Nova

Available

3-7 years|Black Labrador Retriever, Border Collie|Male|Medium|Providence Forge, VA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🏃 High Energy

Nova

Available

3-7 years|Black Labrador Retriever, Border Collie|Male|Medium|Providence Forge, VA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🏃 High Energy

Nova is a black and white, medium-sized mixed breed with Black Labrador Retriever and Border Collie heritage. He is an adult, neutered male with a medium-length coat. Nova is house trained, fully vetted, and vaccinated, and currently located in Providence Forge, VA. He does not have any special needs.

About Nova

Nova is searching for a new home after showing he isn’t able to safely live with cats. He’s outgrown his current foster’s ability to manage his prey drive, and his family wants the very best for him—if you’re able to foster or adopt, it would make all the difference. This black and white Labrador/Border Collie mix is fully vetted, microchipped, and house trained. Nova is affectionate and gentle around people of all ages, especially children. He’s playful, loves food (just about anything), and has a knack for finding mud on walks or runs. At home, he balances his high energy with the ability to settle down and just relax next to you, often curling up in a child’s bedroom to sleep. Nova needs to live in a dog-only household due to strong resource guarding and prey drive—he should not be with cats or small animals. He loves spending time with his canine friends and thrives in a home where his energy and smarts are put to good use. His transition will be supported by his current foster, who’s eager to set him and his new family up for success. Your new best friend is just one click away.

Questions about Nova

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Nova, as a Labrador Retriever and Border Collie mix, does best in a home with active people who can give him plenty of exercise and mental challenges. He would thrive in a house with a secure yard, rather than a small apartment.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Nova's mix of Labrador and Border Collie means he's happiest with daily access to a decent-sized yard or frequent trips to parks and trails. He needs enough room to burn off energy and play safely.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Nova has shown he is loving and gentle with children. Labrador/Border Collie mixes are generally great with respectful kids and often enjoy being part of a family.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Nova’s mix is best for adopters who have some experience with energetic and clever dogs, as he’ll need consistent boundary-setting and engagement to keep him balanced.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Nova enjoys the company of other friendly dogs and loves to play with his canine friends. His breed mix usually does well with socialized dogs when properly introduced.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Nova cannot safely live with cats due to a strong prey drive. Labrador/Border Collie mixes may sometimes have a high prey drive, so care should be taken if cats are present.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Because of Nova's instinctual prey drive, he should not live with small animals. This is a known trait in many Border Collie mixes.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Nova is friendly and warm with new people, and both Labrador and Border Collie mixes are generally welcoming and sociable once they assess a situation.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Nova will do best with a family who isn’t gone for long hours, as Labrador and Border Collie mixes thrive on companionship and engagement. He could handle moderate alone time if his exercise needs are met.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Nova is smart and learns quickly, but regular training is important to keep him challenged. This breed mix thrives with ongoing obedience and enrichment activities.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Nova is a medium-sized dog, which is typical for a Labrador/Border Collie mix.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Labrador/Border Collie mixes like Nova usually live 12–15 years with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Nova’s medium-length coat will shed moderately throughout the year, especially during season changes, so regular brushing will help keep it under control.