Chihuahua Shepherd Dog Breed Information

Posted on Oct 5, 2019, Modified : Jan 26, 2020 Zina

Chihuahua Shepherd behavior and training

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	None
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbred
Group	Companion Dog
Bred For	Companion for family
Size	Small to Medium-Sized
Recognized By	None
Life Span	10-14 Years
Ideal Weight	7-45 Inches (male and female)
Ideal Height	8-60 Pounds (male and female)
Fur Type	Short or slightly longer fur, Dense
Common Colors	Tan and Black, Brown and Black
Markings	Tan Markings, Black Markings
Availability	Rarely Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	German Shepherd Chihuahua

The unbelievable and unpredictable mix of the small breed Chihuahua and large breed German Shepherd is known as Chihuahua Shepherd. It is a designer breed that is mixed with two popular dog breeds. It is smaller than the German Shepherd but bigger than Chihuahua.

Chihuahua Shepherd will inherit a unique appearance and unpredictable traits. It can live in an apartment life if enough physical activities are provided.

The owner needs to be an experienced dog owner who knows both of its parent’s temperaments. With the right family, they make an excellent family companion with all aged people.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Chihuahua Shepherd is loyal, independent, and courageous like its parent breeds. They are very energetic dog breeds having an athletic quality. They are the right choice for an active family that can meet their energy level.

Behavior: Chihuahua Shepherd is an alert and energetic dog breed. They need regular activities to keep themselves happy and content. If they do not get the required amount of activities, they tend to get anxious and destructive.

Personality: The personality of the Chihuahua Shepherd is loving, protective, and playful with family. They are alert of the activities going on in the surround and will sound a loud alarm if they sense something unusual. So, the makes a great watchdog that will look after your family and your property.

Chihuahua Shepherd in a hike.
Image Source: Instagram-@teeves

Trainability

Training German is not a tough task to do as they are intelligent and smart that catches on new instruction quickly. They need a firm and consistent leadership otherwise training will become difficult. Use a positive method of training and start from basic obedience training. Once they complete the basic training, enroll them in agility.

Is Chihuahua Shepherd Child-Friendly?

Chihuahua Shepherd is a friendly dog that gets along with children pretty well. They adore and are playful with kids at homes. With stranger kids, they need to be supervised and guided as they might get aggressive. Also, while letting them interact, teach the kids to behave around dogs and be gentle with them.

Facts

Chihuahua Shepherd is a hybrid that is not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club.
It is believed to be developed in the United States when designer breeds were on-trend.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues
Hypoallergenic
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding
Drooling
Grooming
Weight Gain Potential
Separation Anxiety
Allergies
Diets and Supplements

The Chihuahua Shepherd is a healthy dog breed in general but might face a few of the following genetic health problems.

Hip Dysplasia: When the hip joint of your dog is either dislocated or underdeveloped, it is called hip dysplasia. It is a hereditary problem, so before buying a puppy from a breeder, always check for its parent’s health issues.
Obesity: When your dog eats more than it exercises, it might get obese. So, a proper balance between your dog’s eating habits and exercise is necessary.