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Shaun White Reveals His Dog Helped Him Get Closer to Nina Dobrev: “They Get Along Amazingly”

Published 01/19/2022, 12:46 PM EST

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Nina Dobrev and her boyfriend Shaun White are often spotted with their furry family. While Nina’s dog Maverick is often seen going out with them, Shaun’s dog also makes an appearance in their many pictures.

Notably, the couple has gotten super close since 2020, when they first started dating. Crediting his dog for his inseparable bond with Nina, Shaun revealed how Steve helped him grow his relationship with Nina.

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Shaun White knew it was meant to be after getting his dog’s approval for Nina

Shaun has been winning hearts with his equation with the Vampire Diaries’ Fame. Nina Dobrev and Shaun White are a match made in heaven and have become the fan’s favorite celebrity couple.

Interestingly, White said it was his dog Steve, whose approval made him realize that he was meant to be with Nina. “Steve has a bit of an attitude, but they get along amazingly. So it was really meant to be,” Shaun said.

Not denying his unbelievable skills, but Nina’s presence in his life has had a positive impact on Shaun and his career. White recently clinched his historic fifth Olympic berth, despite the hurdles on his way.

So proud of you!: Nina Dobrev Sends Emotional Message to Boyfriend Shaun White on Qualification for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

American hero aiming for his fourth Olympic medal

Shaun started his snowboarding journey at a very young age, and at 35 today, he is by far the best snowboarder in the world. White has been dominating the sport with his heroics on the snow for decades together.

White already has three Olympic gold medals under his belt. What’s notable is that whenever the US legend has stepped on the Olympic podium, it has only been for the golden place.

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Unfortunately, White is retiring post the Winter Games in Beijing; however, on the bright side, he won’t leave any stone unturned for his last Olympic medal quest. Do you think White will bring home his last Olympic medal?

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A post-graduation student in political science, Shreya is also a professional 10m air pistol shooter. Taking after her athlete father, she was naturally inclined towards the athletic life.
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