already well on her way to being an incredible family dog! Latte enjoys interactive play, chew bones, and romping around with other dogs, though she’d be just as happy soaking up all the attention as an only pet. She’s food motivated, easily redirected, very smart, and not destructive — a dream combo for a growing puppy! Latte has a confident, adaptable personality and fits beautifully into new environments. She’s already potty trained and crate trained, settling down in her crate after a brief whine. With medium puppy energy, she loves to play, explore outside, and then crash hard for a good nap! She’s great with kids, though because she’s still a bit mouthy, school aged children are the best match. She plays wonderfully with other dogs, is a submissive playmate, and does well with cats too. She’s working on her leash skills and enjoys discovering how fun walks can be. Latte’s Lovely Highlights: • 3 month old, 15 lb Lab/Shepherd mix with a smart, sweet, eager to learn personality • Potty trained and crate trained — amazing for a young puppy • Medium energy: loves to play, explore outside, and then nap like a fuzzy little bear • Great with other dogs but also happy as the only pet soaking up all the attention • Very food motivated, easily redirected, and not destructive • Friendly, confident, and adaptable — fits into new environments with ease • Loves kids (best with school aged due to puppy mouthiness) • Curious but gentle with cats • Working on leash training and enjoys discovering how walks can be If you’re looking for a cuddly, friendly, eager to learn puppy who will blend seamlessly into most any home, Latte is the perfect little companion! Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!