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Tex

Chihuahua · Male · Young · 3 years

Our Tex is a 3 year old male Chihuahua looking for a ranch to call home. This little guy is very friendly and loves attention but can come across as uninterested with new people while he gets used to them, but once comfortable he’s playful, sometimes cheeky and at the end of a long day likes to snuggle his human. Tex enjoys moseying about and sniffing around on walks but can be vocally reactive to other dogs so would benefit being exercised away from them unless his new owner is prepared to work on reactivity at distance with him. He’s an intelligent boy and wants to learn, especially if there are teeny tiny treats on offer. He is already nailing sit, down etc, so this could become a nice activity for both dog and owner. However, having small legs Tex doesn’t need big long walks, 1 or 2 short walks and time exploring a large garden would be fine for him, making him a nice companion dog for somebody less mobile. Although he’s happy trotting around his surroundings doing his own thing, he can get anxious if left on his own for too long so would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time. Tex is an adorable boy and would make someone who understands small breeds a lovely companion. If you are interested in offering Tex a home, please click below… "*" indicates required fields Here’s where we ask more questions about you, your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a dog. You'll hear from us only if you're a match for the pet you've applied for.

Size
Tiny
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Bristol
Shelter
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Living with Tex
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Bristol Animal Rescue Centre · BristolLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Tex home

What you'll need for Tex in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Tex

What life with Tex looks like

Tex is a very small young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Bristol, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tex, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tex?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bristol Animal Rescue Centre handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tex if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Bristol Animal Rescue Centre will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Tex already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Tex isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Bristol Animal Rescue Centre early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tex and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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