How long does a Chihuahua Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Chihuahua Greyhound Mix easy to train?

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

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Chihuahua Greyhound Mix

A Chihuahua Greyhound mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Greyhound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–40 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight30–40 lbcan be 3–70 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Greyhound Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix30–40 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 27–30 in for the Greyhound. 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

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

Low

The Chihuahua rates low and the Greyhound low; 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 Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. 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 Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	3–6 lb	30–40 lb	60–70 lb
Height	5–8 in	16–19 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Chihuahua Greyhound Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 30–40 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–70 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Chihuahua Greyhound Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Greyhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Greyhound mixes

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