How long does a Chiweenie live?

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

Is a Chiweenie easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Chiweenie

Also searched as Chihuahua Dachshund Mix

The Chiweenie is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 6–8 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, 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.

Weight6–8 lbcan be 3–11 lb

Height5–7 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Chiweenie get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix6–8 lb

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

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

Height runs 5–7 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 5–6 in for the Miniature Dachshund.

Size figures assume a Miniature Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Chihuahua. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

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

Moderate

The Chihuahua rates low and the Dachshund 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 Dachshund as friendly, curious, spunky. 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 Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chiweenie	Miniature Dachshund
Weight	3–6 lb	6–8 lb	8–11 lb
Height	5–8 in	5–7 in	5–6 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Chiweenie

How big does a Chiweenie get?: Most grow to 6–8 pounds and 5–7 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–11 pounds.
How long does a Chiweenie live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a Chiweenie shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chiweenie 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 Dachshund mixes

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