Adopt
Rehome
Menu Hamburger Icon

Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Escondido, California

Looking for a Chihuahua puppy or dog in Escondido, California? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Chihuahua near you.

Picture of Chihuahua

Learn More:

Adopt a Chihuahua near you Chihuahua in cities near Escondido, California Other pups in Escondido, California Search for a Chihuahua puppy or dog near you Browse Chihuahua puppies and dogs in nearby cities Browse related breeds in Escondido, California Chihuahua shelters and rescues in Escondido, California Learn more about adopting a Chihuahua puppy or dog

Adopt a Chihuahua near you in Escondido, California

These Chihuahuas are available in Escondido, California.
We'll also keep you updated on Tex's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Tex

Tex

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Tex — A Sweet Soul Ready for a Fresh Start Tex came to TLC K9 Rescue after being abandoned and left to survive without food or shelter on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. Today, this brave boy is safe, healthy, and finally learning that his painful past is behind him. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Tex is an active, healthy 3-year-old Chihuahua mix who thrives with love, attention, and gentle structure. He is kennel trained, potty trained, and does well with calm dogs and older, considerate children. Tex needs a foster or adopter who will help him continue to grow into the curious, loving companion he’s meant to be. Right now, Tex urgently needs a loving foster home. By opening your heart and home, you’ll give him the comfort, stability, and hope he deserves while we work to find his forever family. &#226&#156&#168 Fostering is incredibly rewarding, and TLC K9 Rescue covers all of Tex’s needs and medical care. Please help us help Tex get his second chance at life. Apply to foster: www.tlck9rescue.org Thank you for being the reason this precious boy gets the happy future he deserves. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 21, 2026, 3:28 pm

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Balthazar's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Balthazar

Balthazar

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: Balthazar was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on 12/25/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Balthazar is a sweet pup looking for a loving and understanding home. He has a gentle nature and may take a little time to warm up, especially when it comes to handling and restraint. With patience, positive reinforcement, and respect for his boundaries, Balthazar does best when he's allowed to build trust at his own pace. Once he feels comfortable, Balthazar has the potential to be a wonderful companion. A calm home that can offer consistency, kindness, and encouragement will help him gain confidence and feel secure. At SDHS:Balthazar has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Balthazar is now ready for his new home! Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.5625 Age: 1yrs 6mths 4wks

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Mia

Mia

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Mia! This adorable pup is the perfect blend of independent and affectionate. She absolutely loves to snuggle up next to you or curl up in your lap when you’re relaxing. Even though she’s still a puppy, she’s got a lovely, balanced energy and isn’t overly hyper, making her a delightful companion. She’s a social butterfly who adores every dog she meets and even gets along with cats! She’s also wonderful with people and loves making new friends wherever she goes. In addition to her friendly nature, she’s learned some great commands like sit, down, and drop it. She’s also become a little fetch expert who will bring her toy back and drop it for you. In short, she’s a loving, well-mannered pup who’s ready to bring joy and companionship to her forever home!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 11, 2026, 6:11 pm

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Honey Sue's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Honey Sue

Honey Sue

Chihuahua

Female, 9 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Honey Sue came to us through an unfortunate situation. She was mostly confined to indoors. Honey Sue had only known her family and never met another dog. Honey Sue has really blossomed, she is outgoing, loves her foster parents, plays outside with her friends. Her green eyes are very mischievous. She will need a little harness training. We are polishing up her potty manners. Since Honey Sue is still a puppy she will not do well left alone all day. If you have room in your heart and your family for a fun girl come and visit Honey Sue! Yards are necessary for reinforcing potty training.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Camilla & Princess's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Camilla & Princess

Camilla & Princess

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*Bonded Pair* Meet 8 pound Camilla, your perfect little Velcro dog who loves nothing more than sticking close to her person. She’s quiet, gentle, and endlessly loving — the kind of pup who fills the room with sweetness just by being in it. Camilla is very food motivated, so she thrives on small, portioned meals to help keep her weight in a healthy place. Daily walks are her absolute favorite and have been wonderful for her waistline and her spirit! She’s also been practicing taking tiny treats oh-so-gently, and she’s doing beautifully. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who wants to be by your side and love you with her whole heart, Camilla might just be your girl. 💗🐾 Meet 9 pound Princess 👑💗
This adorable terrier–chi mix lives for her walks and would thrive with someone who enjoys an active lifestyle. She’s a total snuggle bug at home, but out and about she needs a confident handler since she can be dog-reactive on walks. Princess is also known for her funny little quirk — she’s never met an open door she didn’t want to dash through! 🚪✨ With a bit of structure and awareness, she’ll do wonderfully. At the end of the day, she’s an all-around sweetheart who just wants love, exercise, and a person to call her own. 💞🐾

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Luna Lily's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Luna Lily

Luna Lily

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 7 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Luna's Story Luna came into rescue at only five weeks old — far too young to already be afraid of the world. We may never know exactly what happened in those first few weeks, but whatever it was left her cautious and unsure. Luna is the kind of pup many might pass by — quiet, shy, waiting for someone patient enough to see the sweetness behind her wary eyes. What she wants most is a gentle hand and a kind heart. Once she feels safe and you softly call her name, her whole face lights up, and her little tail begins to wag. Underneath her shyness is a tender soul just waiting for the right person to show her that the world can be kind.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow

Or, how about these Chihuahuas in cities near Escondido, California

These Chihuahuas are available for adoption close to Escondido, California.
We'll also keep you updated on Tex's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Tex

Tex

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Tex — A Sweet Soul Ready for a Fresh Start Tex came to TLC K9 Rescue after being abandoned and left to survive without food or shelter on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. Today, this brave boy is safe, healthy, and finally learning that his painful past is behind him. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Tex is an active, healthy 3-year-old Chihuahua mix who thrives with love, attention, and gentle structure. He is kennel trained, potty trained, and does well with calm dogs and older, considerate children. Tex needs a foster or adopter who will help him continue to grow into the curious, loving companion he’s meant to be. Right now, Tex urgently needs a loving foster home. By opening your heart and home, you’ll give him the comfort, stability, and hope he deserves while we work to find his forever family. &#226&#156&#168 Fostering is incredibly rewarding, and TLC K9 Rescue covers all of Tex’s needs and medical care. Please help us help Tex get his second chance at life. Apply to foster: www.tlck9rescue.org Thank you for being the reason this precious boy gets the happy future he deserves. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 21, 2026, 3:28 pm

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Balthazar's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Balthazar

Balthazar

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: Balthazar was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on 12/25/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Balthazar is a sweet pup looking for a loving and understanding home. He has a gentle nature and may take a little time to warm up, especially when it comes to handling and restraint. With patience, positive reinforcement, and respect for his boundaries, Balthazar does best when he's allowed to build trust at his own pace. Once he feels comfortable, Balthazar has the potential to be a wonderful companion. A calm home that can offer consistency, kindness, and encouragement will help him gain confidence and feel secure. At SDHS:Balthazar has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Balthazar is now ready for his new home! Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.5625 Age: 1yrs 6mths 4wks

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Mia

Mia

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Mia! This adorable pup is the perfect blend of independent and affectionate. She absolutely loves to snuggle up next to you or curl up in your lap when you’re relaxing. Even though she’s still a puppy, she’s got a lovely, balanced energy and isn’t overly hyper, making her a delightful companion. She’s a social butterfly who adores every dog she meets and even gets along with cats! She’s also wonderful with people and loves making new friends wherever she goes. In addition to her friendly nature, she’s learned some great commands like sit, down, and drop it. She’s also become a little fetch expert who will bring her toy back and drop it for you. In short, she’s a loving, well-mannered pup who’s ready to bring joy and companionship to her forever home!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 11, 2026, 6:11 pm

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Honey Sue's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Honey Sue

Honey Sue

Chihuahua

Female, 9 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Honey Sue came to us through an unfortunate situation. She was mostly confined to indoors. Honey Sue had only known her family and never met another dog. Honey Sue has really blossomed, she is outgoing, loves her foster parents, plays outside with her friends. Her green eyes are very mischievous. She will need a little harness training. We are polishing up her potty manners. Since Honey Sue is still a puppy she will not do well left alone all day. If you have room in your heart and your family for a fun girl come and visit Honey Sue! Yards are necessary for reinforcing potty training.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Camilla & Princess's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Camilla & Princess

Camilla & Princess

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*Bonded Pair* Meet 8 pound Camilla, your perfect little Velcro dog who loves nothing more than sticking close to her person. She’s quiet, gentle, and endlessly loving — the kind of pup who fills the room with sweetness just by being in it. Camilla is very food motivated, so she thrives on small, portioned meals to help keep her weight in a healthy place. Daily walks are her absolute favorite and have been wonderful for her waistline and her spirit! She’s also been practicing taking tiny treats oh-so-gently, and she’s doing beautifully. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who wants to be by your side and love you with her whole heart, Camilla might just be your girl. 💗🐾 Meet 9 pound Princess 👑💗
This adorable terrier–chi mix lives for her walks and would thrive with someone who enjoys an active lifestyle. She’s a total snuggle bug at home, but out and about she needs a confident handler since she can be dog-reactive on walks. Princess is also known for her funny little quirk — she’s never met an open door she didn’t want to dash through! 🚪✨ With a bit of structure and awareness, she’ll do wonderfully. At the end of the day, she’s an all-around sweetheart who just wants love, exercise, and a person to call her own. 💞🐾

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
We'll also keep you updated on Luna Lily's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Luna Lily

Luna Lily

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 7 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Luna's Story Luna came into rescue at only five weeks old — far too young to already be afraid of the world. We may never know exactly what happened in those first few weeks, but whatever it was left her cautious and unsure. Luna is the kind of pup many might pass by — quiet, shy, waiting for someone patient enough to see the sweetness behind her wary eyes. What she wants most is a gentle hand and a kind heart. Once she feels safe and you softly call her name, her whole face lights up, and her little tail begins to wag. Underneath her shyness is a tender soul just waiting for the right person to show her that the world can be kind.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow

These pups are in Escondido, California too!

Below are our newest added Chihuahuas available for adoption in Escondido, California. To see more adoptable Chihuahuas in Escondido, California, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Chester's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Chester

Chester

Chiweenie

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chester is a 1-year-old, 9-pound pup who came into the Calexico shelter as a stray. The shelter was overwhelming for him, so he moved into a foster home after about two weeks — and he’s been blossoming ever since. When Chester first arrived, he wasn’t used to human affection and preferred to hide. With patience, he’s learned to trust and now enjoys being close by. He still needs a calm, patient home that will give him the time and space he needs to feel safe. Chester is a sweet, curious little guy who loves the company of other dogs and even lives peacefully with two cats in his foster home. He especially thrives when he has a confident dog friend to show him the ropes — and to romp around with! One of Chester’s favorite things is going on walks. He’s also very food-motivated, which makes training fun and rewarding. He’s a smart boy who’s eager to learn once he feels comfortable. The ideal home for Chester is one that’s quiet and understanding, with a family willing to let him come out of his shell at his own pace. With love and patience, Chester will reward you with loyalty, companionship, and lots of tail wags.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow

Search for a Chihuahua puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable Chihuahua puppies and adults Chihuahua in Escondido, California.

    an arrow icon
location arrow icon Current location
  • New York, NY
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Houston, TX
  • Dallas, TX
  • Brooklyn, NY

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

    Age
    an arrow icon

Chihuahua puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Chihuahua Puppies near me Chihuahua in Carlsbad, CA Chihuahua in Chula Vista, CA Chihuahua in Coronado, CA Chihuahua in El Cajon, CA Chihuahua in Encinitas, CA Chihuahua in La Mesa, CA Chihuahua in Lemon Grove, CA Chihuahua in Murrieta, CA Chihuahua in National City, CA Chihuahua in Oceanside, CA Chihuahua in Poway, CA Chihuahua in San Diego, CA Chihuahua in San Marcos, CA Chihuahua in Santee, CA Chihuahua in Solana Beach, CA Chihuahua in Temecula, CA Chihuahua in Vista, CA

Related breeds in Escondido, California

Chinese Cresteds in Escondido, California Pomeranians in Escondido, California Xoloitzcuintlis in Escondido, California Chiweenies in Escondido, California

Chihuahua shelters & rescues in Escondido, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Chihuahua puppies in Escondido, California. Browse these Chihuahua rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

0 miles

San Diego Humane Society - Escondido Campus

3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

0 miles

TLC K9 Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

0.7 miles

Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County

San Diego, CA 92030

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

7.5 miles

Saving Shelter Pets of CA

San Marcos, CA 92069

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

12.4 miles

Wet Noses Rescue

San Diego, CA 92067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

12.5 miles

Del Mar Dog Rescue

9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #231, San Diego, CA 92129

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

13.5 miles

The Rescued Pup

foster-based rescue, Ramona, CA 92065

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

13.5 miles

Frosted Faces Foundation

1448 Pine St, Ramona, CA 92065

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

14.9 miles

Underdog Heroes

Riverside, CA 92058

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

15 miles

Baja Dog Rescue

Cardiff, CA 92007

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

If you're not seeing what you're looking for, try our shelter and rescue search. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

magnifying glass with cat and dog

Want to learn more about adopting a Chihuahua puppy or dog?

We've got all the info you need on adopting and caring for a Chihuahua puppy. Check out the links below for everything you ever wanted to know about Chihuahua puppies and adults.

Chihuahua basics

clipboard with list

Where do Chihuahuas come from? How many types of Chihuahuas are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Chihuahua.

Learn More an arrow icon