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Description A Chiweenie is a cross between the Chihuahua and the Dachshund. They are a mixed breed dog. Chiweenies have a long body and the build of a Dachshund. They may have long floppy ears like the Dachshund or smaller ears like the Chihuahua.
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Size An adult Chiweenie can weigh between 5 to 10 lbs and stand 8 inches tall.
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Coat Chiweenies have a short or medium length coat that is glossy and silky. |
Color The coat of the Chiweenie can come in a wide variety of colors including solid or mixtures of black, blond, brown, tan and white. |
Temperament The Chiweenie is a very easy going, happy dog. They are very sweet dogs who wants to be with their family. They are terrific lap dogs once they grow out of the puppy stage. They need lots of attention while they are still growing. |
Care The Chiweenie requires very little grooming as compared to other breeds. They just needs an occasional brushing.
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Exercise Chiweenies require a good amount of daily exercise. The love to run and should be walked or let out to play in a fenced area.
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Training The Chiweenie is very intelligent, but needs consistent training as they can be stubborn.
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Shedding The Chiweenie is a low shedding dog. |
Barking & Howling Some Chiweenies bark very little while others bark excessively when the hear somebody outside, when visitors arrive or when they feel threatened.
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Life Expectancy A well cared for Chiweenie can live 15 or more years. |
Health The Chiweenie is an overall healthy dog which may have issues with their knees as other small dogs do. Kept their eyes clear of dust and dirt. |
AKC Category None |
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