NEWRescue Chihuahuas for adoption and rehoming in Manchester
No Chihuahuas are listed for adoption or rehoming in Manchester right now.
No Chihuahuas in Manchester right now
Rescues list new dogs all the time, so please check back. In the meantime, there is 1 Chihuahua with rescues nearby, shown below.
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Also near Manchester
Chihuahuas with rescues outside Manchester, within about 25 miles. Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of Manchester.
NEWAbout Chihuahuas
| Breed group | Toy |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Exercise | Up to 30 minutes a day |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Smooth coat: short. Long coat: medium (both shed) |
| Lifespan | Over 12 years |
What Chihuahuas are like to live with
The Royal Kennel Club calls the Chihuahua "the smallest breed in the world" and sums it up as a "huge personality in a tiny frame". It describes the breed as "bold and saucy in temperament" and "outgoing and confident". The breed takes its name from a Mexican state.
That is the breed in general. A rescue Chihuahua is an individual, and many are crosses. The rescue knows how this dog behaves at home, on the lead and with visitors, so ask them.
Size and exercise
The Royal Kennel Club lists the Chihuahua as needing up to 30 minutes of exercise a day. It says a flat can be big enough, with a small or medium garden, in town or country.
Grooming
There are two varieties, the smooth coat and the long coat, which The Royal Kennel Club says share the same physical attributes apart from coat type. The smooth coat is short and the long coat is medium length. Both shed and need grooming about once a week.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club asks Chihuahua breeders to have eyes tested and to have dogs' breathing graded for BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome). It lists the lifespan as over 12 years.
A rescue dog's parents were rarely health tested, so ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had and whether any condition is known. Your own vet is the right person to advise on anything you notice later.
Children, cats and other dogs
Whether a particular Chihuahua can live with children, cats or other dogs depends on the dog, not the breed. Go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile.
Sources (checked 29 September 2026)
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
Chihuahuas in Manchester: your questions
How many rescue Chihuahuas are available for adoption in Manchester?
As of 30 September 2026, no Chihuahuas are listed for adoption in Manchester on LocalPetFinder. There is 1 Chihuahua with rescues within 25 miles, shown under "Also near Manchester". Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.
How much exercise does a Chihuahua need?
Up to 30 minutes a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists a flat as a big enough home for the breed, with a small or medium garden. Ask the rescue about this dog, as age and health make a difference.
How much does it cost to adopt a Chihuahua in Manchester?
Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
Are there Chihuahuas for sale in Manchester?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Chihuahua on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £230 for an adult dog and Dogs Trust £300. The fee goes towards the vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Can I get a free Chihuahua in Manchester, or one under £500?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to good home" is a private advert, not a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.
Is there a Chihuahua rescue near me in Manchester?
This page lists every Chihuahua with the rescues we list in Manchester and the places within it. Because there are only a few here, we also show Chihuahuas from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Manchester", each with its town and distance. You can also see Chihuahuas across Greater Manchester. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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