Labrador Retriever puppies and dogs in Mesquite, Texas

Guy

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

This lively and spirited youngster is Guy, listed as a lab/retriever mix that arrived on 4/22 at the Mesquite Animal Shelter. Guy is approx 7 months old, weighs about 25 pounds and is neutered. He has an abundance of puppy energy and behavior. He needs training to convince him that it is bad manners to jump on people! At this point it would seem he would not be a good fit for a family with very small children due to the jumping. Guy will undoubdtedly become some family's beloved and well-adjusted pet once all the puppy stuff is dealt with and worked through. He is kenneled with another pup and they get along fine. He knows the sit command and will do so for treats. In fact, he loves the Pupperoni treats we give him and may be fairly easy to train with plenty of some yummy treats on hand. You will note from his pics that his right ankle is deformed. When he arrived at the shelter, he was taken to the vet and x-rays were done. It was determined that this was possibly the result of an injury that was not cared for and didn't heal properly. It doesn't affect his ability to get around and doesn't seem to bother or slow him down. He's friendly, affectionate, gives kisses and is a-ok with being loved on...that is once he slows down! This playful and joyful pup needs out and into a loving home in which his people will invest some time and effort in helping him fit in. That will involve daily playtime, exercise, enrichment and obedience training.

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Blondie

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

This adorable girl is Blondie, a Lab Retriever/Terrier mix that was brought to the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 6/8 as a stray. She weighs 47 pounds and is about 2 years old. It was so much fun to watch her run with abandon, romp and prance around the yard, free from the confines of her kennel! She has the energy of a puppy! She is playful, enthusiastic and an on-the-go kind of gal. She will jump on you in her excitement so certainly could use some manners training. Blondie walks quite nicely on a leash. When we walked past dogs that barked at her, she was intimidated. She knows how to fetch and has been taught the sit and paw commands. This is another one of those dogs that I am puzzled as to why the owner has not come looking for her! She was fine with me petting her. Blondie loves treats and takes them quite nicely. Can you help her out the shelter front door?

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Barkley

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Are you ready to play? Barkley is! He scampered and romped around the yard, and then he would come up to me trying to entice me to join in his game. Barkley is a one year-old 57 pound mostly black retriever/lab mix that arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 7/1 as a stray.. He's a happy, energetic, playful boy that would probably do well with young children. He wasn't specifically interested in toys or balls. He has his own little game. I think he wants you to chase him. He sits immediately for treats and takes them gently. He is very alert.He's friendly, affectionate and well behaved. He did his business in the yard. He was not interested in meeting other dogs, but we suggest if you have another dog that you ask the shelter for a dog test. He has a relatively strong pull on the leash and tended to get tangled. He's a real sweetheart! He told me he'd like to have a yard to romp in but would like to spend most of the time in the house with his new family. He told me to tell you that he likes to watch TV.... especially Animal Planet.

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Laddie

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

This cutesy high-spirited pup is Laddie, listed as a retriever/lab mix that arrived on 7/4 at the Mesquite Animal Shelter as a stray. Laddie is a happy-go-lucky, tail-wagging youngster, with an exuberant and excitable nature! He weighs 33 pounds and is about 5 months old. This youngster needs an active family that will provide him with enrichment, training, exercise, and playtime daily. He promises that once he gets through the awkward puppy stage, he will behave himself and become an integral part of the family unit. But he begs you to be patient with him. He is athletic and likes to jump and climb. He does jump on you continually and this will be at the top of the list of things to work on when he finds his forever home. He walks nicely on a leash. He loves treats and will sit for them. Being highly motivated by treats may make it easier to train this boy. He is amiable and A-OK with receiving loving attention, that is once he slows down. Laddie is playful and loves to play with toys. He is quite firm about not wanting to live in someone's backyard.

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Beau

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Warning! Cute puppy alert! Yes, this adorable pup is Beau, a cutesy youngster that arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter along with a litter of three other pups. Beau weighs 10 pounds and is 3 months of age. My Dog Scanner app suggests his breed to possibly be a Vizsla mix. Two of the pups have already been adopted, but Gus and Beau remain at the shelter. They are both very playful, enjoy wrestling and running around the room with other and playing with toys. They both love treats! Beau has an abundance of puppy energy and behavior, and there is nothing timid or shy about him! His little tail wags constantly as he romps about the room. This friendly, sweet and lovable boy would like nothing better than to be able to find his very special home. The boys do not need to be adopted or rescued together, and would probably be best to go to different homes. It is vital that Beau go to a home in which the person or family understands the challenges of investing time and energy into training, providing exercise and playtime, as well as enrichment. In this way, Bo will work through the puppy stage and become a well adjusted member of the family!

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Gus

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)