Helena

Available

6 months- 2 years|Labrador Retriever, Border Collie|Female|Medium|Pflugerville, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🚽 House Trained🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Helena

Available

6 months- 2 years|Labrador Retriever, Border Collie|Female|Medium|Pflugerville, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🚽 House Trained🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Helena is a young, medium-sized Labrador Retriever/Border Collie mix with a brindle short coat. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and fully house-trained. Helena is currently in Pflugerville, TX, and gets along well with dogs, cats, and children.

About Helena

Meet Helena. Her beginnings were rough, but after three months in foster care, she’s become a wonderful companion. Helena thrives in a social household—she lives with four large dogs and four cats and fits right in. She’s gentle with kids, loves people, and has a calm, loving presence. Helena’s learned the joys of lounging inside and is happiest curled up on the couch or relaxing on a cool tile floor. She’s fully house-trained (no accidents at all) and picked up the dog door routine quickly. Outside time is a treat for her, especially if it involves snacks—she’s always eager to share a bite with you. If you want a sweet, affectionate, and well-mannered dog who’ll be an instant part of your home, Helena is ready to meet you. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Questions about Helena

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Helena is a Labrador Retriever/Border Collie mix, breeds that typically do well in homes with active families where they have room to play and be part of everyday activities. She'll appreciate a home where she can be both indoors relaxing and outside having fun.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Labrador Retrievers and Border Collies need access to a secure yard or regular outdoor walks and playtime. Helena will enjoy a yard to explore, but she can also adapt well with daily walks and interactive play.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Yes, Helena’s breeds are known for being good with children, and she herself is gentle and affectionate with kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Helena’s mix is a good fit for both first-time and experienced dog owners, as long as her need for companionship and mental stimulation is met.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Labrador Retriever and Border Collie mixes usually get along with other dogs. Helena in particular enjoys living with multiple large dogs.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
While it varies, many dogs of Helena’s mix can learn to live with cats, and Helena does well in a home with four cats.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Supervision is important, but well-socialized Labrador Retriever/Border Collie mixes often do fine with small animals, particularly if introduced properly like Helena.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Helena’s breeds tend to be friendly and outgoing with strangers, especially when they have positive early experiences.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Helena’s mix does best with regular human interaction and shouldn’t be left alone for extended periods. A few hours on their own is fine, but they thrive with company.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Labrador Retrievers and Border Collies are intelligent and quick learners. Helena is house-trained and knows how to use a dog door, but continued mental stimulation and routine training will keep her happiest.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Helena, as a Labrador Retriever/Border Collie mix, falls into the medium size range.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Labrador Retriever and Border Collie mixes typically live between 12 to 15 years with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Helena has a short coat and her breeds typically shed moderately year-round, with more noticeable shedding during seasonal changes.