How long does a Chihuahua Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Chihuahua Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer Mix

A Chihuahua Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Schnauzer. Most grow into small dogs of 7–13 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Schnauzer, a purebred dog — SchnauzerPhoto: Zorik07, 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.

Weight7–13 lbcan be 3–20 lb

Height8–11 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Schnauzer Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix7–13 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 8–11 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 12–14 in for the Schnauzer. 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.

Figures are for the Miniature Schnauzer, the size most mixes come from.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer as friendly, smart, obedient. 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 Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	3–6 lb	7–13 lb	11–20 lb
Height	5–8 in	8–11 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Chihuahua Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 7–13 pounds and 8–11 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–20 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Chihuahua Schnauzer Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer mixes

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