How long does a Chihuahua Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Chihuahua Great Dane 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 Great Dane Mix

A Chihuahua Great Dane mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 55–90 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

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

Weight55–90 lbcan be 3–175 lb

Height16–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Chihuahua Great Dane Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix55–90 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 16–20 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 28–32 in for the Great Dane. 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

Moderate

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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. 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 Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	3–6 lb	55–90 lb	110–175 lb
Height	5–8 in	16–20 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	10–13 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Great Dane Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 55–90 pounds and 16–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–175 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Chihuahua Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Great Dane 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 Great Dane mixes

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