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Labrador Retriever

Bret

Adult·Male·Large

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About Bret

Meet Bret, a 3½-year-old terrier mix who is basically made of smiles and good vibes! This stout, sturdy guy loves to play rowdy and prefers dog friends who can keep up with his enthusiasm. Built like a little tank but perfectly cuddle-sized, Bret is always down for a jog, a hike, or any adventure that gets him moving. Outside, he’s all go-go-go, eagerly waiting for his next outing. Inside? Total couch potato. Give him a few toys, a comfy bed, and he’s living his best, heavenly life. Bret is the ideal mix of wild adventurer and laid-back homebody—ready to be your hiking buddy by day and your snuggle partner by night. Very prim and proper, a true gentleman through and through, Bret carries himself with quiet charm and polished manners, proving that even with his playful side, he’s all class. Courteous, composed, and effortlessly lovable, he’s the kind of dog who wins hearts just by being himself.

Ideal Home

Bret would thrive in a home that can match his energy for adventures, but also appreciates his couch-potato side. He'd love dog friends who can keep up with his enthusiasm for play.

Ongoing Health

All vetting, including DAPP, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, FVCRP vaccine, spay/neuter, flea prevention, heartworm testing and prevention, and micro-chipping, is included in the adoption fee.

Training & Support

Bret is described as very prim and proper, a true gentleman with polished manners and a composed demeanor.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • The adoption fee covers all vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, flea and heartworm prevention, and micro-chipping.

Transporation

Bret is available for adoption in VA, PA, CT, VT, NY, UT, ID, OR, TX, TN & KY, IL, IN, WA, & OH. Custom transports are available when needed. For those being transported, the fee ranges from $150-500. For those picked up at our Angleton, TX location, the fee is $75.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a Labrador Retriever.

Typical cost to care

$1,840$2,200 /yr

$168/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

Weekly brush

Shedding

Moderate

Health risk

Moderate

Lifespan

11–13 yrs

Know the breed

Labrador Retriever

Exercise

60 min/day, Moderate activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

First-time friendly

Living space

Condo, House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

10-12 years

Meet the shelter

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Meet Pura Sanguine.

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Frequently asked questions

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$400