How long does a Lab Chihuahua Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Chihuahua (14–16 years).

Is a Lab Chihuahua 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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Lab Chihuahua Mix

A Lab Chihuahua mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Chihuahua. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–45 lb and live 12–14 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

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

Weight30–45 lbcan be 3–80 lb

Height13–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Lab Chihuahua Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix30–45 lb

Chihuahua3–6 lb

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

Height runs 13–16 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 5–8 in for the Chihuahua. 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 to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Low to very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Chihuahua low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. The Chihuahua as charming, graceful, sassy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Lab vs Chihuahua vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Chihuahua Mix	Chihuahua
Weight	55–80 lb	30–45 lb	3–6 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	13–16 in	5–8 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	12–14 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Lab Chihuahua Mix

How big does a Lab Chihuahua Mix get?: Most grow to 30–45 pounds and 13–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Chihuahua Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Chihuahua (14–16 years).
Does a Lab Chihuahua 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 Lab Chihuahua 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.