How long does a Chihuahua Boxer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).

Is a Chihuahua Boxer 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 Boxer Mix

A Chihuahua Boxer mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Boxer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, 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.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 3–80 lb

Height13–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Boxer Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Boxer50–80 lb

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

Height runs 13–16 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 21.5–25 in for the Boxer. 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

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 Boxer 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 Boxer as bright, fun-loving, active. 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 Boxer vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Boxer Mix	Boxer
Weight	3–6 lb	25–45 lb	50–80 lb
Height	5–8 in	13–16 in	21.5–25 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Boxer Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Boxer Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 13–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–80 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Boxer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).
Does a Chihuahua Boxer 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 Boxer 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 Boxer mixes

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