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| Description |
The Chiweenie is one of the cutest dogs you'll find when searching for a crossbreed canine pet. As you may expect, this dog is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund.
Appearance
•Body - The body of a Chiweenie is typically long like a Dachshund, and fairly short-legged since Chihuahuas are typically rectangular anyway.
•Size - This will vary depending on whether the Dachshund used in the breeding was a standard or a miniature. Standards typically weigh about 24 pounds, and minis generally weigh about 10 pounds. Of course, the Chihuahua's small size figures into the mix, so you can expect a reasonably small dog overall.
•Head - The head is typically small. The face may either have the long thin snout of a Dachshund or a slightly shorter, more domed head like a Chihuahua.
•Ears - The ears may also vary; some pups have pointed ears like a Chihuahua while others have the floppy ears of a Dachshund.
•Feet - The feet are small.
•Tail - The tail is moderately long.
•Coat - A Chiweenie's fur ranges from short and wiry to long and silky. This is because Chihuahuas have either long or short coats, and Dachshunds have either long, short or wire-haired coats. So, it all depends on the combination of coat characteristics each Chiweenie pup inherits from his parents' individual coat types.
•Colors - Just like their parent breeds, Chiweenies come in a variety of colors. The most common colors are black, tan and brown, but you may also be find a dog that is red, blond or multicolored.
Behavior
In general, you can expect your Chiweenie to be friendly around people, especially ones he sees on a regular basis.
•Chiweenies are smart animals and learn very well as puppies. They can also be a bit stubborn, so training must be reinforced in a consistent and positive manner if you want your pet to obey.
•Barking is common, and this little dog has a high-energy level. Keep your pet occupied by playing games or taking him for daily walks to prevent boredom and resulting mischief.
•These dogs also make loyal companions, and they will often favor one owner, and follow that person around.
•This dog makes a good companion for older children who understand how important it is to be gentle with him to avoid injuring him, especially his back which is susceptible to disc problems.
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