How long does a Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix live?

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

Is a Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix

A Chihuahua Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into small dogs of 10–14 lb and live 14–16 years.

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

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

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

Weight10–14 lbcan be 3–23 lb

Height9–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan14–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix10–14 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

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

Height runs 9–12 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu. 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

Low

The Chihuahua rates low and the Shiba Inu low; 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 Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. 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 Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	3–6 lb	10–14 lb	17–23 lb
Height	5–8 in	9–12 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	14–16 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 10–14 pounds and 9–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–23 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 14–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Chihuahua Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Shiba Inu mixes

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