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Chihuahua Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Peterborough

There are 2 Chihuahuas looking for a new home in and around Peterborough right now, listed by Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Silver Fox Dog Rescue. Includes Chihuahua crosses.

All 2 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Peterborough, in places such as Spalding and Algarkirk. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Peterborough.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Pups, yorkie x chihuahua for adoption in Spalding

Pups

10 years • Yorkie x Chihuahua

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Silver Fox Dog Rescue

Spalding · 15 miles

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Bingo, chihuahua cross for adoption in Algarkirk

Bingo

8 years • Male • Chihuahua Cross

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Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Algarkirk · 24 miles

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Chihuahuas near Peterborough right now

2 Chihuahuas are listed in or around Peterborough today, with 2 rescues. The newest was added on 20 October 2026.

  • Silver Fox Dog Rescue at Spalding, about 15 miles away: 1 Chihuahua
  • Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away: 1 Chihuahua

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About Chihuahuas

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Breed groupToy
SizeSmall
Weight (breed standard)Up to 2.7 kg, with 1.8 to 2.7 kg preferred
ExerciseUp to 30 minutes a day
Size of homeA flat is big enough
GroomingOnce a week
CoatSmooth coat: short. Long coat: medium (both shed)
LifespanOver 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 the Mexican state where it became fashionable in the late 19th century.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Chihuahuas in Peterborough: your questions

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How many rescue Chihuahuas are available for adoption in Peterborough?

As of 8 November 2026, 2 Chihuahuas are listed for adoption in and around Peterborough on LocalPetFinder, from Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Silver Fox Dog Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Peterborough, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Peterborough have Chihuahuas right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Silver Fox Dog Rescue (at Spalding, about 15 miles away): 1 and Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 20 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Chihuahua in Peterborough?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Chihuahuas on this page are with Jerry Green Dog Rescue (1) and Silver Fox Dog Rescue (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

What is the difference between apple-head and deer-head Chihuahuas?

"Apple head" comes from the breed standard: The Royal Kennel Club asks for a well-rounded "apple dome" skull with a moderately short, slightly pointed muzzle. "Deer head" is an informal name for a longer face and does not appear in the standard. The Royal Kennel Club's Breed Watch lists an excessively short muzzle as a point of concern. For a rescue dog, head shape is a look, not a type: ask the rescue about the dog's breathing, teeth and eyes instead.

Is a Chihuahua a good dog for a flat?

It can be. The Royal Kennel Club lists a flat as a big enough home for the breed, with a small or medium garden, and up to 30 minutes of exercise a day. Whether a particular dog will settle in a flat, with neighbours and shared stairs, is something the rescue can tell you.

Are Chihuahuas good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 2 Chihuahuas listed in and around Peterborough is marked by its rescue as able to live with children today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a Chihuahua in Peterborough?

The Chihuahuas listed in and around Peterborough today are with Silver Fox Dog Rescue at Spalding, about 15 miles away (1) and Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. 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 Chihuahua puppies for sale in Peterborough?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Chihuahua on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 Chihuahuas listed in and around Peterborough today are with Silver Fox Dog Rescue at Spalding, about 15 miles away (1) and Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "chihuahua puppies for sale Peterborough", the Chihuahuas here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. 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 to a good home in Peterborough, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 Chihuahuas listed in and around Peterborough today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Silver Fox Dog Rescue at Spalding, about 15 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than 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.

Are there Chihuahua puppies for adoption in Peterborough?

Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around Peterborough is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older Chihuahuas for adoption in Peterborough?

Yes: 2 of the 2 listed in and around Peterborough are aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Chihuahua rescue near me in Peterborough?

As of 8 November 2026, the Chihuahuas listed in and around Peterborough are with Silver Fox Dog Rescue at Spalding, about 15 miles away (1) and Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (1). The nearest to Peterborough is Silver Fox Dog Rescue at Spalding, about 15 miles away. You can also see Chihuahuas across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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