Precious came to our branch on the 18th November 2024, and we think it’s likely she’s been kept inside all of her life.
She came from the same household as 7 other dogs, who are all looking for their new homes – she is incredibly unsure of new noises and situations so will need to be rehomed alongside her mother, Angel who is also a Chihuahua.
She is a Chussel (mix between a Chihuahua and a Brussels Griffon) and she’s 9 months old. We’re still trying to understand all of the dogs’ temperaments at the moment, but they have lived with older children and each other before, as well as cats.
Precious is a crossbreed between a Chihuahua and a Brussels Griffon, which means she is likely to exhibit these breed traits:
- Chussels are known for being great lapdogs and loyalty, making them a favourite of families with young children.
- The breed is also quite energetic, so although they do have a small size and are considered a toy breed, they need plenty of space to run around!
- Chussels tend to shed less than a lot of other dog breeds (but no dog breed is 100% hypoallergenic)
- Chussels can be territorial and over-protective, so owners must keep a close eye on them when introducing them to new family members or animals.
- It’s best to be on the safe side and avoid close contact between the Chussel and pet rodents, birds or reptiles as they can have strong hunting genes.
