How long does a Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Chihuahua Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier Mix

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

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

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: 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.

Weight8–16 lbcan be 3–25 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix8–16 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier. 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

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

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Low to very high

The Chihuahua rates low and the Boston Terrier very 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 Boston Terrier as friendly, bright, amusing. 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 Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	3–6 lb	8–16 lb	12–25 lb
Height	5–8 in	10–12 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 8–16 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–25 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier mixes

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