Mattie - Chihuahua and Pomeranian Dog for Adoption in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Mattie is a 6 year old, 12 lb Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix with a cotton soft coat and a big, curious personality that keeps her foster family laughing!

Quick Facts:
Name: Mattie
Breed: Chihuahua/Pomeranian Mix
Age: 6 years old
Weight: 12 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: No
Good with Dogs: Yes, select dogs
Good with Cats: Not tested, likely would not love cats
Good with Kids: Not tested, but open to a meet and greet with older, respectful children
Energy Level: Medium-High
Fence Required: No
Dog’s Location: Raleigh, NC

About Mattie’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Mattie is a Chihuahua/Pomeranian mixed breed. A Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix — often called a “Pomchi” — is typically a bright, expressive, and people oriented little dog with a fun blend of sass, sweetness, and curiosity. They tend to be alert and intelligent like a Chihuahua, with the fluffy charm and playful spark of a Pomeranian. Many Pomchi type mixes bond closely with their chosen person, enjoy being involved in whatever’s happening, and carry a confident, sometimes bold personality in a tiny body.

Their ideal home is one that offers patience, structure, and companionship, since these mixes thrive when they feel secure and included. A calmer environment with respectful, dog savvy people is best, especially because they can be cautious with strangers and may prefer a slower warm up. With the right balance of affection, boundaries, and mental engagement, a Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix becomes a deeply loyal, entertaining, and loving companion.

What to Love about Mattie:
Mattie wants to be part of everything — following you around, investigating whatever you’re doing, and rolling over for belly rubs whenever she thinks you might have a free hand! She’s playful, sometimes cuddly, and totally house trained with zero accidents since arriving. Mattie isn’t destructive and doesn’t use a crate in her foster home, choosing instead to curl up near you or retreat to one of her favorite cozy spots when she wants alone time. She does bark at the constant activity outside her foster’s floor to ceiling windows, so a quieter home or apartment with fewer street views may suit her better. She has medium to high energy, enjoys her leashed walks, and loves chasing and retrieving toys with her adorable, confident little strut.

Mattie is a sweetheart but also a girl who knows her mind. She can be suspicious of new people and needs a bit of patience before she warms up, bonding most closely with her chosen person. She showed some dominance toward another strong female dog in her foster home but has done wonderfully with her senior male Lab and her brother Pepper!

She prefers to be fed separately and will growl if another dog approaches her food. Mattie hasn’t met kids yet, but would likely do best with older children who respect boundaries, and she’d probably prefer a home without cats. She gets sad when her humans have to leave the house and may cry a little, so a family that’s home often is ideal. With her soft coat, expressive personality, and the way she makes her person feel deeply loved, Mattie is ready to bring joy, laughter, and companionship to a home that appreciates her mix of sweetness, sass, and heart!

Mattie’s Marvelous Highlights:
• Curious little sidekick — wants to be part of everything you do
• Cotton soft cuddle bug — has the softest coat and loves belly rubs
• Playful toy chaser — loves chasing toys and proudly retrieving them
• House trained pro — zero accidents since arriving and fully potty trained
• Barks at outside activity — would do best in a quieter home or apartment with fewer street views
• Selective with dog friends — great with many dogs but may challenge strong female personalities
• Suspicious of new people — bonds deeply but needs patience and slow introductions
• Sweetheart sidekick — prefers a home where someone is around more often
• Respectful when left loose — doesn’t need a crate and behaves beautifully in the house
• Medium high energy walker — enjoys leashed walks and may bark or pull when excited

Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!

The Chihuahua is a small breed famous for its confidence, loyalty, and big personality, despite its tiny size. Originating from Mexico, these dogs are known for their large, expressive eyes and alert, curious nature. Chihuahuas make excellent companions, forming strong bonds with their owners and displaying a protective nature. They come in a variety of coat colors and patterns, with both long and short coats, making them a diverse and adorable addition to any family.

The Pomeranian is a small dog breed known for its vibrant personality and fluffy coat. Originating from Pomerania in Central Europe, these dogs are intelligent, alert, and exceptionally friendly, making them excellent companions for both individuals and families. Pomeranians require regular grooming to maintain their luxurious double coat, which can come in various colors. Despite their small size, they are lively and confident, often displaying a curious nature and playful demeanor that endears them to their owners.

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