How long does a Chihuahua Corgi Mix live?

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

Is a Chihuahua Corgi 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 Corgi Mix

A Chihuahua Corgi mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Corgi. Most grow into small dogs of 14–18 lb and live 13–14 years.

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

Corgi, a purebred dog — CorgiPhoto: Dog breed facts, 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.

Weight14–18 lbcan be 3–30 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Corgi Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix14–18 lb

Corgi24–30 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Chihuahua Corgi 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 10–12 in for the Corgi. 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.

Figures are for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the more common corgi.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

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 Corgi moderate; 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 Corgi as affectionate, smart, alert. 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 Corgi vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Corgi Mix	Corgi
Weight	3–6 lb	14–18 lb	24–30 lb
Height	5–8 in	8–10 in	10–12 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Chihuahua Corgi Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Corgi Mix get?: Most grow to 14–18 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–30 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Corgi Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Corgi (12–13 years).
Does a Chihuahua Corgi Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Corgi 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 Corgi mixes

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