Ideally, they should eat dog food formulated for small breeds with high energy. Overfeeding Chiweenies can cause them excessive weight gain. Because both their parent breeds are prone to dental issues, make daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings part of their overall grooming regimen. These tiny dogs tend to be sensitive to colder temperatures and will happily wear sweaters and coats to stay warm. A weekly brushing and occasional baths should suffice. Because of Chiweenies' small size, be sure to closely supervise their interactions with small children, as rambunctious kids could accidentally hurt a tiny dog. They may get along better with cats or other small dogs than with larger dogs. They tend to be best suited as only pets for singles, couples or small families with older children. Thanks to their small size, Chiweenies make great apartment dogs, though their barking might not win you any points with your neighbors. With patience, a calm but firm regimen and consistency, you can train Chiweenies quite successfully.
While this can make them difficult to housetrain, their intelligence and eagerness to please can outweigh their stubbornness. If you're not looking for a guard dog, though, early socialization and training can help curb a Chiweenie's barking.Ĭhihuahuas and dachshunds share a stubborn streak, which Chiweenies possess in spades. If you're looking for a good watchdog to alert you to potential trouble, Chiweenies are definitely up to the task: They have a tendency toward excessive, high-pitched barking, and some people consider them to be yappy dogs.
But more often than not, Chiweenies show no interest in hunting. Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt rodents and have a strong prey drive that might pass on to some Chiweenies. While Chiweenies have a lot of energy, their small size means their exercise needs can be met by half an hour or so of walking combined with play sessions throughout the day. They tend to develop a strong bond with and an intense loyalty to one person, but they can also get along well with other family members. Charming and playful, these dogs love attention. Personality:Ĭhiweenies possess boundless levels of confidence and spunk - traits they inherit from both parents. The face and muzzle are typically longer and narrower than that of a Chihuahua but shorter than that of a dachshund. The ears may be large, upright and triangular like those of a Chihuahua, or long and floppy like a dachshund - or they may be a combination of both. It's also possible for a Chiweenie to be a mix of colors.Ī Chiweenie's body is typically shorter and sturdier than that of a dachshund and their tail is usually long and narrow. Their most common coat colors are solid fawn, brown, black and white. A Chiweenie's coloring is also like that of its parent breeds. While typically short-coated, both Chihuahuas and dachshunds can be long-haired, as can Chiweenies. According to DogTime, adults weigh anywhere from 5 to 12 pounds and measure from 6 to 10 inches at the shoulder - though your own pooch may be smaller or larger. Like their parent breeds, Chiweenies tend to be small.
This is primarily because F1 mixes tend to be the healthiest, says .Īs a relatively new breed, no standards exist for a Chiweenie's size and appearance. Reputable breeders avoid generational crossbreeding, whether by breeding Chiweenies with either of the F1 breeds or by breeding them with other Chiweenies. They're the product of breeding a first-generation, or F1, purebred Chihuahua with an F1 purebred dachshund. The Chiweenie is an energetic, loyal and playful pooch with a spunky attitude and a zest for life.Ĭhiweenies are hybrid dogs known as designer breeds.
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