How long does a Chihuahua Akita Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).

Is a Chihuahua Akita Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Chihuahua Akita Mix

A Chihuahua Akita mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Akita. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–70 lb and live 12–14 years.

Chihuahua, a purebred dog — ChihuahuaPhoto: Caterinarufo, Public domain, source

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight35–70 lbcan be 3–130 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Akita Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix35–70 lb

Akita70–130 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Chihuahua Akita Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 24–28 in for the Akita. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Low to very high

The Chihuahua rates low and the Akita very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to high

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Akita as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Chihuahua vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	3–6 lb	35–70 lb	70–130 lb
Height	5–8 in	14–18 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Akita Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 35–70 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–130 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Chihuahua Akita Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Akita Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Akita mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.