California Woman Thinks She Adopted A Chihuahua, But Is Shocked To Discover The Real Breed
It all started with a photo.
One day, a California resident named Susan was scrolling through pet adoption listings when a picture of a tiny, wide-eyed dog immediately caught her attention.
With her petite frame and sweet, expressive face, the little pup looked like a classic Chihuahua – and Susan was instantly smitten. Without a second thought, she made her way to the local animal shelter, eager to meet the dog in person.
The moment she laid eyes on her, she knew she had found her new best friend.
Susan adopted the adorable pup and brought her home, excited to start a new chapter with her furry companion.
She named her Miss Frizzle, a quirky and fun name inspired by the equally lovable character from The Magic School Bus. The name seemed to suit her perfectly – playful, curious, and full of personality.
But shortly after Miss Frizzle arrived at her new home, Susan’s roommate, Sarah, began to notice something… a little off.
The feeling of “Are we sure she’s a Chihuahua?” quickly overcame them.
While Susan had believed her new dog was a pure or mostly pure Chihuahua (as she had skimmed over the breed details at the shelter), Sarah wasn’t convinced.
The moment she saw Miss Frizzle bounding around the apartment with surprising agility, something clicked in her mind.
Sarah was convinced that there’s some Border Collie mixed in there.
Susan laughed it off at first, after all, Miss Frizzle was tiny, and Border Collies are typically medium-sized herding dogs. But as time went on, she began to notice what Sarah was seeing.
The way Miss Frizzle crouched low to the ground when playing, the intense focus in her eyes, and her endless supply of energy – all pointed to the possibility that her new pup might not be just a Chihuahua after all.
So, out of curiosity, Susan went back and took a closer look at the adoption chart from the shelter.
Sure enough, there it was in black and white: Chihuahua / Border Collie Mix. She had somehow missed it in the excitement of adopting her. Now, everything made sense.
It didn’t take long for Miss Frizzle’s unique personality and breed mix to capture the hearts of more than just Susan and Sarah.
Sarah, amused by the mistaken identity and captivated by Miss Frizzle’s antics, decided to introduce her to a wider audience on TikTok.
In her first video, she playfully teased the situation by sarcastically asking, “How can you tell she’s a Border Collie?” as the black-and-white dog shyly approached the camera.
The clip went viral.
Dog lovers across the platform chimed in with their thoughts on Miss Frizzle’s breed.
Some viewers pointed out Border Collie traits right away: the coloring, the body language, the signature “herding crouch.” Others joked about her being a completely different animal altogether.
“Hey, sorry, that is actually a Chinchilla. Hope this helps!” one user commented, clearly enjoying the fun. Whereas another one had me wheezing: “What a cutie. Bred to herd guinea pigs.”
Miss Frizzle’s fame only grew as Sarah continued posting videos of her zooming through the house, cuddling on the couch, and showing off her playful moves. Fans couldn’t get enough of her.
What made the story even more heartwarming was how quickly Miss Frizzle formed a deep bond with Sarah.
Every morning when Susan left for work, the little dog would trot straight over to Sarah’s room, looking for snuggles and companionship. It was clear that, even though Susan was her official owner, Miss Frizzle had also adopted Sarah.
The bond between them was undeniable – and completely adorable.
Whether she’s part Chihuahua, part Border Collie, or part something else entirely, one thing is certain: Miss Frizzle is one-of-a-kind.
She may have started out as a shelter dog with an uncertain mix, but she ended up becoming a beloved member of a family and a viral sensation to boot.
Her story is a reminder that sometimes, the best surprises come in small, furry packages – and that love doesn’t care about labels.
