Daphne

Available

6 months- 2 years|Border Collie, Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Attalla, AL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Daphne

Available

6 months- 2 years|Border Collie, Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Attalla, AL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

This sweet young female Border Collie and Labrador Retriever mix is medium-sized and has a long, lovely coat. She is house trained, spayed, and currently at Rose Acres Rescue- No Kill Rescue. She is fully vaccinated and gets along well with children, cats, and dogs, making her a wonderful addition to many types of families.

About Daphne

What are you waiting for? Apply today! Daphne is a lovable one-year-old Border Collie and Labrador Retriever mix with a gorgeous long coat and a wonderful personality to match. She radiates friendliness, greeting everyone she encounters with a huge smile and an open heart. Daphne’s intelligence and boundless energy make her a perfect fit for an active household eager to include her in lots of play and adventure. Currently, Daphne is working hard on her obedience training and thrives with a consistent, structured environment full of love and encouragement. At 35 pounds, she’s the ideal size for many homes and gets along beautifully with children, cats, and other dogs. Daphne is already spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, and heartworm negative, making her ready to settle into her forever family. Start your journey together! Apply now.

Questions about Daphne

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
A Border Collie/Labrador Retriever mix does best in an active household, such as a family home with a yard or access to outdoor spaces. They thrive with plenty of exercise and stimulation.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
This mix benefits greatly from a home with a securely fenced yard, but can also adapt to an active home that provides daily walks and playtime at parks or open spaces.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Border Collie/Labrador Retriever mixes are generally very friendly and patient, making them excellent companions for homes with children.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
They can be suitable for dedicated first-time owners who are ready to provide training, exercise, and mental stimulation, but may be easier for someone with previous dog experience.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Border Collie/Labrador Retriever mixes tend to be sociable and do well with other dogs, especially if introduced properly and socialized from a young age.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
With proper introduction and supervision, this mix often gets along with cats, particularly if raised together.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Due to their herding and retrieving instincts, they may be curious about small animals, so supervision and training are important when introducing them.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
They are generally friendly and outgoing with strangers, though early socialization helps encourage polite, confident behavior.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
This breed forms strong bonds with their family, so they do not do well being left alone for long periods; ideally, they should have company or enrichment if alone for a few hours.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Consistent training is important for this intelligent and energetic mix. They excel with positive reinforcement and benefit from ongoing mental challenges.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Border Collie/Labrador Retriever mixes are usually medium to large-sized dogs, commonly weighing between 35 and 70 pounds.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
On average, this mix can live between 12 and 15 years, provided they receive regular veterinary care and a healthy lifestyle.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Both Border Collies and Labrador Retrievers shed seasonally, so regular brushing will help manage moderate to heavy shedding.