🌸 Meet Rhaenyra🌸 

Breed: Long Coat Chihuahua
Color/Markings: Black Fawn brindle with white markings
Weight: 12 lbs 
Age: Young Adult (Born at Salem’s Finest Chihuahuas) January 2nd, 2025
Adoption Fee: $1550.00 (Not eligible for any discounts)

Spay Requirement: Required by new owner within 120 days of adoption 
Application Required: Puppy & Dog Application

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Rhaenyra was born here at Salem’s Finest Chihuahuas and was originally intended to be part of our breeding program. Unfortunately, she did not pass all of the health testing required to continue in that role. In order to uphold the goals and integrity of our program, we have chosen to place her in a companion home, and she will be required to be spayed.

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She passed both her eye and cardiac evaluations, but she did not pass her patella evaluation. Both of her patellas are luxating. At this time, we cannot determine whether corrective surgery will ever be necessary. That decision would need to be made in consultation with a veterinary orthopedic surgeon. Before pursuing any surgical intervention, we strongly recommend obtaining a second professional opinion.

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Luxating patellas are extremely common within the Chihuahua breed, and many dogs live comfortably without surgery, while others may require treatment later in life. Because outcomes can vary, Rhaenyra is being placed as-is, with full disclosure of this condition to her new owner and without any guarantee regarding her knees.

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To best support her joint health, we recommend weight management and transitioning her to an appropriate, high-quality diet as advised by your veterinarian.

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Rhaenyra is up to date on all immunizations, comes microchipped, and is just over one year old. With understanding, proper care, and realistic expectations regarding her orthopedic status, she has the potential to be an exceptional companion in the right home.

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This includes:
✔️ Genetic health testing via Embark (clear of all breed-relevant conditions)
– Patellas: Bilaterally Luxating
– Heart: Clear of murmur
– Eyes: Certified by an ophthalmologist

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🐾 Rhaenyra's Personality & Training

Rhaenyra is a very sweet, gentle soul with a calm nature. She is:

• Pee pad trained

• Dog door trained

• Pen & crate trained

• NOT currently leash trained

She enjoys the company of other Chihuahuas, loves warm blankets and laundry, and can often be found sunbathing or digging for worms. She adores toys, chewies, water play, and is eager to please her special human. She seems to be a one person type of dog. She will bond to a woman easier than a man, although she doesn't have any issues with the men in our home. She will take time to settle in, but once settled she is a very, very affectionate girl and does seek out attention and wants to join you on the couch and bed. She gives tons of kisses. She loves to do the begging position and is treat motivated which will help! She can be easily spooked so please be cautious of her needs. She can definitely have her name changed. Her current name is inspired by one of our favorite shows-- House of Dragons. 

She may be a little shy at first in a new setting or with new people—but once she settles in, she truly blossoms into a loving little companion.

🏠 What She’s Looking For

Rhaenyra would thrive in a home:

• With other dogs (including larger breeds) or a single dog home

• That may include cats

• We are unsure how she would do with small children

• Willing to be patient while she adjusts

• Food monitoring to help her lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle

• New owner is required to have her spayed within 120 days of adoption 

Potty Training Disclaimer:
While she is potty trained here, we cannot guarantee she will be in a new environment. Like all of our rehomed adults, we recommend being open-minded and ready to reintroduce her to a new routine.

Please also read our post below on the 3-3-3 Rule—it helps outline what to expect during a dog’s transition period.

🚚 Adoption Details

• Application required and must be pre-approved

• Meet & greets available (scheduled Tuesday–Thursday during our puppy pickup dates only)

• Shipping available (at adopter’s expense; return shipping also your responsibility if rehoming doesn’t work out)

• Her name can be changed!

• Local or out of state home welcomed! 

We cannot emphasize enough: Please only apply if you are truly ready to commit. We want her next home to be her forever home.

To be considered for adoption, please submit our Puppy & Dog Application.