How long does a Chihuahua Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Chihuahua Pug 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 Pug Mix

Also searched as Chug

A Chihuahua Pug mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Pug. Most grow into small dogs of 8–12 lb and live 14–16 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight8–12 lbcan be 3–18 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan14–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Pug Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix8–12 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 10–13 in for the Pug. 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

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

Trainability

Moderate

The Chihuahua rates low and the Pug moderate; 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	3–6 lb	8–12 lb	14–18 lb
Height	5–8 in	8–10 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	14–16 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Chihuahua Pug Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 8–12 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–18 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Chihuahua Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug mixes

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