Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet your pocket-sized adventure buddy!
With her bright blue eyes, adorable little “meerkat” stance, and endless curiosity, Mina turns heads everywhere she goes. She may be small, but she is absolutely NOT a low-energy little lap dog. Mina is packed with personality, energy, and all the classic traits of a herding breed. She needs an active home that wants a dog to do things with. Hikes, dog sports, training, adventures, games, and plenty of daily mental and physical stimulation are right up her alley. She is looking for a partner, not someone who is simply looking for a couch companion.
That doesn’t mean Mina doesn’t enjoy cuddling. She absolutely loves snuggling with her favorite people, adores toys, and has even shown signs that she may enjoy water activities. But after some good exercise and mental stimulation, she is happy to settle down and relax. She is crate trained, settles quietly in her crate, and appears to be house trained, happily using a dog door to let herself outside.
Mina’s foster is working with her on training, but she is still a smart, spirited girl who needs continued guidance. True to her herding instincts, she does try to herd children, so her perfect home will currently have older kids only. She can also become protective of her favorite person around other dogs and may try to keep them at a distance. She gets mouthy when she becomes overly excited, which is another reason older children are the best fit for her.
She is happiest with confident dogs that will set appropriate boundaries and not let her boss them around. Once another dog shows her the rules, she is quick to relax and join the fun. Mina would do best with similarly sized or larger dog companions.
Mina is very curious about cats and would need a home willing to provide guidance, supervision, and continued training around them.
Mina is tiny, but she is not low maintenance. She needs an active family who understands that a dog like her needs something to do every day. If you’re looking for a small dog who can keep up with you on adventures, learn new things, play hard, and then curl up with you afterward, Mina just might be your girl.
Her $300 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay, parasite prevention, and a microchip.
If you think you can be the right fit for Mina, please complete an adoption application on our website at www.fullcirclerescueandsanctuary.com.
