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Border Terrier-Chihuahua Mix Dogs For Adoption in McKinney, TX, USA

Joel - Border Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Terrier-Chihuahua Mix Dogs For Adoption in McKinney, TX, USA

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Nickname
Joel
Breed
Border Terrier-Chihuahua Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Baby
Location
McKinney, TX, 75070, USA

Description

Border Terrier-Chihuahua Mix Dogs For Adoption in McKinney, TX, USA

Dog Breed: Border Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). ***DFW area only-No Exceptions*** Available for pre-adoption with a go home date of 11/7/25. Joel is a 6 weeks (as of10/29/25) old Terr

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ier mix puppy. He was found stray and taken to the shelter at just 4.5 weeks of age. It’s dangerous for such young puppies to be in the shelter, so his foster mom brought him into the Legacy Humane fold! Joel loves to be played with, enjoys belly rubs, and is very social. Joel prefers to be near his human at all times and preferably on their lap. He's not a fan of being left alone and would love a human who is home a lot. Puppies at this age will require patience and training to become the best pup they can be. Joel is working on potty training and, given a potty schedule, he does very well for his young age. Terriers are energetic dogs and need a family with enough time to engage in play and exercise. Joel does well with kids old enough to understand puppy behavior (~8ys and up) and who are mature enough to understand the safety issues surrounding a puppy this tiny. He does well with other dogs and so far, cats. He responds well to corrections from dogs and cats and curtails his behavior accordingly. He can be vocal when left alone so is probably not apartment friendly. Current weight 2 lbs Projected weight 15- 20 lbs Working on crate training This puppy has not had two sets of shots at this time. Adopters must have a private place for potty training to reduce the chances for life threatening illnesses until the second set of shots are given. No dog parks or shared potty spaces with unknown dogs. We are requesting a donation of $325 for the adoption which includes his neuter, three rounds of puppy vaccines, a rabies vaccine, microchip with registration, dewormer and a single dose of heartworm preventative. If you're interested in meeting or adopting him, please complete an application on our website and someone will reach out to you within 48 hours. legacyhumanesociety/adoptfoster/adoption-application/ Adopter will take puppy to an LHS approved vet to be neutered in January of 2026 per the spay/neuter agreement and in accordance to Chapter 828, Texas Health and Safety Code. *Due to the high volume of applications and inquires for puppies as well as vetting needs, we will not be able to respond to or consider interest from those outside of the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. We do not have a facility to house the dogs in our program. They are all kept in foster homes until they are adopted. Therefore, if you are interested in adopting from LHS, please complete an online application at legacyhumanesociety/adoptfoster/adoption-application/ and we will contact you asap about the status of your application. We do not have a facility to house the dogs in our program. They are all kept in foster homes until they are adopted. Therefore, if you are interested in adopting from LHS, please complete an online application at legacyhumanesociety/adoptfoster/adoption-application/ and we will contact you asap about the status of your application.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Shedding Amount
No

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Other
Likes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

Personality

Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Heat Sensitive
Yes
Cold Sensitive
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Legacy Humane Society
Location
McKinney, Texas, 75070
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1579916
Date Listed
11/05/2025
Date Expires
02/03/2026

Border Terrier-Chihuahua Mix.

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  1. Do your research - find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.
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