How long does a Chihuahua Poodle Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).

Is a Chihuahua Poodle 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 Poodle Mix

A Chihuahua Poodle mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Poodle. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–6 lb and live 12–17 years.

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

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

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

Weight4–6 lbcan be 3–6 lb

Height6–9 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–17 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Poodle Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix4–6 lb

Toy Poodle4–6 lb

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

Height runs 6–9 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 8–10 in for the Toy Poodle.

Size figures assume a Toy Poodle parent, the size closest to the Chihuahua. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Low to very high

The Chihuahua rates low and the Poodle very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Poodle as agile, intelligent, self-confident. 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 Poodle vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Poodle Mix	Toy Poodle
Weight	3–6 lb	4–6 lb	4–6 lb
Height	5–8 in	6–9 in	8–10 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–17 yr	10–18 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Chihuahua Poodle Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Poodle Mix get?: Most grow to 4–6 pounds and 6–9 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–6 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Poodle Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).
Does a Chihuahua Poodle Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Chihuahua Poodle 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 Poodle mixes

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