How long does a Chihuahua Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a Chihuahua Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Chihuahua Pointer mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 3–70 lb

Height13–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Pointer Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix25–40 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 13–16 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer. 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 German Shorthaired Pointer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	3–6 lb	25–40 lb	45–70 lb
Height	5–8 in	13–16 in	21–25 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	Sporting

Questions about the Chihuahua Pointer Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 13–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–70 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Chihuahua Pointer 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 Pointer 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 Pointer mixes

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