How long does a Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix live?

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

Is a Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix easy to train?

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

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Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix

A Chihuahua Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–35 lb and live 13–14 years.

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

Basset Hound, a purebred dog — Basset HoundPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight20–35 lbcan be 3–65 lb

Height9–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix20–35 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 9–12 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound. 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

Low

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

Energy

Very low to moderate

Short daily walks usually do. Watch the weight, because low-energy dogs put it on easily.

Trainability

Low

The Chihuahua rates low and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

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

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Basset Hound as charming, patient, low-key. 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 Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	3–6 lb	20–35 lb	40–65 lb
Height	5–8 in	9–12 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Group	Toy	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 20–35 pounds and 9–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–65 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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