40+ Chihuahua Mix Breeds That You Should Know About

Chihuahua hybrids are a lively and interesting group of hybrid dogs that combine the feisty personality of the Chihuahua with another breed.

From their physical features to their personalities and the level of care they require, these hybrids have a variety of traits that make them well-suited for different types of dog owners.

Popular Chihuahua Mix Breeds

Here are the most popular Chihuahua crossbreeds and their personalities.

1. Pomchi (Chihuahua + Pomeranian)

Pomchis are a combination of two high-energy small dogs, resulting in a go-lucky, friendly, and affectionate hybrid dog.

The hybrid is soft-coated and fluffy and normally has the coat of a Pomeranian but the face of a Chihuahua. Pomchis are sensitive, intelligent, and extremely talkative dogs with great individual personalities.

They make perfect pets for individuals who want to own a pet that will stay with them. Pomchis need daily grooming and early socialization to ensure they become well-behaved dogs.

2. Chorkie (Yorkie + Chihuahua)

The Chorkie is an affectionate and loyal crossbreed of a Yorkshire Terrier and a Chihuahua. The combination is usually small but fearless, sometimes with a bold personality. The coat is smooth as a Yorkie or wiry as a Chihuahua.

Chorkies love to be in an environment pampered with attention and intellectual stimulation. Due to their very small size, they are apartment-perfect but prone to barking.

3. Rat-Cha (Rat Terrier + Chihuahua)

A blend of alertness and agility, the Rat-Cha combines the sporting temperament of the Rat Terrier with the lively temperament of the Chihuahua.

These smart dogs are easy to train and are fantastic at agility training. They have short, low-maintenance coats, are energetic, and need plenty of exercise. Due to their alert nature, they make good watchdogs.

4. Shi-Chi (Chihuahua + Shih Tzu)

The Shi-Chi is a friendly, affectionate blend of the loyalty of the Chihuahua and the people orientation of the Shih Tzu. It is smooth and silky-coated and must be brushed regularly.

Shi-Chis are friendly and easygoing and make wonderful pets for families and retired couples. They enjoy playtime but are also content to stay as lap dogs and be the center of attention.

5. Chi-Poo (Chihuahua + Poodle)

Low-allergenic, smart Chi-Poo crossbreeds the confidence of the Chihuahua with the intelligence of the poodle. They have curly or wavy hair and are a great choice for people with dog allergies.

Chi-Poos are beautiful, easy-to-train dogs who love people. Daily grooming and mental stimulation are critical to avoid boredom.

6. Jack Chi (Jack Russell Terrier + Chihuahua)

Because both extremely high-energy dogs are being bred together, Jack Chi is also an energetic and active breed.

The athleticism of the Jack Russell Terrier, combined with their prey drive, is carried over into the compactness of the Chihuahua. Jack Chis requires extreme exercise and playtime, so active owners are a requirement.

Their short, low-maintenance coat does not prevent them from being mischievous since their lively temperaments must be worked on a lot.

7. Chug (Chihuahua + Pug)

A sweet and cuddly cross, the Chug combines the Pug’s playfulness and the Chihuahua’s spunkiness. It is tiny in stature but compact, with low-shedding, short hair.

It is sweet and loving and requires attention, and it is a great companion for singles and families. However, due to its Pug heritage, it can have breathing issues, so keeping its weight in check is important.

8. Chiweenie (Chihuahua + Dachshund)

The Chiweenie is a feisty and loving cross with a long body and short legs due to the influence of the Dachshund. They are hard to train and tend to show a bold and stubborn personality.

With little but large attitudes, Chiweenies must be trained early to avoid incessant barking. Their smooth or slightly longer and wavy coat.

9. Cheagle (Beagle + Chihuahua)

The Cheagle is a friendly, high-energy cross with a confident Chihuahua personality and a sensitive Beagle nose. Cheagles enjoy listening to themselves bark and going out.

Cheagles are medium-high energy and love interactive walks and play such as fetch play. They have short, easy coats, but their high prey drive requires leash training.

10. Malchi (Maltese + Chihuahua)

A soft and loving companion, the Malchi is a hybrid that combines the Maltese silky smooth coat with the Chihuahua attitude. Malchis are excellent lap companions and human companions.

They need regular grooming to maintain their coat in peak condition and can be susceptible to separation anxiety from time to time, so they are best suited to families who will give them lots of attention for all eternity.

11. Chion (Papillon + Chihuahua)

A high-quality, high-strung cross with the butterfly-eared Papillon is small but hot and will usually strongly bond with the owner.

Smart and trainable, they are also wary of strangers, and early socialization is essential. The coat length should be silky and require daily brushing.

12. Chipin (Chihuahua + Miniature Pinscher)

This smart and feisty hybrid is said to be very energetic and stubborn. Chipins have a smooth, short coat and lean, muscular body.

They are dominant and pack-protective, making them great watchdogs. Chipins need firm training and plenty of exercise to prevent boredom.

13. Boston Huahua (Chihuahua + Boston Terrier)

The Boston Huahua is a feisty, loving cross between the Chihuahua’s playfulness and the Boston Terrier’s grumpiness.

It possesses a strong, athletic build and a simple-to-maintain coat that sheds less. Boston Huahuas love to be part of a pack but can get stubborn sometimes and require regular training.

14. Italian Greyhuahua (Chihuahua + Italian Greyhound)

It is a high-brow cross that joins the Italian Greyhound’s lean, athletic build with the Chihuahua spunk. Italian greyhuahuas are lovely and energetic and need lots of exercise to stay content.

They are nice, become intensely attached to people, and desire cuddling and consolation. Italian Greyhuahuas have short, simple coats but dislike cold temperatures.

15. Cheeks (Pekingese + Chihuahua)

A mysterious and majestic cross, the Cheeks dog inherits the Pekingese’s renowned lion-like mane and the Chihuahua’s masks. The breed is reserved but extremely loyal to its masters.

Early training and frequent grooming are advised to minimize obstinacy. They are tiny but extremely demanding in temperament and can be very protective.

16. French Bullhuahua (French Bulldog x Chihuahua)

The French Bullhuahua is a great hybrid of the Chihuahua and the French Bulldog. The breed takes the French Bulldog’s tenacity but the Chihuahua’s smallness.

French Bullhuahua dogs make great companions, great families, and solo companions. They are stubborn but can be easily trained using reward training. French Bullhuahua dogs are short-haired and require minimal grooming but extra covering in winter.

17. Chizer (Schnauzer + Chihuahua)

The Chizer is a mix of the feisty Chihuahua and the smart Schnauzer. These dogs will be super energetic, smart, and perceptive.

Their coat will depend on the Schnauzer’s parent and need moderate grooming. Chizers make excellent watchdogs and adore active families where they receive lots of exercise and mental stimulation.

18. Chi-Spaniel (Spaniel + Chihuahua)

A Chi-Spaniel is an affectionate and friendly cross between a Spaniel, often the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and a Chihuahua.

Like the spaniel, it is sociable and friendly, making great family pets. It is a moderate to low-energy play and cuddle companion. If it has a long coat, it needs daily brushing to prevent tangles.

19. Taco Terrier (Fox Terrier + Chihuahua)

Taco Terrier is a Fox Terrier-Chihuahua cross and provides an energetic and lively dog. They are extremely high-energy and playful friends and, thus, the ultimate companions for thrill-seekers.

The Taco Terriers are as intelligent and watchful as they are good watchdog pets, too. They are low-maintenance groomers with short coats but need to be provided with a daily high-energy workout.

20. Toxrin (Chihuahua + Cairn Terrier)

A Toxrin is a cross between a Cairn Terrier and a Chihuahua. It is a small but sturdy dog with an incredibly brave nature.

They are highly stubborn and curious and are born very aloof. They possess a harsh coat that must be heavily brushed and are adored in households where they can run around and play freely.

21. Shiba-Chi (Chihuahua + Shiba Inu)

Shiba-Chi is a cross between an independent and stubborn Shiba Inu and a small, feisty Chihuahua. It produces an independent dog that requires a firm master to train and socialize.

They may inherit the heavy double coat of the Shiba that must be brushed regularly. Shiba-Chis are wary of strangers but wonderful family pets.

22. Chi-Chi (Chihuahua + Chinese Crested)

The Chi-Chi is an infrequent, normally hairless mix of Chihuahua and Chinese Crested. Its coats can go from nearly baldness to light, fluffy, and soft.

Chi-Chi gets along well with humans, enjoys play, and thrives on people’s attention. Because they do not have fur, they require skin maintenance, i.e., sun protection.

23. Schipper-Chi (Chihuahua + Schipperke)

The Schipper-Chi is a smart and inquisitive mix of the Chihuahua and the Schipperke. They are very alert and inquisitive and excellent watchdogs. Their dense coat should be groomed extensively. They are smart but stubborn and must be trained harshly.

24. Chussel (Brussels Griffon – Chihuahua)

The Chussel is a Brussels Griffon-Chihuahua cross that provides a large personality in a small, cute dog. It has huge, gorgeous eyes and a personality perk. If it gets the proper stimulation, it loves people and city living.

25. Cheenese (Havanese + Chihuahua)

Cheenese are friendly, extroverted dogs that breed the Chihuahua and Havanese. They are people-friendly animals with smooth coats that require regular grooming to prevent matting. They are calm and friendly companions for the family.

26. Chin-Wa (Japanese Chin + Chihuahua)

Chin-Wa is a sensitive toy cross of Japanese Chin and Chihuahua. It is small, tender, and sensitive and has a friendly temper.

Friendly dogs are ideal in homes where they will need to receive excessive attention. Brushing the short-haired dog on a regular basis is imperative.

27. Chi-Apso (Chihuahua + Lhasa Apso)

The Chi-Apso is a Chihuahua and Lhasa Apso mix. It is a big dog with a small body. It is friendly and aloof, with the temperament of a watchdog.

The Chi-Apso has a long and thick coat that must be groomed every day. They are delicate to the families that give them tough but loving training.

28. Chi-Chon (Chihuahua + Bichon Frise)

Chi-Chon is a cute Bichon Frise-Chihuahua cross. It is friendly and very affectionate. Its curly coat should be brushed daily to keep its look. Chi-Chon is a good companion pet and best suited as a single or family pet as a lively and cheerful lap dog.

29. Chi-Whip (Chihuahua + Whippet)

The Chi-Whip is a sweet but rare cross between a Whippet and a Chihuahua. It is athletic and slender in build, and it has lots of play drive and the urge to run.

It is playful and friendly and adores busy homes. The Chi-Whip has a low-maintenance, short coat, and it is easy to train with positive techniques.

30. Chilier (Chihuahua + King Charles Spaniel)

The Chilier is an adorable, sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Chihuahua cross. These sweet, loyal, and great companions possess a silky coat that needs to be brushed continuously. They adore playing as much as they adore cuddling. They are ideal pets because they are sweet and loving.

31. Affenhuahua (Affenpinscher x Chihuahua)

Affenhuahua is a sweet cross between the Affenpinscher and the Chihuahua, a monkey-faced dog that is so dopy. It is small, spunky, and affectionate. 

They are wiry or lightly shaggy-coated, which will help them become even more endearingly discriminating-appearing.

Their high intelligence and curiosity make them great friends, but they are very difficult to train because they are stubborn and self-willed. Although they may be small, they have a massive ego and are possessive of their masters.

32. Chipit (Chihuahua + Pit Bull Terrier)

One interesting and different hybrid, the Chipit, combines the small-sized Chihuahua with the tough, recalcitrant Pittie Bull Terrier.

The breed is generally medium in size, combining the miniature aspect of the Chihuahua with the toughness of the Pittie.

If properly trained and socialized, chipits are friendly, social, playful animals and great family pets. Because of their extreme stubbornness, early training and socialization are necessary for them to be well-behaved companion animals.

33. Chorgi (Chihuahua + Corgi)

Chorgis are a Corgi-Chihuahua mix that yields a long-bodied, small—to medium-sized dog with enormous eyes. They are prone to inheriting the short legs and thick coat of the Corgi and the bravery of the Chihuahua.

Chorgis are intelligent, affectionate, and feisty and make excellent friends for lively individuals or families. They need moderate exercise and adore playing foolish items with their owners.

34. Chi Dane Dane (Great Dane + Chihuahua)

One of the more unusual Chihuahua hybrids, the Chi Dane Dane crosses the world’s smallest dog with the world’s second largest placing the Great Dane with the Chihuahua. Though a rarity, it normally breeds as a medium dog that’s abnormal looking yet temperamentally friendly.

Chi Dane Danes are friendly and protective and may inherit the Chihuahua sensitivity and the Great Dane’s popularity among individuals. They even learn an early lesson to act well and become good socialites.

35. Shepchi (German Shepherd + Chihuahua) 

Shepchi is intelligent and energetic, a hybrid between a German Shepherd and a Chihuahua. While they may be of various sizes, they will inherit the German Shepherd’s work ethic and guard nature. Shepchis are great watchdogs but are much too loyal to their pack.

They are smart and trainable but need to be trained and socialized regularly so they do not become too protective. They also need to be exercised and mentally stimulated regularly.

36. Labrahuahua (Labrador Retriever + Chihuahua)

A hybrid of the affectionate Labrador and the small but feisty Chihuahua, the Labrahuahua is an odd but affectionate hybrid of love and attitude. The puppies inherit a medium build with the Labrador’s friendliness and the Chihuahua’s alertness.

They are intelligent, hyper, and wonderful pets for a very active family. Although they are affectionate by nature, obstinacy follows them, and thus, early socialization is advisable to make them well-behaved.

37. Chiweiler (Rottweiler + Chihuahua) 

The Chiweiler will be brave as it is half Rottweiler and half Chihuahua. The two combined will possess the guardian nature of the Rottweiler and alert like Chihuahua.

They are medium to small, depending on how much they resemble the parent breed. Chiweilers are stubborn and affectionate and need hard training and early socialization to have an even temperament. Proper training will make them protective and affectionate family pets.

38. Golden Chi (Golden Retriever + Chihuahua)

The Golden Chi is an excellent blend of the friendly Golden Retriever and the energetic Chihuahua. The cross will probably inherit the Golden Retriever’s playful, friendly nature but maintain the Chihuahua’s wakefulness.

They are usually of medium build with soft and fluffy coats. Golden Chis are excellent family pets, offering a blend of warmth, playfulness, and intelligence. They are pack animals and require medium exercise to stay healthy and happy.

39. Chi Dobe (Chihuahua + Doberman Pinscher)

The Doberman Pinscher-Chihuahua cross, Chi Dobe, is odd and melodramatic. Lean, muscular frames, the Chi Dobe gets Doberman athleticism and Chihuahua tininess.

Chi Dobes are intelligent, loyal, and protective but awful watchdogs. However, they need training and socialized so they don’t become overly protective. Properly bred, though, they are loving family companions.

40. Boxachi (Boxer + Chihuahua)

Boxachi is a lively and spirited offspring of Chihuahua and Boxer. The cross is medium-sized, retaining the Boxer’s muscular body and the Chihuahua’s face.

Boxachis are also playfully affectionate, and thus, they are great pets for a family. Boxachis need regular exercise to keep them healthy and their minds energetic. Their big temperaments ensure they need early training and socialization to be good-behaved companions.

41. Borderhuahua (Border Collie + Chihuahua)

Borderhuahua is a blend between the Chihuahua and Border Collie, carrying over the Chihuahua’s fearlessness, work ethic, and intelligence. The combination tends to be immensely smart and hyper, requiring excessive stimulation and exercise.

Borderhuahuas would flourish on obedience and agility training and are ideally best suited with highly active owners. Its herding instinct could prove overwhelming, so early socialization is extremely necessary.

42. Aussie Chi (Australian Shepherd + Chihuahua)

Aussie Chi is a stunning cross between the Aussie and the Chihuahua. The cross is usually lively, energetic, and vibrant. 

They take after the Aussie’s stunning coat colors and patterns, which provides them with just a pinch of extra oomph and makes them highly sought after.

Since they have excess energy, Aussie Chis need an energetic lifestyle, exercise, play, and mental stimulation to remain satisfied.

Since they are naturally social and friendly, they make great companions but will probably possess a strong herding instinct, too.

43. Chi Heeler (Chihuahua + Heeler)

A Chihuahua cross with an Australian Cattle Dog, the Chi Heeler is a spunky and hard-working cross. Long-lived and loyal, the longevity and loyalty of the Heeler seem to be inherited by the Chi Heeler.

Active animals, Heelers need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Guard-bred by temperament, Heelers are wonderful watchdogs but must be trained or they will be excessively protective.

44. Chisenji (Basenji + Chihuahua)

The Chisenji combines the Chihuahua’s lively nature with the Basenji’s quiet and independent demeanor. Basenjis are known for their unique yodel-like vocalizations rather than barking, and a Chisenji may inherit this trait.

This mix tends to be intelligent and playful but can also have a stubborn streak, making consistent training necessary. Their sleek, short coats and elegant stance make them attractive and require minimal grooming.

45. Chimation (Dalmatian and Chihuahua)

A Chimation is a rare cross between a Dalmatian and a Chihuahua. The cross may take after the Dalmatian’s traditional coat pattern with spots and quickness and the Chihuahua’s small size. Chimation dogs are active dogs that require daily exercise to keep them in a good mood.

They are highly intelligent and simple to train but stubborn as well. It would be advisable to have early socialization and training to avoid raising an adjustment problem pet Chimation.

46. Chimo (American Eskimo Dog + Chihuahua)

The chimo is a very unusual cross between an American Eskimo Dog and a Chihuahua. The cross is a heavily coated dog that is affectionate and friendly.

Chimos are a people-pleasing and affectionate breed that needs constant grooming due to their coats. They are highly intelligent, willing to please, and, thus, very easy to train. They do get anxious when left alone, though, if left alone for too long a duration.

47. American Bullhuahua (American Bully + Chihuahua)

The American Bullhuahua is a cross between an American Bully and a Chihuahua, and the result is a strong but small-sized dog with a tough temper. The cross will be most apt to fight and be aggressive and thus make good watchdogs.

Canines are wonderful and protective of the family, but training is important firmly and consistently to help control their occasional stubbornness. They can be wonderful and loyal friends with training and socialization.

48. Husky Chi (Husky + Chihuahua)

The Husky Chi is a unique mix of the Siberian Husky and Chihuahua. The Husky will have blue eyes and a smooth coat but will be the same size as the Chihuahua. Husky Chis are active and stubborn and thus must be exercised and stimulated daily.

Having the rugged and stubborn traits of Husky stock, they will be testy and prey-oriented, and socialization and obedience training from an early age are a priority. Energetic families who can provide them with a good physical and mental workout are important.

49. Scotchi (Scottish Terrier + Chihuahua)

The Scotchi is a sweet hybrid of a Scottish Terrier and a Chihuahua. The hybrid is feisty and stubborn, and constant training is necessary. Scotchis are affectionate, vigilant, and great little watchdogs.

Their coat will need constant grooming, but they are laid-back companions. Their sweet and loving nature makes them great companions for someone who enjoys a big personality in a small dog.

Last Words

Chihuahua mix dogs provide a gigantic variety of personalities, sizes, and energy levels, making it extremely easy for future pet owners to acquire the ideal companion for themselves.

Every combination creates individual characteristics from both parent breeds but takes after the Chihuahua’s confident attitude and loving temperament.

Adopting a Chihuahua mix can be done while researching their specific needs and providing them with good training, socialization, and care so that they thrive in a good home. With good guidance, these hybrids are excellent, loyal, and wonderful pets.