How long does a Chihuahua Cavalier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).

Is a Chihuahua Cavalier 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 Cavalier Mix

A Chihuahua Cavalier mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 8–12 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight8–12 lbcan be 3–18 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Cavalier Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix8–12 lb

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

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

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as affectionate, gentle, graceful. 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 Cavalier vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Cavalier Mix	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Weight	3–6 lb	8–12 lb	13–18 lb
Height	5–8 in	8–10 in	12–13 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	low
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Chihuahua Cavalier Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Cavalier Mix get?: Most grow to 8–12 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–18 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Cavalier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).
Does a Chihuahua Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier mixes

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