How long does a Chihuahua Rottweiler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).

Is a Chihuahua Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler Mix

A Chihuahua Rottweiler mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Rottweiler. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 12–13 years.

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

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight40–70 lbcan be 3–135 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Chihuahua Rottweiler Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Rottweiler80–135 lb

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

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 22–27 in for the Rottweiler. 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

Moderate

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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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 Rottweiler vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Rottweiler Mix	Rottweiler
Weight	3–6 lb	40–70 lb	80–135 lb
Height	5–8 in	14–18 in	22–27 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–13 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Rottweiler Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Rottweiler Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–135 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Rottweiler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).
Does a Chihuahua Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

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