How long does a Chihuahua Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Chihuahua Bichon Mix easy to train?

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

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Chihuahua Bichon Mix

A Chihuahua Bichon mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 8–12 lb and live 14–16 years.

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

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

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

Weight8–12 lbcan be 3–18 lb

Height7–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan14–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Bichon Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix8–12 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

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

Height runs 7–10 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise. 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

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The Chihuahua rates low and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. 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 Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	3–6 lb	8–12 lb	12–18 lb
Height	5–8 in	7–10 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	14–16 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Chihuahua Bichon Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Bichon Mix get?: Most grow to 8–12 pounds and 7–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–18 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Bichon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a Chihuahua Bichon Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Chihuahua Bichon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Bichon mixes

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