The Chihuahua has always been one of America’s most beloved toy breeds. In recent decades, the beloved Chihuahua has become a popular parent breed for many mixed-breed dogs. If you really like the Chihuahua as a breed, but would like an additional something in your next family pet, we’ve broken down 35 adorable Chihuahua mix breeds that might be a good fit for your family! To learn more about each mix, click on the corresponding breed guide to take a deep dive.
Doberman Chihuahua mix (Dober Chi)
The Doberman Chihuahua mix harnesses loyalty and affectionate nature of the Doberman Pinscher and combines it with the spry, protective nature of the Chihuahua to produce a loving, protective family dog that’s perfect for families that are active and outdoorsy, but also looking for a small(er) guard dog!
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To learn more about the Doberman Chihuahua mix, read our extensive breed guide, located here.
Golden Retriever Chihuahua mix (Golden Chi)
Combining the ever-popular Golden Retriever with one of America’s most-popular toy breed dogs will produce an ever-loving, ever-loyal pup with a knack for affectionate and a moderate energy level. Read our breed to discover why the Golden Chi is among one of the most popular Chihuahua mixes out there.
To learn more about the Chihuahua Golden Retriever mix, read our in-depth breed guide, located here.
Rottweiler Chihuahua mix (Rotti Chi)
The Rottweiler and Chihuahua: an unlikely combination, but a highly sought after one, as it turns out. The loyal, affectionate Rottweiler mixed with the bouncy, spry Chihuahua creates a combination best-suited for a growing family home.
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If you think that combination of intimidating and energetic, the Rotti-Chi could be your next family pet, read our in-depth guide to the Rott-Chi here.
Border Collie Chihuahua mix (Border Chi)
If you’ve been searching for an active, energetic and affectionate mixed-breed, better suited to family life with a large property, then the Border Collie Chihuahua mix might be the perfect match!
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To learn more about the Border Chi, read our extensive breed guide here.
Great Dane Chihuahua Mix (ChiDane)
This mixed-breed dog is an unusual combination only achieved through IVF, combining the huge Great Dane with the tiny Chihuahua mix. This is a highly rare Chihuahua crossbreed, but they are steadily gaining popularity in the United States.
To learn more about the Great Dane Chihuahua mix, read our elaborate breed guide here.
Pitbull Chihuahua Mix (Pithuahua)
Developed during the 1990s or early 2000s, the powerful, athletic, fast Pitbull Chihuahua mix is a fast-growing medium-sized mixed-breed combining the contentious Pitbull with the energetic, spry Chihuahua.
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To learn more about the Chihuahua Pitbull mix, read our extensive breed guide here.
Chihuahua Corgi Mix (Chigi)
One of the most-beloved breeds out there: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi combines with everyone’s favorite yappy-type dog in this mix. The Chigi or Corgi Chihuahua mix is an active, gentle and loyal family dog that can also serve as a sort-of accidental guardian dog for your family home.
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To learn more about the Chihuahua Corgi, read our elaborate breed guide.
Miniature Schnauzer Chihuahua Mix (Chizer)
Two small, yappy-type dogs collide in this mix, as the Miniature Schnauzer mixes with the Chihuahua to create a mixed-breed pup that’s not afraid to bark! The Miniature Schnauzer Chihuahua mix will be moderately active, and be a relatively low-maintenance breed. This makes them ideal for the active elderly couple or active family unit.
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To learn more about the Chihuahua Miniature Schnauzer mix, read our in-depth breed guide here.
Husky Chihuahua mix (Husky Chi)
The Chihuahua Husky mix is sure to be a favorite among all of the Husky lovers out there! Combining the active but gentle Siberian Husky with the spunky, protective Chihuahua makes for a loving and fiercely loyal mixed-breed that’s likely to adopt many of the physical features that make the Siberian Husky such a sought-after purebred.
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To learn more about the Chihuahua Husky mix and to see if they’re the best fit for your family, read our breed guide here.
German Shepherd Chihuahua mix (German Chi or Chihuahuan shepherd)
The German Shepherd Chihuahua mix is a feisty, protective, guardian-type mixed-breed combining the ever-watchful German Shepherd with the spunky and bright Chihuahua. The German Shepherd Chihuahua mix is sure to bring love and affection to your home.
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To learn more about the German Shepherd Chihuahua mix, read our fully-informed breed guide here.
Maltese Chihuahua mix (Malchi)
The Chihuahua Maltese mix is an adorable, small-sized mixed-breed dog created by combining the Maltese, a small, fluffy pup from the island of Malta, and the revered Mexican Chihuahua. The end result is a confident, spry, active little dog that’s perfect for apartment dwellers, elderly couples or single individuals with a spring in their step and the growing family.
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To learn more about the Malchi, read our extensive deep-dive here.
Chihuahua Australian Shepherd Mix (Aussie Chi)
The Chihuahua Australian Shepherd mix is one of the more active and energetic Chihuahua mixes we’ve covered. Known for their high activity levels, sunny disposition and fearsome loyalty to their owners, as well as having a retriever-like nature thanks to the Aussie Shepherd genes, the Chihuahua Australian Shepherd is the perfect mix for anyone searching for an active, athletic breed for their family home.
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If you think the Chihuahua Australian Shepherd mix could be the right dog for you and your family, click here to read our extensive breed guide.
Pekingese Chihuahua mix (Cheeks)
The Chihuahua Pekingese mix, also known as a “Cheeks” dog is a spunky, small mixed-breed combining the Chinese Pekingese and the Mexican Chihuahua. A “Cheeks” is sure to keep you active and outdoorsy, though their pleasant and friendly demeanor makes them perfect family pets. They’re also popular among the elderly for their size and their moderate (but not too strenuous) exercise requirements.
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To learn more about the Pekingese Chihuahua mix, read our breed guide.
Basenji Chihuahua mix (Chisenji)
One of the rarer mixed-breeds on our list, the Chisenji, the Basneji Chihuahua mix is an active, spry and loyal pup with a nose for vermin and the athleticism to keep up with them too! Be sure you’re prepared to maintain an active lifestyle if you adopt or buy a Basenji Chihuahua mix.
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To learn more about the Chisenji, read our elaborate breed guide here.
Shiba Inu Chihuahua mix (Shiba Chi)
The beloved Japanese national dog, the Shiba Inu, and the confident and bold Mexican Chihuahua combine in this mix to produce a feisty, loyal and moderately active breed suitable for the growing family unit or single individual. Best-suited to a home with land, these pups require a great deal of love, care and exercise.
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To see if the Chihuahua Shiba Inu would be suitable for your family, read our breed guide here.
Poodle Chihuahua mix (Chi-Poo)
Bringing together two of the world’s most popular in different categories produces an interesting and popular Chihuahua cross. The Chihuahua Poodle mix, or Chi-Poo is a feisty and loyal mixed-breed that will maintain the tiny size of the Chihuahua, ensuring it’s suitable for almost any household, including apartment-dwellers.
To learn more about the Chihuahua Poodle mix, read our extensive breed guide here.
Pomeranian Chihuahua Mix (Pomchi)
The ever-adorable Pom-Chi is next on our list of merry mixes. By far one of the most popular Chihuahua, the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix is highly sought after by many different types of family dynamics and single individuals, including the elderly. Renowned for their gentle and loving nature, the Pom Chi is sure to be a hit with almost anyone!
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If you’re considering adopting or purchasing a Pomeranian Chihuahua, read our extensive breed guide here.
Papillon Chihuahua mix (Chion)
When royalty met a rat – no, it’s not the plot of Ratatouille, it’s the result of crossbreeding a Chihuahua with the Papillon – a distinguished, elegant French pup that’s beloved by European royalty throughout the ages. Expect a devoted companion for the elderly person, or family unit in the Chion.
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To learn more about the Papillon Chihuahua mix, read our in-depth breed guide here.
Chihuahua Boxer mix (Boxachi)
The energetic, rat-catching Boxer combines with the loyal and affectionate Chihuahua to provide you with a medium-sized pup that’s moderately active, but also built for guardianship of the family home. Heavier and larger than your average Chihuahua, with a piercing bark, this pup will become attached to you at the hip, then serve as a guardian while you sleep.
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To learn more about the eccentric Boxachi, read our breed guide here.
Cocker Spaniel Chihuahua mix (Chi-Spaniel)
The much-loved Cocker Spaniel and enthusiastic Chihuahua combine in this mixture to give us a perfect family pet, capable of being active and outdoorsy (though not overly so) and also a loving, devoted lap dog.
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To learn more about the Cocker Chi, read our elaborate breed guide here.
Chihuahua Pug mix (Chug)
The tiny and temperamental Chug is next on our list, combining the beloved Pug with the spry and spunky Chihuahua produces an adorable mixture! Such is the cuteness of the Chihuahua Pug mix that your growing family may find them hard to resist.
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To learn more about the Chug, including their history, temperament, activity levels and so on, click here.
Beagle Chihuahua mix (Cheagle)
Combining the prey/hunting instinct of the Beagle with the animated, hyperactive Chihuahua and you’ll likely get an extremely active and outdoorsy dog. The “Cheagle” or Chihuahua Beagle mix is perfect for the huntsman looking for a hunting companion, or a growing family looking for a dog to keep them active.
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To learn more, read our in-depth breed guide to the Chihuahua Beagle mix here.
Cairn Terrier Chihuahua mix (Toxirn)
This elegant, even-tempered pup has the body and soul of an older dog, with the activity levels of a younger one! The “Toxirn” or Cairn Terrier Chihuahua mix is the perfect companion for almost anyone – a growing family, a single individual looking for an easygoing companion, or a retired couple looking for something to keep them active.
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To learn more about the Cairn Terrier Chihuahua mix, read our information-packed breed guide here.
French Bulldog Chihuahua mix (French Bullhuahua)
Short and stout is probably the best way to describe the Chihuahua French Bulldog mix. This tenacious little dog will be afraid of nothing and will likely inherit a strong terrier instinct that could prove difficult if you have smaller pets. Expect a little goofiness and sass from the French Bullhuahua and be prepared to be stern and firm in training.
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To learn more about the Chihuahua French Bulldog mix, read our deep-dive breed guide here.
Labrador Retriever Chihuahua mix (Labra Chi or chihuahua lab mix)
Combining everyone’s favorite medium-sized dog (the Labrador Retriever) with everyone’s favorite little dog (the Chihuahua) is sure to raise a few eyebrows. In this case, the Lab’s happy-go-lucky, affectionate temperament balances the hyperactivity of the Chihuahua rather well. Expect a dog that’ll find it difficult to leave your side.
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To learn more about the Chihuahua Labrador Retriever mix, read our in-depth guide here.
Dalmatian Chihuahua mix (Chimatian)
The cheerful, happy-go-lucky, loyal Chimatian is a combination of the guardian dog/firehouse mascot Dalmatian and the small, affectionate and equally protective Chihuahua. Not a cross you’ll often find, the Chihuahua Dalmatian has stringent exercise requirements that are far better suited to a family home with plenty of land, or an active apartment-dweller with easy access to an off-leash dog park.
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To find out more about the Chimatian (Dalmatian Chihuahua mix), read our breed guide, located here.
Shih Tzu Chihuahua mix (Shi-Chi)
What happens when you cross the hyperactive and accidentally-protective Chihuahua with the rather meek, mild-mannered, loving Shih Tzu? You get a Chi-Shih. The Chihuahua Shih Tzu mix is one of the more popular Chihuahua toy mixes out there.
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Find out if the Chi-Shih could be the right mixed-breed pup for your family by reading our breed guide here.
Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua mix (Chipin)
The Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua mix combines two pups that are temperamentally similar to each other. They’re both active, affectionate pups with one foot in your heart and home and the other out the door on their next adventure. Bold, intelligent and rigorous runners, the Mini Pin Chi is sure to find a home among active singles or active family units.
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To learn more about the Mini Pinscher Chihuahua mix, read our extensive breed guide here.
Rat Terrier Chihuahua mix (Ratcha)
Similar in size to the Toy Fox Terrier, the Rat Terrier Chihuahua mix is another high-octane Chihuahua crossbreed, built for activity with an abundance of energy. Best suited for the active single individual or active couple, the “Ratcha” could be your next family pet.
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To learn more about the Rat Terrier Chihuahua mix, read our deep-dive breed guide here.
Chihuahua Dachshund mix (Chiweenie)
The affectionate and loyal Dachshund is combined with the spry, accidental guardian Chihuahua in this combination, producing a dutiful, moderately active companion pet. Perfect for the growing family, or active retired couple, the “Chiweenie” is fast becoming a popular Dachshund cross.
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To learn more about the Chiweenie, read our extensive breed guide here.
Jack Russell Terrier Chihuahua mix (Jack Chi)
The Jack Russell Terrier Chihuahua mix, otherwise known as the “Jack Chi” could be the burst of energy your family has been looking for! This hyperactive breed inherits it’s terrier nature from the Jack Russell and it’s loyal and affectionate demeanor from the Chihuahua. Not suitable for those with smaller pets, the Jack Russell Chihuahua mix is fast becoming one of the more popular toy breed combinations among mixed dog breeders.
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To learn more about the Jack Russell Chihuahua mix, read our extensive breed guide here.
Chihuahua Boston Terrier mix (BoChi)
The Boston Terrier Chihuahua mix is renowned for it’s gentle disposition and loving, loyal nature. While not exactly a go-get-em mixed-breed, the Boston Terrier Chihuahua is perfect for those seeking a relatively low-energy, affectionate breed that blends well with many different family dynamics.
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To learn more about the Boston Terrier Chihuahua mix, read our breed break-down, located here.
Yorkshire Terrier Chihuahua mix (Chorkie)
The Chihuahua Yorkshire Terrier mix is a small, spry mixed-breed combining the Mexican Chihuahua and the British Yorkshire Terrier. Renowned for being an active and loyal companion, the beloved Chorkie will find a place among many different family dynamics – and are particularly well-suited to become companions of active, elderly couples.
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To learn more about the Chihuahua Yorkshire Terrier mix, read our extensive breed guide here.
Italian Greyhound Chihuahua mix (Italian Greyhuahua)
The stout, muscular and athletic Chihuahua Italian Greyhound mix, otherwise known as the Italian Greyhuahua is one the rarest mixed-breeds you’re likely to find. Not only are Italian Greyhounds rare in the United States, but the size difference means breeders of the Chihuahua Italian Greyhound have to resort to IVF treatments to produce this mix, which can be cost-prohibitive for many.
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However, for those who are searching for a run-and-gun mixed-breed pup, the Italian Greyhuahua may be exactly what you’ve been searching for! To learn more, read our elaborate breed guide here.
Toy Fox Terrier Chihuahua mix (Taco Terrier)
The Chihuahua Toy Fox Terrier, otherwise known as the “Taco Terrier” is a tenacious, spry and hyperactive Chihuahua mix created by combining the Chihuahua with the Toy Fox Terrier – a smaller version of the Fox Terrier, a popular English hunting breed from the 19th century.
The Chihuahua Toy Fox Terrier is best suited for active single individuals or active family units, preferably with plenty of land for the Taco Terrier to run in, or easy access to an off-leash dog park.
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If you’re considering adopting or purchasing a Chihuahua Toy Fox Terrier mix, consider reading our extensive breed guide, located here.
FAQs
Chihuahua mixes are definitely becoming more common! Depending on whether you’re looking to adopt or purchase, you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding the mixed-breed Chi that you’re looking for.
The average cost of a Chihuahua mix is generally around $500 – $800. While we highly encourage you to consider adopting a Chihuahua mix before going down the purchasing route, we understand that this isn’t always possible nor desirable.
The average lifespan of a Chihuahua is between 12 and 20 years, many of the other dog breeds that we’ve covered introduce variables into the mixture that could shorten that lifespan by a few years – propensity of certain illnesses, etc – this means that most Chihuahua mixes will likely live between 12 and 15 years.