A General Appearance of the Dog

The Chiweenie is a combination of Chihuahua and Dachshund breeds. Which traits come from which breed will vary from one dog to another. While it may appear closer to one breed, it may behave more like the other breed. Look up both breeds to get a better idea of what to expect.

A distinguishing characteristic of Chiweenies is that most have the Chihuahua’s large, pointed ears which they can control to be up, out, back, or down. Their ears can be as big as their bodies! Most have the long body and short legs of the Dachshund.

Chiweenies can be good dogs for apartment dwellers who are able to take them for frequent, short walks. They tend to be yappy, so must be taught to be quiet on command. They are loving and loyal, but prefer a household with one or two adults rather than a family with children. They do not tolerate cold or hot weather, so need very short times outdoors in extreme weather. In cold weather they need a coat or sweater and in hot and sunny weather they need sunscreen on their noses, ears, and other exposed or light-colored areas.

Coat

Many Chiweenies have a short coat which is easy to groom weekly, but if a parent was a long-haired Chihuahua or Dachshund, they may have long hair. The short-haired Chiweenies are fairly hypoallergenic. The coat can be brown, red, black, white, or a combination.

Weight:

5 - 12 pounds (weight depends on whether the Dashschund was a miniature or standard)

Height:

6 – 10 inches (height depends on whether the Dashschund was a miniature or standard)

Litter Size:

2 – 6 puppies