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Chihuahua Papillon Mix
A Chihuahua Papillon mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Papillon. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–8 lb and live 14–16 years.
Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.
How big does a Chihuahua Papillon Mix get?
Pounds. The dark band is where most Chihuahua Papillon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.
Height runs 6–10 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 8–11 in for the Papillon.
Coat, energy and training
Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.
The Chihuahua rates low and the Papillon very high; a puppy may lean either way.
A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.
Temperament
The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. 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 Papillon vs the mix
| Trait | Chihuahua | Chihuahua Papillon Mix | Papillon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3–6 lb | 4–8 lb | 5–10 lb |
| Height | 5–8 in | 6–10 in | 8–11 in |
| Lifespan | 14–16 yr | 14–16 yr | 14–16 yr |
| Shedding | low | moderate | moderate |
| Energy | moderate | moderate | moderate |
| Group | Toy | mixed | Toy |
Questions about the Chihuahua Papillon Mix
- How big does a Chihuahua Papillon Mix get?
- Most grow to 4–8 pounds and 6–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–10 pounds.
- How long does a Chihuahua Papillon Mix live?
- A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
- Does a Chihuahua Papillon 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 Papillon 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
- Chiweenie
- Chihuahua Pomeranian Mix
- Chihuahua Pug Mix
- Chihuahua Jack Russell Mix
- Chorkie
- Chihuahua Shih Tzu Mix
- Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix
- Chihuahua Corgi Mix
- Chihuahua Great Dane Mix
- Chihuahua Poodle Mix
Other Papillon mixes
- Pomeranian Papillon Mix
- Border Collie Papillon Mix
- Dachshund Papillon Mix
- Poodle Papillon Mix
- Yorkie Papillon Mix
- Corgi Papillon Mix
- Shih Tzu Papillon Mix
- Maltese Papillon Mix
- Cavalier Papillon Mix
- Jack Russell Papillon Mix
Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.