How long does a Chihuahua Cane Corso Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).

Is a Chihuahua Cane Corso 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 Cane Corso Mix

A Chihuahua Cane Corso mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Cane Corso. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 45–60 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Cane Corso, a purebred dog — Cane CorsoPhoto: Topmoretta, 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.

Weight45–60 lbcan be 3–110 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Cane Corso Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix45–60 lb

Cane Corso88–110 lb

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

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso. 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

Moderate

The Chihuahua rates low and the Cane Corso moderate; 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 Cane Corso as affectionate, intelligent, majestic. 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 Cane Corso vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Cane Corso Mix	Cane Corso
Weight	3–6 lb	45–60 lb	88–110 lb
Height	5–8 in	14–18 in	23.5–27.5 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	9–12 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Cane Corso Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Cane Corso Mix get?: Most grow to 45–60 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–110 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Cane Corso Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).
Does a Chihuahua Cane Corso 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 Cane Corso 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 Cane Corso mixes

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