Dog
Group:
Toy
Pronunciation:
(chi-WEE-nee)
Breed Description:
The Chiweenie breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Chihuahua and one of the varieties of the Dachshund. This makes it a hybrid dog or a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Chiweenie breed of dog may combine traits of its Chihuahua and Dachshund parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Chiweenies together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Chihuahuas and Dachshunds. However, the puppies may still resemble either Chihuahuas or Dachshunds.
If you are interested in a Chiweenie breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Chihuahua and the Dachshund. There’s no way to tell exactly how the puppies will turn out or to what degree they will resemble which parent.
In the case of the Chiweenie breed of dog there can be a great variety among the dogs. The Dachshund comes in three different coat types: smooth, longhair and wirehair; as well as both standard and miniature sizes. The size and coat of a Chiweenie breed of dog will depend on what kind of Dachshund is used in the cross.
Temperament:
These dogs can be a mix of the Chihuahua and the Dachshund: energetic fireballs and sweet lapdogs. They can learn to get along well with other pets. They can be loving, affectionate and protective.
Height:
The height will depend on the variety of Dachshund used in the cross. Dogs can be up to 11 inches tall at the shoulders
Weight:
These dogs can weigh up to 11 pounds.
Exercise:
The Chiweenie breed of dog needs regular daily exercise to maintain good health.
Life Expectancy:
The lifespan of the two parent breeds is up to 15 years. The Chiweenie breed of dog may live a similar lifespan
Grooming:
Grooming for the Chipin breed of dog is usually minimal. Regular brushing is needed to keep the coat and skin in good condition. Clean the ears regularly to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
United States. More specific information is not known.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
