{"id":6221,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:43","slug":"can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Chihuahua live 20 years?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Can_a_Chihuahua_live_20_years\" title=\"Can a Chihuahua live 20 years?\">Can a Chihuahua live 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Is_13_old_for_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?\">Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#How_long_do_indoor_Chihuahuas_live\" title=\"How long do indoor Chihuahuas live?\">How long do indoor Chihuahuas live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#What_is_the_oldest_Chihuahua_to_ever_live\" title=\"What is the oldest Chihuahua to ever live?\">What is the oldest Chihuahua to ever live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Can_small_dogs_live_20_years\" title=\"Can small dogs live 20 years?\">Can small dogs live 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#How_old_is_a_20_year_old_Chihuahua\" title=\"How old is a 20 year old Chihuahua?\">How old is a 20 year old Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#What_is_the_longest_a_Chihuahua_has_lived\" title=\"What is the longest a Chihuahua has lived?\">What is the longest a Chihuahua has lived?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#What_dog_can_live_for_20_years\" title=\"What dog can live for 20 years?\">What dog can live for 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#What_is_considered_old_for_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is considered old for a Chihuahua?\">What is considered old for a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#How_long_do_little_Chihuahuas_live\" title=\"How long do little Chihuahuas live?\">How long do little Chihuahuas live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Can_Chihuahuas_live_past_20_years\" title=\"Can Chihuahuas live past 20 years?\">Can Chihuahuas live past 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Is_10_old_for_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"Is 10 old for a Chihuahua?\">Is 10 old for a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#How_long_do_Chihuahuas_live_in_captivity\" title=\"How long do Chihuahuas live in captivity?\">How long do Chihuahuas live in captivity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Is_9_old_for_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"Is 9 old for a Chihuahua?\">Is 9 old for a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#How_many_years_does_a_mixed_Chihuahua_live\" title=\"How many years does a mixed Chihuahua live?\">How many years does a mixed Chihuahua live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#What_happens_when_Chihuahuas_get_old\" title=\"What happens when Chihuahuas get old?\">What happens when Chihuahuas get old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Can_Chihuahuas_live_up_to_20_years\" title=\"Can Chihuahuas live up to 20 years?\">Can Chihuahuas live up to 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Can_a_Chihuahua_live_for_25_years\" title=\"Can a Chihuahua live for 25 years?\">Can a Chihuahua live for 25 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Can_a_dog_live_22_years\" title=\"Can a dog live 22 years?\">Can a dog live 22 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#How_long_can_small_dogs_live_up_to\" title=\"How long can small dogs live up to?\">How long can small dogs live up to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Do_small_dogs_live_the_longest\" title=\"Do small dogs live the longest?\">Do small dogs live the longest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#Can_Chihuahuas_live_for_20_years\" title=\"Can Chihuahuas live for 20 years?\">Can Chihuahuas live for 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#What_is_the_oldest_Chihuahua_on_record\" title=\"What is the oldest Chihuahua on record?\">What is the oldest Chihuahua on record?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#How_long_do_Chihuahua_terriers_live\" title=\"How long do Chihuahua terriers live?\">How long do Chihuahua terriers live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-chihuahua-live-20-years\/#What_is_the_normal_life_expectancy_of_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is the normal life expectancy of a Chihuahua?\">What is the normal life expectancy of a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Chihuahua_live_20_years\"><\/span>Can a Chihuahua live 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas are one of the longest living dog breeds, perhaps they are also one of the smallest dog breed. <b>Chihuahuas live an average of 15 to 20 years. The longest living Chihuahua recorded is a 20 years old Chihuahua called &#8216;megabyte&#8217;.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_13_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahua Age In Human Years and Dog Years.Age In Human YearsAge In Dog Years126113651469157321 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_indoor_Chihuahuas_live\"><\/span>How long do indoor Chihuahuas live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas may appear tiny and frail, but they can live long lives like other small toy dogs. In fact, small dogs tend to live longer than larger breeds on average. For instance, <b>a healthy Chihuahua might live to 15 or even 20 years old, while medium and large dogs tend to live between 10 and 13 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_oldest_Chihuahua_to_ever_live\"><\/span>What is the oldest Chihuahua to ever live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Megabyte<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_small_dogs_live_20_years\"><\/span>Can small dogs live 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smaller breeds of dogs tend to live the longest. <b>Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Toy Poodles and Lhasa Apsos are the breeds who typically live the longest with these averaging a lifespan of up to 20 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_20_year_old_Chihuahua\"><\/span>How old is a 20 year old Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age In Human YearsAge In Dog Years17811885198920<b>93<\/b>21 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_a_Chihuahua_has_lived\"><\/span>What is the longest a Chihuahua has lived?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>20 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_can_live_for_20_years\"><\/span>What dog can live for 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The chihuahua is one of the longest-lived dog breeds. Many survive past 15 years, with some living as long as 20 years. Even tiny dogs require plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and training.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is considered old for a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Age a Chihuahua Becomes a Senior Being in the toy breed class (which has an overall longer life span than larger breeds) and having a relatively long life expectancy of 14 to 18 years, a Chihuahua is going to become a senior <b>around the age of 10 years old, with a range between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_little_Chihuahuas_live\"><\/span>How long do little Chihuahuas live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Megabyte<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chihuahuas_live_past_20_years\"><\/span>Can Chihuahuas live past 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average life expectancy of standard Chihuahuas is an astounding 12-20 years. <b>The Teacup Chihuahua lifespan can be 15-20 years with the right care. As furry companions go, that&#8217;s quite a long while to spend with your favorite lapdog!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_10_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Is 10 old for a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahua Age In Human Years and Dog Years.Age In Human YearsAge In Dog Years126113651469157321 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Chihuahuas_live_in_captivity\"><\/span>How long do Chihuahuas live in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chihuahuas are considered a senior when they reach 10. This is much later than other breeds who reach senior citizen status at around 7 or 8 and in the case of giant breeds 5 to 6.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_9_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Is 9 old for a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 15 and 20 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_years_does_a_mixed_Chihuahua_live\"><\/span>How many years does a mixed Chihuahua live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Age a Chihuahua Becomes a Senior Being in the toy breed class (which has an overall longer life span than larger breeds) and having a relatively long life expectancy of 14 to 18 years, a Chihuahua is going to become a senior around the age of 10 years old, with <b>a range between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_Chihuahuas_get_old\"><\/span>What happens when Chihuahuas get old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Megabyte<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chihuahuas_live_up_to_20_years\"><\/span>Can Chihuahuas live up to 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas may appear tiny and frail, but they can live long lives like other small toy dogs. In fact, small dogs tend to live longer than larger breeds on average. For instance, <b>a healthy Chihuahua might live to 15 or even 20 years old, while medium and large dogs tend to live between 10 and 13 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Chihuahua_live_for_25_years\"><\/span>Can a Chihuahua live for 25 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smaller breeds of dogs tend to live the longest. Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Toy Poodles and Lhasa Apsos are the breeds who typically live the longest with these averaging a lifespan of <b>up to 20 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_live_22_years\"><\/span>Can a dog live 22 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The chihuahua is one of the longest-lived dog breeds. Many survive past 15 years, with some living as long as 20 years. Even tiny dogs require plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and training.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_small_dogs_live_up_to\"><\/span>How long can small dogs live up to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs like Bluey and more recent canine oldsters, such as Pusuke, a Shiba mix in Japan who lived to be 26, are outside the norm, but we are seeing dogs living increasingly long lives. These days, <b>it&#8217;s not unusual for a dog to live 15 years or more. The oldest dog I&#8217;ve ever met was a 22-year-old Chihuahua named Remo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_small_dogs_live_the_longest\"><\/span>Do small dogs live the longest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Dr. Urfer&#8217;s study, <b>small dogs had a longer median lifespan at 14.95 years, medium-size dogs lived an average of 13.86 years, and large dogs lived 13.38 years. The dog&#8217;s body size was the most important variable in predicting lifespan, more important than whether or not the dog was purebred.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chihuahuas_live_for_20_years\"><\/span>Can Chihuahuas live for 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas may appear tiny and frail, but they can live long lives like other small toy dogs. In fact, small dogs tend to live longer than larger breeds on average. For instance, <b>a healthy Chihuahua might live to 15 or even 20 years old, while medium and large dogs tend to live between 10 and 13 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_oldest_Chihuahua_on_record\"><\/span>What is the oldest Chihuahua on record?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Age a Chihuahua Becomes a Senior Being in the toy breed class (which has an overall longer life span than larger breeds) and having a relatively long life expectancy of 14 to 18 years, a Chihuahua is going to become a senior <b>around the age of 10 years old, with a range between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Chihuahua_terriers_live\"><\/span>How long do Chihuahua terriers live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Megabyte<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_normal_life_expectancy_of_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is the normal life expectancy of a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smaller breeds of dogs tend to live the longest. Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Toy Poodles and Lhasa Apsos are the breeds who typically live the longest with these averaging a lifespan of <b>up to 20 years<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a Chihuahua live 20 years?Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?How long do indoor Chihuahuas live?What is the oldest Chihuahua to ever live?Can small dogs live 20 years?How old is a 20 year old Chihuahua?What is the longest a Chihuahua has lived?What dog can live for 20 years?What is considered old for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6221"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6221\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}