Howie Black Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Mix Male 9 Months Old

Meet Howie! Howie is an approximately 9 month old dark chocolate Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix. His Dad was a Chocolate Labrador, and his Mom was a white German Shepherd.

Howie is currently looking for a foster to adopt family through Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue so he can get his rescue ride from Arkansas. For more information, please contact info@brooklinelabrescue.org

Please read Howie’s blog from the bottom up to learn more about him.

March 25, 2026

Handsome Howie is learning to sit!

The only boy of the group Howie loves his sisters. Howie is a perfect gentleman and plays nicely with everyone.

He is very friendly, social and loves love.

He will melt your heart like a snowman on a 100 degree day.

March 16, 2026

Howie and Mittens had a trip to the park this weekend.

Howie is very laid back on leash and really liked getting out in the park for a walk to smell all of the new sniffs.

Howie was happy to meet a new friend and liked getting the attention and pets.

Howie is also always ready to join in the fun back home in the yard especially when there are sticks involved.

This handsome fellow would love to find a family of his own where he can learn the joys of being an inside dog!

March 11, 2026

I’m starting to work with the litter on sit.  Howie isn’t doing too bad for his first lesson!

March 9, 2026

Another update on Mr Chill, Howie! After his neuter surgery, Howie had to initially wear the cone of shame but it didn’t really bother him much. After a couple of days, he wasn’t so interested in licking and we could take the cone off him, and let the litter explore the big yard together and with the other dogs.Howie gets along with everyone and is a very friendly guy with people and other dogs.

He is a fan of the ball and likes to play fetch.

He also doesn’t mind  just hanging out and chilling!

We’ve fostered over 350 dogs and puppies in 4.5 years and they are the best litter we have ever had. They keep their shelter and pen clean and prefer to go outside their pen on the grass, they all get along together and with the other dogs, they have absolutely no resource guarding and can all eat together, they don’t jump on you, and are getting so much better with leash training. From all the pups I’ve had, they have by far been the easiest litter.

March 6, 2026

Howie had a visit to the vet on March 5 to get neutered.  He rode with Koa as both boys were needed to be done.

They are both doing well after surgery but Howie has to wear the “cone of shame” because he wanted to lick.

He will be on restricted activity for 7 days until he is all healed up!

March 2, 2026

Since Howie’s litter is getting older and the litter is all still waiting to be altered.  Howie has now been moved to the big yard with the other big dogs that are in foster care since we don’t want the girls to have any accidental puppies!!  Howie is blending in well with the big dogs.

He is very calm and relaxed and such a good boy.

He is very easy going with other dogs even pushy ones. He shares toys and sticks and is happy to just chill out and relax.

He’s always interested in what’s going on and is such a sweet boy! I tried to coax Howie into the house but he wasn’t too sure about that yet.  Things are warming up here in AR so he doesn’t mind hanging out in the yard, but he’d love to be able to find a home just for himself!

February 16, 2026

Howie had a hard start to life. His parents are outside dogs in Arkansas, and Howie and his littermates were not wanted or cared for by their owner, and were left to fend for themselves. They were found by a good Samaritan, and were underweight and full of worms. They were transferred to a foster for a rescue in AR who reached out to Brookline to help rehome them. Howie is starting to gain weight and is being treated medically while he is waiting for his family to come along.

Howie is a friendly and playful boy.

The litter is currently living in a shed with a fenced run and they keep their living quarters clean.He is food motivated so he should house train readily. Howie would love to learn all about the joys of living indoors and what it’s like to be loved on by his people.

Howie is good with other dogs but has not been exposed to cats.Howie will be UTD on vaccines, Heartworm tested and neutered (if preferred)  prior to transport from Arkansas.