How long does a Chihuahua Border Collie Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).

Is a Chihuahua Border Collie Mix easy to train?

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

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Chihuahua Border Collie Mix

A Chihuahua Border Collie mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Border Collie. Most grow into small dogs of 15–30 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight15–30 lbcan be 3–55 lb

Height12–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Border Collie Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix15–30 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

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

Height runs 12–15 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 18–22 in for the Border Collie. 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

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 to very high

The Chihuahua rates low and the Border Collie very 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 Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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 Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Border Collie Mix	Border Collie
Weight	3–6 lb	15–30 lb	30–55 lb
Height	5–8 in	12–15 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Chihuahua Border Collie Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Border Collie Mix get?: Most grow to 15–30 pounds and 12–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–55 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Border Collie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Chihuahua Border Collie 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 Border Collie Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Border Collie mixes

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