How long does a Chihuahua live?

The Chihuahua has a life span of 14–16 years.

How big does a Chihuahua get?

Adults weigh 1–3 kg. Height ranges from 15–23 cm.

Is the Chihuahua hypoallergenic?

No, the Chihuahua is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Chihuahua

Toy Group

Height 15–23 cm
Weight 1–3 kg
Life span 14–16 years
Exercise 30 min/day

graceful
alert
swift-moving
saucy
terrier-like
devoted

The Chihuahua is in the AKC's Toy Group. It comes from Mexico, State of Chihuahua. Adults weigh 1–3 kg. It stands 15–23 cm tall. It typically lives 14–16 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Chihuahua is a small, energetic breed that is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and big personality. This breed is native to Mexico, where it was originally kept as a companion and lapdog.

Group: Toy Group
Origin: Mexico, State of Chihuahua
Coat: short smooth
Also known as: Chihuahueño
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 092dae18-86f4-4b41-a3f8-f57fab2f6f2c

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Chihuahua. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from chihuahuahowefarms.com en.wikipedia.org petchidog.com showsightmagazine.com

Chihuahua FAQ

How long does a Chihuahua live?: The Chihuahua has a life span of 14–16 years.
How big does a Chihuahua get?: Adults weigh 1–3 kg. Height ranges from 15–23 cm.
Is the Chihuahua hypoallergenic?: No, the Chihuahua is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Chihuahua in?: The Chihuahua is in the AKC's Toy Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/092dae18-86f4-4b41-a3f8-f57fab2f6f2c. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/092dae18-86f4-4b41-a3f8-f57fab2f6f2c"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/092dae18-86f4-4b41-a3f8-f57fab2f6f2c/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.