How long does a Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–60 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Bernese Mountain Dog, a purebred dog — Bernese Mountain DogPhoto: Ganjo, 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.

Weight35–60 lbcan be 3–115 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix35–60 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog 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 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 to very high

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 Bernese Mountain Dog high; 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 Bernese Mountain Dog as good-natured, calm, strong. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	3–6 lb	35–60 lb	70–115 lb
Height	5–8 in	14–18 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	10–13 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	low to very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 35–60 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–115 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog Mix shed?: Shedding is low to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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