Spring

Available

2 years old|Golden Retriever, Shepherd|Female|Medium|Mineola, TX

🐾 Friendly🎾 Playful🧠 Smart💪 Independent🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

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Spring

Available

2 years old|Golden Retriever, Shepherd|Female|Medium|Mineola, TX

🐾 Friendly🎾 Playful🧠 Smart💪 Independent🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Spring is a female Golden Retriever and Shepherd mix, about 2 years and 2 months old, in Mineola, TX. She’s medium-sized, spayed, and has a medium yellow, tan, blond, and fawn coat. Spring is not yet house trained but is up to date on vaccinations. Her Aries sun sign means she’s likely adventurous and lively.

About Spring

Spring is a sweet, high-energy dog who loves to move and needs a way to burn off her energy before she's ready to settle and focus. She's well behaved with a good personality, and overall very easy to like. Spring can't be around cats—her chase instinct is strong—but she does get along with other dogs when introductions are handled carefully. She’s best suited for homes with older kids since she hasn’t been tested with toddlers. Give her a tall fence or keep her on a leash, as she's an expert fence jumper. House training is still in progress. Right now, Spring is heartworm positive and being treated with the slow kill method. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Questions about Spring

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Spring is a Golden Retriever/Shepherd mix, and dogs like her generally do best in homes with access to secure outdoor space, preferably with an active family. She thrives where she can burn off energy and have room to move.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Spring's breed mix needs a fair amount of outdoor space. A securely fenced yard is key, as she is known to jump fences, or she should be leash-walked regularly for plenty of exercise.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Golden Retriever/Shepherd mixes like Spring are often good with older children. She does well with older kids, though she hasn’t been tested around toddlers.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Given her energy and cleverness, Spring is a good match for an adopter with some dog experience, especially with management of energetic breeds.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Spring usually gets along with other dogs when introductions are well managed, which is common for her mix.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Spring should not live with cats. Her breed mix sometimes has a prey drive, and Spring is known to chase them.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Dogs like Spring may not be trustworthy with small animals, especially since she has a strong chase instinct.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Golden Retriever/Shepherd mixes like Spring are often friendly and open, though their shepherd side can be reserved until comfortable.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Spring’s breed mix prefers company and activity. Like most intelligent, active breeds, she shouldn't be left alone for long periods; a few hours is usually fine with enough exercise.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
She is smart but needs consistent training and structure. Spring will benefit from positive reinforcement and regular exercise.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Spring is a medium-sized dog, which is typical for a Golden Retriever and Shepherd mix.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
A dog like Spring can often live 10 to 14 years with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Spring’s medium coat will shed year-round, and regular brushing will help manage it.