How long does a Chihuahua Doberman Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).

Is a Chihuahua Doberman 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 Doberman Mix

A Chihuahua Doberman mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Doberman. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–55 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

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

Weight30–55 lbcan be 3–100 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Doberman Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix30–55 lb

Doberman60–100 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Chihuahua Doberman 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 24–28 in for the Doberman. 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 to high

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 to very high

The Chihuahua rates low and the Doberman very high; 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 Doberman as loyal, fearless, 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 Doberman vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Doberman Mix	Doberman
Weight	3–6 lb	30–55 lb	60–100 lb
Height	5–8 in	14–18 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Doberman Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Doberman Mix get?: Most grow to 30–55 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–100 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Doberman Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Chihuahua Doberman 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 Doberman 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 Doberman mixes

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