How long does a Chihuahua French Bulldog Mix live?

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

Is a Chihuahua French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog Mix

A Chihuahua French Bulldog mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a French Bulldog. Most grow into small dogs of 10–17 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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.

Weight10–17 lbcan be 3–28 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua French Bulldog Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix10–17 lb

French Bulldog16–28 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Chihuahua French Bulldog 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 11–13 in for the French Bulldog. 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

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The Chihuahua rates low and the French Bulldog moderate; 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 French Bulldog as adaptable, playful, smart. 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 French Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua French Bulldog Mix	French Bulldog
Weight	3–6 lb	10–17 lb	16–28 lb
Height	5–8 in	8–10 in	11–13 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	low
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Chihuahua French Bulldog Mix

How big does a Chihuahua French Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 10–17 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–28 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua French Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the French Bulldog (10–12 years).
Does a Chihuahua French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog mixes

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