How long does a Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).

Is a Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?

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

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Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix

A Chihuahua Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–45 lb and live 14–16 years.

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

Belgian Malinois, a purebred dog — Belgian MalinoisPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight20–45 lbcan be 3–80 lb

Height14–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan14–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix20–45 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 14–17 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois. 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 high

The Chihuahua rates low and the Belgian Malinois high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Belgian Malinois as confident, smart, hardworking. 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 Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	3–6 lb	20–45 lb	40–80 lb
Height	5–8 in	14–17 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	14–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 20–45 pounds and 14–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–80 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Chihuahua Belgian Malinois 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 Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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