Starla

Available

4 years old|Border Collie, Cattle Dog|Female|Medium|Austell, GA

🧠 Smart🏃 High Energy💪 Independent☺️ Gentle

Starla

Available

4 years old|Border Collie, Cattle Dog|Female|Medium|Austell, GA

🧠 Smart🏃 High Energy💪 Independent☺️ Gentle

Starla is a medium-sized, female Border Collie and Cattle Dog mix with striking black coloring who lives in Austell, GA. At 4 years and 9 months old, she is housetrained, spayed, and her vaccinations are all current. Starla prefers to be the only animal in the home and is best suited for an adult-only environment where she can be the focus.

About Starla

Starla is as clever as they come and bonds deeply once she trusts you. She’s loyal, eager to learn, and always game for challenges like new tricks or brain games. While she’s quick to adapt and thrives on activity, she tends to be reserved with strangers. Starla prefers a quieter home where she’s the star and doesn’t have to share her people with other dogs or children. Housetrained and up to date on vaccinations, she is a great fit for someone looking for a devoted companion who thrives as an only pet. Fun fact: Starla was born in early August, making her a Leo—no wonder she likes to be the center of her circle. Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!

Questions about Starla

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Starla’s Border Collie and Cattle Dog mix background suits her for an active home with space to play and attentive owners who can engage her mind and body.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
A Border Collie and Cattle Dog mix like Starla thrives with regular access to a secure yard or daily opportunities to get out and stretch her legs.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
These breeds generally do better in homes without young children, and Starla herself is looking for a home without kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Starla’s intelligence and high energy make her a better match for experienced owners who know how to guide and channel her enthusiasm.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Border Collie and Cattle Dog mixes can sometimes live with other dogs, but Starla prefers to be the only dog in the home.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
These breeds vary when it comes to cats, but with Starla, her preference for being an only pet means she’s best in a home without other animals.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Border Collie and Cattle Dog mixes have herding backgrounds and can be too intense for small animals; Starla is looking for a home where she can be the only pet.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Starla tends to be reserved around new people, which is common for her breeds, but she opens up once she feels safe.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
These breeds do best with regular companionship and can become bored if left alone too long; Starla will thrive with an owner who is home most of the day.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Border Collie and Cattle Dog mixes like Starla excel with consistent training and plenty of mental challenges to keep them sharp.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Starla is a medium-sized dog, which is typical for a Border Collie and Cattle Dog mix.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Border Collie and Cattle Dog mixes commonly live 12 to 15 years, given enough exercise and good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Expect moderate shedding from Starla, as both Border Collies and Cattle Dogs tend to have coats that need regular maintenance.