Heartstopper: Unveiling the Breed of Nick’s Beloved Dog Nellie

DCS
August 3, 2023

The complex connection between Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson is the focus of the romance television series “Heartstopper” on Netflix. In order to stay together, Charlie and Nick must overcome several obstacles, including their classmates’ homophobia. The two are uneasy around other people, but find solace in time spent with Nick’s dog Nellie. Nick always has Nellie by his side, and the dog quickly makes friends with Charlie. The dog appears frequently during the two seasons of the British programme, piqueing one’s interest. So, now you know everything there is to know about Nellie!

What Breed is Nick’s Dog Nellie?

In “Heartstopper,” Nellie is portrayed by a male Border Collie named Echo. A medium-sized British herding dog breed is the Border Collie. The breed was developed along the Anglo-Scottish border and is related to the traditional sheepdogs that were common in the British Isles at the time. In sheepdog trials, a canine sport that evaluates the working prowess of herding dogs, Border Collies are popular breeds. Furthermore, they are frequently referred to as the “most intelligent” breed of dog. The canine star of the programme, Echo, comes from Snodland in the English county of Kent.

Many of you have been asking, so here is possibly the most important cast reveal of all… meet Echo, who is playing Nellie in Heartstopper!! I can’t wait for you to see all the very adorable Nellie and Nick moments we have in the show 💖🐶 pic.twitter.com/EO9j5XnTtw

— Alice Oseman Updates (@AliceOseman) July 30, 2021

The understudy dog, a male border collie named Echo, stepped in to save the day like a true pro when the original dog was ill. He was prepared for his close-up moment. The series’ creator, Alice Oseman, talked about the dog. Kit Connor, who plays Nick and is Echo’s on-screen partner, adores the former. “Echo was such a gorgeous, gorgeous dog. Nick and Nelly have a wonderful, constant relationship that is incredibly endearing. The actress told Digital Spy, “There are some situations where Nelly genuinely is there to console Nick, which is really nice.

Leonie is the owner of Echo. Leonie praised him for being camera-friendly in an interview with Kent Online. She recalled Echo’s experiences during the first season of the show’s filming: “There was one time where he had to sit in the same position for 20 minutes because the camera broke and if he moved it would ruin the shot.” The cameras in his face and the recording equipment all over him are unbothered by him. He’s brilliant and so accommodating; you know, he just sits there and will let anyone do whatever, she said.