Sadie

Available

6 months- 2 years|Hound, Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Manhasset, NY

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Sadie

Available

6 months- 2 years|Hound, Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Manhasset, NY

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Sadie is a young, medium-sized hound and labrador retriever mix with a short white and tan coat. She’s spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. Living in Manhasset, NY, Sadie is house trained and friendly with both dogs and children. At just over a year old, she’s reached her adult size and is ready to settle into her forever home.

About Sadie

Sadie is just over a year old and, at 65 lbs, has finished growing into her frame. Her personality is warm and affectionate, with a real eagerness to please. Those big, soulful eyes and her gentle look make connecting with Sadie easy—she has a knack for making you feel like you belong together already. Sadie’s foster family on Long Island has seen how much she enjoys backyard play with canine companions and how she lights up around people. She’s up for anything: hiking, running errands, or just lying around with her favorite humans. Sadie thrives when she’s included in daily life, no matter what that looks like. She’ll do especially well with an active adopter who can offer her a securely fenced yard and maybe even a dog sibling to romp with. Sadie is housebroken, healthy, and crate trained, making life with her straightforward. Her temperament and manners make her an easy addition to most households. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Questions about Sadie

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Sadie, being a hound and labrador retriever mix, does best in a home where she has regular interaction with her people and room to move around. A house with a fenced yard would be ideal to accommodate her playful nature and need for exercise.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Sadie’s mix means she appreciates a good amount of outdoor space—ideally, a safely fenced yard for daily play and exercise. She’ll also love walks, hikes, and other outdoor activities with her family.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Labrador retriever and hound mixes like Sadie tend to be gentle and get along well with children, making them strong candidates for family life. Sadie specifically does well with kids in her foster home.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Sadie’s breed mix is generally manageable for both first-time and experienced dog owners, thanks to her eagerness to please and trainability. With some structure and attention, she’ll fit in easily.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Sadie already enjoys playing with other dogs and her mix usually does well with canine siblings. She would appreciate having a dog friend in her new home.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
While some lab and hound mixes can get along with cats, it often depends on early socialization and individual temperament. Introductions should be supervised to see how Sadie does.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Sadie’s mix may have a hunting instinct, especially from the hound side, so careful supervision with small animals is recommended to ensure everyone’s safety.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Hound and labrador retriever mixes like Sadie are usually social and friendly towards strangers, often greeting new people with enthusiasm and curiosity.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Sadie’s breed mix does best with regular company, but she can tolerate being alone for moderate periods if she's had enough exercise. Long hours alone may make her restless.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Sadie’s eager-to-please personality and smart nature mean she responds well to positive reinforcement training. Basic obedience and consistent routines are usually enough.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
As a hound/lab mix, Sadie is medium-sized, and at 65 lbs, she’s a sturdy, athletic companion.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Hound and labrador retriever mixes like Sadie typically live 10 to 14 years when well cared for and kept healthy.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Sadie’s short coat means she may shed moderately throughout the year, with potentially heavier shedding in seasonal changes. Regular brushing can help manage the fur.