How long does a Chihuahua Blue Heeler Mix live?

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

Is a Chihuahua Blue Heeler 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 Blue Heeler Mix

A Chihuahua Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight20–30 lbcan be 3–50 lb

Height11–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Blue Heeler Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix20–30 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 11–14 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler. 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 high

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

Energy

Moderate to very 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

The Chihuahua rates low and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. 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 Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	3–6 lb	20–30 lb	35–50 lb
Height	5–8 in	11–14 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Chihuahua Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 11–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–50 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Chihuahua Blue Heeler Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Blue Heeler 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 Blue Heeler mixes

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