How long does a Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix live?

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

Is a Pit Bull Chihuahua 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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Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix

A Pit Bull Chihuahua mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Chihuahua. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–40 lb and live 13–16 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight20–40 lbcan be 3–70 lb

Height11–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix20–40 lb

Chihuahua3–6 lb

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

Height runs 11–14 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull 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.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

Moderate

The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Chihuahua low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Chihuahua vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix	Chihuahua
Weight	40–70 lb	20–40 lb	3–6 lb
Height	17–19 in	11–14 in	5–8 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix get?: Most grow to 20–40 pounds and 11–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Chihuahua (14–16 years).
Does a Pit Bull Chihuahua 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 Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Chihuahua mixes

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