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Oreo - Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Borador Dog For Adoption in Tomball, TX, USA

Borador Dog For Adoption in Tomball, TX, USA

Physical Attributes

Ear Type	Semi-erect
Coat Length	Short
Grooming Needs	Low
Likes to Vocalize	Some
Shedding Amount	Moderate
Altered	Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids	Yes
OK with Dogs	Yes
Energy Level	Moderate
Activity Level	Moderately Active
Exercise Needs	Moderate
Fence Required	6 foot
Obedience Training	Needs Training
Owner Experience Required	Breed
Other	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

Personality

Personality Characteristics

Obedient Playful Affectionate Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found	Yes
Where Found	77354
Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations

Description

Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat). Big sweet handsome Oreo was dumped in a rural neighborhood and left to fend for himself. Just a big baby when first rescued by Emmy's Hope, Oreo weighed about 50 lbs. But he continued to grow over the next year! Oreo is very friendly, like a big lovable teddy bear with people. He loves to wrestle and play with other big dogs. Oreo would be great with older kids and would definitely enjoy a large yard to run in. Estimated birthdate: July 2014 Approximate weight: 80 lbs. If you would like to meet Oreo, please call or text Stephanie at 281-622-6549.

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