Hanna

Available

3-7 years|Chihuahua, Rat Terrier|Female|Small|Farmington, MN

♿️ Disability🙈 Shy🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🐕 Dog Friendly

Hanna

Available

3-7 years|Chihuahua, Rat Terrier|Female|Small|Farmington, MN

♿️ Disability🙈 Shy🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🐕 Dog Friendly

Hanna is a small, short-coated Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix with a tricolor pattern of brown, black, and white. She is an adult female who is spayed and current on her vaccinations. Hanna is not yet house trained and requires a home that understands her special needs as a deaf dog. She lives in Farmington, MN, and prefers a quiet environment where she can feel comfortable and safe.

About Hanna

Hanna is a small, tricolor mix of Chihuahua and Rat Terrier, roughly a year old and weighing about 14 pounds. She arrived in Minnesota from Mexico after being picked up as a stray, so the world is still a little new to her. Shy at first, Hanna warms up when given some time and prefers the company of people. She gravitates toward gentle companionship and does especially well with other small dogs. Hanna is deaf, which makes her an especially observant and sensitive dog. She relies on watching people closely to understand what’s happening around her. She needs a laid-back, quiet environment—rowdy homes or shared-wall housing just stress her out, and she’s best matched with patient families where someone is home most of the time. Hanna gets anxious when left alone, so she isn’t a fit for someone out of the house all day. With proper introductions and slow transitions, Hanna bonds well and loves quietly hanging around her people. She’s still working on house training and crate training, and is especially difficult to potty on leash in winter; a fenced yard or use of puppy pads will help. She’d do best with kids over 9 who are used to dogs. Hanna hasn’t been around cats, so her reaction is unknown. If you want a sensitive companion who will stick close by and blossom in the right hands, Hanna might be your match. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Questions about Hanna

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Hanna, as a Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix, usually does best in a calm household with routines and a gentle touch. Smaller breeds like hers prefer environments that aren’t too loud or chaotic, especially since Hanna is also deaf and needs time to settle in.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mixes like Hanna don’t need a large yard but benefit from a secure, fenced area to explore and take care of business. Hanna, in particular, struggles with leash potty breaks, so an enclosed space or safe area is best.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Hanna would do best with children ages 9 and up who know how to respect a small dog's boundaries. She’s sensitive and needs gentle handling, making her a better fit for families with older kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Given Hanna’s deafness and anxiety, she’s better suited for someone with prior dog experience or a patient first-time owner willing to take the time to understand her needs and support her training.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Hanna gets along well with other small dogs. Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mixes can be very social with similarly sized companions, especially if properly introduced.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Hanna hasn’t lived with cats, so her compatibility is unknown. In general, Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mixes can adapt to cats with supervision, but it depends on individual temperament.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Both Chihuahuas and Rat Terriers have a prey drive, so care should be taken with smaller pets. With Hanna, careful, slow introductions and monitoring around small animals are recommended.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Hanna is shy at first but will warm up to new people given time. Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mixes may be reserved initially but usually become affectionate when they feel secure.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Hanna experiences anxiety if left alone for extended periods. These mixes usually prefer company and should not be left alone all day; Hanna especially needs a home where someone is home most of the time.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Hanna is working on house and crate training. Her breed mix learns well, but her deafness requires extra patience and the use of visual signals.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mixes like Hanna are typically small, often weighing under 20 pounds. Hanna herself is about 14 pounds.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
With good care, Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mixes commonly live 13 to 16 years, sometimes longer if they stay healthy.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Hanna has a short coat, which means moderate shedding. Regular brushing will help keep loose fur under control.