Pebbles

Available

3-7 years|Chihuahua|Female|Small|Prince Frederick, MD

♿️ Special needs🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Pebbles

Available

3-7 years|Chihuahua|Female|Small|Prince Frederick, MD

♿️ Special needs🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Pebbles is a small, red merle Chihuahua with a short coat currently living in Prince Frederick, MD. She’s an adult female and has been spayed, with vaccinations up to date. Pebbles is not house trained due to a neurological condition, which is considered a special need, and she wears diapers indoors to help manage this. She’ll need a home committed to her ongoing care and her prescription diet to keep her healthy.

About Pebbles

Pebbles is a 5.5-pound Chihuahua with a tender, goofy spirit who will easily become your constant companion. She has a neurological condition causing her to walk with a charming wobble that only makes her more endearing. Pebbles loves to stick close to her people, happily curling up on laps and keeping up with both humans and canine friends. Due to her condition, she needs a home without stairs or with safety gates, and she wears diapers indoors as she doesn't have full bladder or bowel control—but she takes it all in stride, prancing through life with joy. Recently, she had bladder stones removed and will need to stick to a prescription diet for her health. After having one eye removed, she’s adjusted seamlessly and doesn’t let it slow her down. What Pebbles needs most is a patient, compassionate home that can provide her with extra care and plenty of love. In return, she’ll offer unwavering loyalty, warmth, and a steady supply of affection. If you feel drawn to giving a special-needs pup a chance, Pebbles is ready to meet you. Her ideal adoptive family would be in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and lets get started.

Questions about Pebbles

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Chihuahuas like Pebbles generally thrive indoors, in a calm environment where they aren’t exposed to major temperature changes. An apartment or house with attentive owners suits her well, especially since Pebbles needs a home without stairs or with safety gates due to her condition.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Pebbles and most Chihuahuas do well with regular walks and playtime, but they don’t require a large yard. A secure, flat area for supervised outdoor breaks will be enough for her.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Chihuahuas can be good with children if interactions are gentle. Pebbles is noted to get along with children, but she’ll need supervision with young kids due to her small size and special needs.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Chihuahuas are suitable for attentive owners of all experience levels, but because Pebbles has special medical requirements, she’d do best with someone patient and committed to her care—ideally an adopter with some experience.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Pebbles enjoys the company of other dogs, and Chihuahuas can get along with respectful canine companions if introduced gradually.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Chihuahuas can coexist with cats, especially calmer felines. Pebbles’ profile doesn’t say, but careful introductions in a patient home could work.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Because of their boldness and prey drive, Chihuahuas may be curious about smaller pets. She’ll need supervision around small animals in the home.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Chihuahuas like Pebbles can be cautious but often warm up after some time. With consistent positive exposure, she’ll likely show her affectionate side.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Pebbles will do best with company, as Chihuahuas aren’t a breed that enjoys long stretches alone. Her special needs mean she’ll require more frequent attention than average.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Chihuahuas benefit from gentle, positive-reinforcement training. Pebbles isn’t house trained due to her health, so patience and routine will be key in supporting her.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Pebbles is a small Chihuahua, typically weighing under 6 pounds; most Chihuahuas are between 4 to 6 pounds.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Chihuahuas are long-lived dogs, often reaching 14 to 17 years, and Pebbles could enjoy many happy years with the right care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Pebbles has a short coat, so her shedding is light to moderate. Chihuahuas are relatively low-shedders compared to other breeds.