LOURDES - CHIHUAHUA / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Lourdes is a Chihuahua born around 11/8/24 with a big personality packed into a sturdy little body. She’s the perfect mix of happy, curious, playful, and cuddly, with just a touch of puppy mischief to keep life fun. This sweet girl is high-energy and full of joy, she absolutely loves to play! She became instant best friends with another foster dog and spends her days wrestling, cuddling, and snoozing like a sibling pair. While she does well with other dogs, Lourdes doesn’t require a canine companion as long as her humans are ready to play and engage with her. Lourdes is alert but not yappy. She may bark at unfamiliar people or outside noises, but barking is the only “guard dog” behavior she shows. She’s friendly, confident, and comfortable being handled, and she warmed up to her foster home right away. When playtime winds down, Lourdes turns into a total cuddlebug. She loves to snuggle, sleeps in bed with her foster, and has a gentle, sweet side that balances her energetic moments. Despite her small size, she’s robust and sturdy, not a fragile, delicate toy breed. She does great in the car, on a leash, and in a fenced yard. While she won’t bolt, she is curious and may wander if not supervised, so leash time is important. She hasn’t met children yet, but based on her personality and love of energy, she would likely do very well with them. Lourdes is still very much a puppy, having been found as a stray, so she’s continuing to work on potty training and appropriate chewing. She uses puppy pads reliably if she can’t make it outside in time and is making steady progress. She isn’t destructive, her occasional chewing is limited to things like shoes or paper and is easily managed with supervision and puppy-proofing. She can be crated when her people are away and will benefit from some crate training when her humans are home. Best of all, she is smart, treat-motivated, and very trainable. With consistency and love, she’ll continue to blossom into an amazing companion. Having Lourdes around is like having a built-in mood booster, she brings energy, laughter, affection, and endless cuddles wherever she goes. If your home could use a little extra pep, warmth, and puppy love, Lourdes may be the perfect match for you. Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $625.00

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations