How long does a Chihuahua Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Chihuahua Catahoula 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 Catahoula Mix

A Chihuahua Catahoula mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–50 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog, a purebred dog — Catahoula Leopard DogPhoto: Bugaflee, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight25–50 lbcan be 3–95 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Catahoula Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix25–50 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog. 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 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog as loyal, independent, watchful. 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 Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	3–6 lb	25–50 lb	50–95 lb
Height	5–8 in	14–16 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–15 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	not rated
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Chihuahua Catahoula Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 25–50 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–95 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Chihuahua Catahoula 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 Catahoula 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 Catahoula mixes

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