Nina

Available

3-7 years|Border Collie|Female|Medium|Oak Point, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🏃 High Energy🚽 House Trained🐕 Dog Friendly

Nina

Available

3-7 years|Border Collie|Female|Medium|Oak Point, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🏃 High Energy🚽 House Trained🐕 Dog Friendly

Nina is a female Border Collie and Staffordshire mix with a gorgeous black and white coat. She’s about five years old and considered medium-sized, with short hair and a healthy build. Nina is house trained, spayed, and up to date on all vaccinations. She’s currently in Oak Point, TX with a loving foster family.

About Nina

Meet Nina, also known as Nini, a 57-pound Border Collie and Staffordshire mix who landed in foster care after losing her longtime family—she was given up due to travel plans. Now five years old and fostered in Texas, Nina is thriving in a home with three other dogs and three kids. She’s house trained, crate trained, spayed, microchipped, and current on all vaccinations and preventatives. Nina is highly energetic and athletic, always eager to run, fetch, or join a game outside. She loves both canine and human company, and shines at doggy daycare where she’s a favorite with staff and pups alike. Nina’s intelligence and confident, alpha personality show her strong Border Collie side—she gravitates to families who are active and have a yard or access to regular dog park outings. If what you want is a protective, playful, and deeply affectionate dog who will devote herself to her people, Nina fits the bill. She’s ready for a home that matches her energy and love. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and lets get started.

Questions about Nina

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Nina, a Border Collie and Staffordshire mix, thrives in a home with lots of activity and space. She’ll do best in an environment where she has room to run, play, and interact with family.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Border Collie mixes like Nina need ample outdoor space—a fenced yard or daily trips to a park are ideal. She’s happiest when she can exercise and burn off energy.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Nina has lived with three children in her foster home and does very well, so Border Collie mixes are generally a good match for active families with kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Nina’s intelligence, energy, and alpha tendencies make her a better fit for experienced dog owners who understand how to provide firm but positive leadership.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Nina lives with three other dogs and goes to doggy daycare, so she gets along well with other dogs, especially those who match her playfulness.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
While Nina’s profile doesn’t mention cats specifically, Border Collie mixes can have varying reactions—some do fine, others may have a strong herding instinct. Introductions should be supervised.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Border Collie mixes like Nina can have a herding or prey instinct, so supervision around small animals is key. With proper introductions, some adjust, but it depends on the individual dog.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Nina is described as social at daycare and protective at home. Generally, her breed mix can be friendly yet slightly reserved at first, warming up to new people once they feel safe.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Nina will do best if not left alone for long stretches, as Border Collie mixes thrive on interaction and activity. A few hours is fine, but she needs engagement and exercise each day.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Nina is crate and house trained, demonstrating the intelligence of her breed mix. Ongoing mental and physical training is important to keep her happy and well-behaved.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Nina is a medium-sized dog and weighs around 57 pounds, typical for a Border Collie-Staffordshire mix.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Border Collie mixes like Nina often live 12-15 years with good care; Nina’s healthy lifestyle sets her up for a long life.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Nina has a short coat and will shed moderately throughout the year, with routine brushing minimizing loose fur.