How long does a Chihuahua Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Chihuahua Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Chihuahua Whippet mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Whippet. Most grow into small dogs of 14–23 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight14–23 lbcan be 3–40 lb

Height12–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Whippet Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix14–23 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 12–15 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 18–22 in for the Whippet. 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

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 Whippet low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	3–6 lb	14–23 lb	25–40 lb
Height	5–8 in	12–15 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Chihuahua Whippet Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 14–23 pounds and 12–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–40 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Chihuahua Whippet Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Chihuahua Whippet 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 Whippet mixes

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