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k Facts: Name: Shorty Breed: Long-haired Chihuahua Mix Age: 6 years old Weight: 6 lbs. House-Trained: Yes (pee pad trained) Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Not tested, but likely fine Good with Kids: Yes Energy Level: Low Fence Required: No Dog's Location: Cary, NC
About Shorty’s Breed: Our best guess is that Shorty is a long-haired Chihuahua mixed breed. Long haired Chihuahuas are known for their sweet, expressive personalities and soft, flowing coats, giving them a slightly gentler look than their short haired counterparts. They’re deeply loyal, often forming strong bonds with their favorite person, and while they can be a bit cautious at first, they blossom into affectionate, devoted companions once they feel safe. Despite their tiny size, they’re alert, intelligent, and love being part of their human’s daily rhythm. Their ideal home is one that offers calm energy, patience, and consistent routines.
Long haired Chihuahuas thrive with gentle people who understand that trust takes time and who enjoy a close bonded companion. They do well in apartments or quiet homes, especially with adopters who can provide soft introductions to new people, regular potty breaks, and cozy places to relax. A perfect environment for this breed is one where they feel secure, understood, and cherished for their tender, loyal nature.
What to Love about Shorty: With a little patience and calm reassurance, Shorty transforms into a devoted best friend and the ultimate sidekick. He has a soft preference for women, but he loves anyone who approaches him with kindness and a gentle presence. Shorty is potty trained, pee pad trained, and crate trained, though he can also be trusted to relax safely outside of a crate when you need to step out.
He’s perfect with all the dogs in his foster home and would do wonderfully with a doggie sibling in his future family. He hasn’t met cats yet, but with his calm, sweet, and submissive nature, he’d likely do well with feline friends too. Shorty has lower energy and a gentle, submissive personality — he’s not demanding, not pushy, and not a high octane pup. He’s still learning leash skills and will benefit from a patient adopter who can help him build confidence on walks.
Shorty loves being near his people, and shows affection in his own sweet way, and is deeply loving once he trusts you. All he needs is a family willing to give him time, space, and understanding so he can open up and show the affectionate, loyal little dog he truly is!
Shorty’s Sensational Highlights: • 6 year old, 6 lb long haired Chihuahua with a gentle, blossoming personality • Love bug at heart who becomes deeply devoted once he trusts you • Prefers calm, gentle people and has a soft spot for women • Potty trained and pee pad trained for easy indoor and outdoor routines • Crate trained but also trustworthy when left out for short errands • Dog friendly sweetheart who thrives with canine siblings • Likely cat friendly thanks to his calm, submissive nature • Lower energy companion who enjoys a peaceful, cozy lifestyle • Submissive and gentle with a soft, easygoing temperament • Needs patient leash training and a family willing to give him time and space to blossom
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: crisisdogsnc/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!