Juniper

Available

3-7 years|Border Collie|Female|Medium|Houston, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart♿️ Special needs

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Juniper

Available

3-7 years|Border Collie|Female|Medium|Houston, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart♿️ Special needs

Juniper is a lovely medium-sized female Border Collie mix, approximately 5.5 to 6 years old. She has a beautiful coat in shades of apricot, beige, and cream. This affectionate dog is fully house trained, altered, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Juniper also has special needs due to her vision and hearing impairments, and she thrives in a calm environment. Located in Houston, TX, she weighs around 35 lbs.

About Juniper

Meet Juniper, a 5.5 to 6-year-old Border Collie mix from Houston, TX. This 35-pound sweetheart is a unique girl who will thrive in a quiet, structured environment. Known as "JuJu," she has a heart full of love for her chosen person, yet she faces some specific challenges due to being mostly blind and deaf. Juniper is a true sun lover, often found basking in sunlight, whether it’s on the couch during winter or outside during summer. She enjoys car rides and walks, making her a wonderful companion for gentle adventures. Thanks to her touch commands for "sit" and "down," she’s smart and adaptable, even with her vision and hearing limitations. A friendly soul, Juniper prefers to approach strangers at her own pace to sniff and say hello. She gets along nicely with other dogs, especially her best friend Artie; though she sometimes loses track of him during play due to her sight issues. Ideal for a calm adult or couple, Juniper requires a quiet home without children, as she struggles with food resource guarding. Her handler should be patient and steady, committed to positive reinforcement training. With love and structure, Juniper is poised to become a cherished family member. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and let's get started.

Adoption Fee

$400

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Questions about Juniper

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Juniper, as a Border Collie mix, does best in a calm and quiet living environment that accommodates her special needs.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Juniper enjoys some outdoor time but primarily loves to soak up the sun. A small yard or regular walks are perfect for her.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Juniper is not suitable for homes with children due to her resource guarding issues.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Juniper needs an experienced owner who understands her unique challenges and can provide the guidance she requires.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Yes, Juniper gets along with other dogs but may need gentle companions who understand her limitations.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
There's no information available about Juniper's behavior with cats.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
There's no information available about Juniper's behavior with small animals.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Juniper is friendly toward strangers, provided she can approach them on her own terms.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Juniper may need a bit more attention and shouldn't be left alone for long periods, especially in a new environment.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Juniper is smart and knows some touch commands, but she requires consistent positive reinforcement training to thrive.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Juniper is in the medium size range, weighing around 35 lbs.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Border Collies generally live for about 12 to 15 years, so Juniper has plenty of time to love and be loved.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Border Collies can shed moderately, and given Juniper's medium coat, regular grooming will help manage this.