Nilly

Available

0-6 months|Catahoula Leopard Dog, Australian Shepherd|Female|Medium|Baker, LA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Nilly

Available

0-6 months|Catahoula Leopard Dog, Australian Shepherd|Female|Medium|Baker, LA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Nilly is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog and Australian Shepherd mix with a medium build and a short gray, blue, and black coat, currently in Baker, LA. She is still a baby and has started her vaccinations, but she is not yet spayed or house trained. Nilly gets along with both dogs and children, making her a promising option for a family setting.

About Nilly

Nilly is one of the adorable K-Cup Coffee Crew pups, freshly arrived at Dante's Hope. At 6 weeks old, she’s bright-eyed and full of puppy curiosity. She’s already had her first round of vaccines, been dewormed, and has a microchip in place. With a Catahoula and Australian Shepherd mix in her genes, she should grow to about 50 pounds and brings a playful, friendly spark everywhere she goes. Her short, blue-gray and black coat is easy to care for, and she prances around on her sturdy puppy legs, eager to explore and meet new friends. Nilly is too young to be house trained but adapts quickly to routines. She gets along well with other dogs and children, which makes her a great candidate for a busy family home. Spay surgery will be provided when age-appropriate, and her adoption fee covers upcoming vaccines as well. Give this charming girl her first real home—she’s waiting in Baker, LA for a family to discover her. Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!

Questions about Nilly

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Nilly’s Catahoula Leopard Dog and Australian Shepherd background means she thrives in an active home where she gets plenty of engagement and exercise—ideally with some outdoor space to roam.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
With breeds like Catahoula and Australian Shepherd in her mix, Nilly will benefit from access to a yard or regular outdoor walks; she’s likely to need room to stretch her legs and play.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Both Catahoula Leopard Dogs and Australian Shepherds are known for being child-friendly when socialized early, so Nilly is expected to do well in homes with kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Nilly's mix suits owners with some dog experience who can manage active, intelligent breeds, but a first-time owner ready to invest in training could do well, too.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Her background and current experience show Nilly is comfortable with other dogs, especially when introduced positively and given opportunities for socialization.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Catahoula and Australian Shepherd mixes can get along with cats, especially if introduced at a young age like Nilly, but supervision and gradual introductions help ensure success.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
With proper supervision and careful introductions, Nilly can learn to coexist with small animals, but her herding instincts may kick in, so ongoing monitoring is important.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Nilly’s mix often produces dogs that are sociable and curious, so she’s likely to be friendly but may be reserved at first until she gets to know new people.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
As a puppy and a social breed mix, Nilly shouldn't be left alone for long periods; she’ll need regular company and engagement as she grows.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Nilly’s breeds are highly intelligent and respond well to consistent training, so early obedience and socialization will set her up for a well-mannered adulthood.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Nilly is expected to reach about 50 pounds, which is in the medium size range for dogs.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Dogs like Nilly often live 12 to 15 years with good care, so she has the potential for a long, active life ahead.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Nilly's short coat may make shedding less noticeable, but both Catahoula and Australian Shepherd breeds shed moderately year round.