🌸 Meet Valenteena 🌸

Breed: Smooth Coat Chihuahua
Color/Markings: Chocolate & Tan Harlequin Merle, spotted on white
Weight: ~9.0 lbs  (she has put on some weight after her spay)
Age: Young Adult (Born at Salem’s Finest Chihuahuas) January 20th, 2023
Adoption Fee: $1500.00 (Not eligible for any discounts)  
Application Required: Puppy & Dog Application

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Valenteena was born here at SFC and has had two litters for us. Unfortunately, both of her litters resulted in birth defects within the pups. We have chosen to have her placed in a pet home and she is not available to be bred or produce further litters. She was recently spayed and had a dental cleaning.

She is the sweetest most affectionate dog. She loves to burrow in bed with you and be held close. She is a little barky with larger dogs near her but does very well with other Chihuahuas. She will do good in a home with other Chihuahuas preferably but not required. She is up to date on all of her core vaccinations, including Rabies, and has been fully health tested—just like our breeding dogs. Her microchip is ready for transfer to a new home. 

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

You can verify her health clearances on the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) database.

🐾 Valenteena's Personality & Training

Valenteena 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

• Mild motion sickness in cars 

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 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

Valenteena would thrive in a home:

• With or without other dogs (including larger breeds)

• That may include small children or cats

• Willing to be patient while she adjusts

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

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.