**Please read Machoire's entire profile, which includes a link to the adoption application at the end. Thank you!** Get ready to brush up on your French! Meet Machoire (technically Mâchoire), a 1.5-year-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix, weighing 9 pounds (as of 4/20/26). Machoire's name (pronounced "Mah-shwahr") is a circus-themed name for acrobats that use their mouths to bite rings during performances. And boy, did this girl escape the circus! Rescued from a complex hoarding situation alongside 20 other dogs and several cats, this "teeny lady" hopes she can find her next loving fur-ever home! Machoire is looking for a patient, thoughtful family who understands that "happily ever after" takes a little bit of time. Her perfect match includes: - A Canine Companion: Having lived her entire life with other animals, Machoire is most comfortable around other dogs, so a resident pup that'll show her the ropes is ideal. She's had experience with cats in the past, though she can be a little afraid of new ones before warming up. - A Gentle Environment: She would thrive in a home with a calm atmosphere as she can be fearful in new situations. If there are children, they should be older and possess a gentle, respectful nature. She also loves to hide under a blanket as it makes her feel safe. - Balance & Patience: She is a "wiggly and happy" girl who is learning how to be a family dog, so she hopes her people will offer cuddles when she seeks them out, but also respect her need for space as she processes new experiences. We love a girl who understands her boundaries! - Positive Guidance: Machoire deserves a family committed to patient, reward-based training to help her continue building her confidence. So far, she's been working on crate training, putting on collars, harness and recall, as well as potty training where she'll use pee pads. For your help, she'll treat you to your favorite ice cream from Cold Stone. Nothing says "thank you" like sugary goodness! Make your home this girl's paradise! Adopt Machoire today! All dogs are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered at the time of adoption. All dogs require professional training to become the best family member they can be. To adopt or learn more about Machoire, you must fill out an adoption application. To find the application, copy and paste this URL into your browser: WWW.GDRNE.COM/ADOPTION-APPLICATION [Adoption Fee: $495] ** PLEASE READ: If a dog is listed, then s/he is currently available for adoption. Their information is correct to the best of our abilities and the information we have been given as of the day of posting. From time to time we receive new information/photos of a dog and we do recreate their listing, which means their old listing link will no longer be valid. If you are considering a dog but don't apply right away please make sure to search for the dog by name if the link you have no longer works. Please note, GDRNE does not guarantee the breed of any dog or puppy unless stated that we have run DNA. All breeds listed are educated estimates. Note that if the dog is listed as an "Out of town pet" there are NOT additional transport fees - it is included in our adoption fee Our dogs are rescued from various situations. It is most likely that both their parents were strays and even if not, mixes of some sort and that their grandparents were mixes as well. The dog may have some genetic material of an American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull). The dogs are usually mixes of many breeds, making them a breed all their own - a True and adorable American MUTT. If you are interested in this dog, you must submit an application. Great Dog is not a shelter so there is no building you can visit. Our dogs live in private foster homes until adopted. To learn more about our *shelterless* rescue, adoption fees, and procedures, review the list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website at WWW.GDRNE.COM.