{"id":7246,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:58","slug":"how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do Chihuahuas live as pets?"},"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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#How_long_do_Chihuahuas_live_as_pets\" title=\"How long do Chihuahuas live as pets?\">How long do Chihuahuas live as pets?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#Why_do_Chihuahuas_live_so_long\" title=\"Why do Chihuahuas live so long?\">Why do Chihuahuas live so long?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#Is_16_old_for_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"Is 16 old for a Chihuahua?\">Is 16 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_do_Chihuahuas_usually_die_from\" title=\"What do Chihuahuas usually die from?\">What do Chihuahuas usually die from?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_age_do_most_Chihuahuas_die\" title=\"What age do most Chihuahuas die?\">What age do most Chihuahuas die?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#How_long_do_Chihuahuas_typically_live_for\" title=\"How long do Chihuahuas typically live for?\">How long do Chihuahuas typically live for?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_breed_dog_lives_the_longest\" title=\"What breed dog lives the longest?\">What breed dog lives the longest?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#At_what_age_is_a_Chihuahua_considered_old\" title=\"At what age is a Chihuahua considered old?\">At what age is a Chihuahua considered old?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_healthy_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is the life expectancy of a healthy Chihuahua?\">What is the life expectancy of a healthy 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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_is_the_leading_cause_of_death_in_Chihuahuas\" title=\"What is the leading cause of death in Chihuahuas?\">What is the leading cause of death in Chihuahuas?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_diseases_are_common_in_Chihuahuas\" title=\"What diseases are common in Chihuahuas?\">What diseases are common in Chihuahuas?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#Is_a_10_year_old_Chihuahua_old\" title=\"Is a 10 year old Chihuahua old?\">Is a 10 year old Chihuahua old?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#How_much_sleep_does_a_10_year_old_Chihuahua_need\" title=\"How much sleep does a 10 year old Chihuahua need?\">How much sleep does a 10 year old Chihuahua need?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_breed_of_dog_lives_the_longest_on_average\" title=\"What breed of dog lives the longest on average?\">What breed of dog lives the longest on average?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#Which_pet_dog_has_the_longest_lifespan\" title=\"Which pet dog has the longest lifespan?\">Which pet dog has the longest lifespan?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#What_breed_of_dog_lives_the_shortest\" title=\"What breed of dog lives the shortest?\">What breed of dog lives the shortest?<\/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\/how-long-do-chihuahuas-live-as-pets\/#How_long_does_a_Chihuahua_usually_live\" title=\"How long does a Chihuahua usually live?\">How long does a Chihuahua usually live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Chihuahuas_live_as_pets\"><\/span>How long do Chihuahuas live as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For instance, a healthy Chihuahua might live <b>to 15 or even 20 years old, while medium and large dogs tend to live between 10 and 13 years old. The Chihuahua is also a relatively healthy breed of dog, which can help extend their lifespan.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahuas_live_so_long\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahuas live so long?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#1 Chihuahua Some people said that they can live long largely because <b>they are not prone to any serious illness. The Chihuahua is full of spirit, bold and intelligent. These tiny dogs are extremely devoted to their people especially kids. Chihuahua requires only a little exercise due to their small body size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_16_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Is 16 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 Years157316771781188521 more rows<\/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=\"What_do_Chihuahuas_usually_die_from\"><\/span>What do Chihuahuas usually die from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heart failure<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_most_Chihuahuas_die\"><\/span>What age do most Chihuahuas die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overview. The life expectancy of the Chihuahua is between is between <b>14 to 18 years with a median age of 15.5 years. Females will live slightly longer than males; 1 to 2 years on average. 15.5 years is a few years longer than the life span of domesticated canines in general, which is 12.8 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Chihuahuas_typically_live_for\"><\/span>How long do Chihuahuas typically live for?<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=\"Is_10_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Is 10 old for a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heart failure<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_dog_lives_the_longest\"><\/span>What breed dog lives the longest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overview. The life expectancy of the Chihuahua is between is between <b>14 to 18 years with a median age of 15.5 years. Females will live slightly longer than males; 1 to 2 years on average. 15.5 years is a few years longer than the life span of domesticated canines in general, which is 12.8 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_a_Chihuahua_considered_old\"><\/span>At what age is a Chihuahua considered old?<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=\"What_happens_when_Chihuahuas_get_old\"><\/span>What happens when Chihuahuas get old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Health Issues that Elderly Chihuahuas May Develop: <b>Weight gain. Weight loss (may be caused by dental or liver disease) Diabetes (look for sweet, fruity breath, frequent urination and drinking more water than normal) Liver disease (look for foul-smelling breath, vomiting, weight loss)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_healthy_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is the life expectancy of a healthy Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>12-14 years<\/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=\"What_is_the_leading_cause_of_death_in_Chihuahuas\"><\/span>What is the leading cause of death in Chihuahuas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Respiratory disease was the most common cause of death in Bulldogs, and Chihuahuas and Maltese died largely of <b>cardiovascular diseases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_diseases_are_common_in_Chihuahuas\"><\/span>What diseases are common in Chihuahuas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overview. The life expectancy of the Chihuahua is between is between <b>14 to 18 years with a median age of 15.5 years. Females will live slightly longer than males; 1 to 2 years on average. 15.5 years is a few years longer than the life span of domesticated canines in general, which is 12.8 years.<\/b><\/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>Heart failure<\/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>12-14 years<\/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=\"Is_a_10_year_old_Chihuahua_old\"><\/span>Is a 10 year old Chihuahua old?<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=\"How_much_sleep_does_a_10_year_old_Chihuahua_need\"><\/span>How much sleep does a 10 year old Chihuahua need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Megabyte<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_lives_the_longest_on_average\"><\/span>What breed of dog lives the longest on average?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><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. This is much higher than the average lifespan of a dog which is between 10 and 13 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_pet_dog_has_the_longest_lifespan\"><\/span>Which pet dog has the longest lifespan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Australian Cattle Dog<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_lives_the_shortest\"><\/span>What breed of dog lives the shortest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 10 Dog Breeds With The Shortest Lifespan<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Scottish Deerhound: 8-11 years.<\/li>\n<li> Rottweiler: 8-11 years.<\/li>\n<li> Saint Bernard: 8-10 years.<\/li>\n<li> Newfoundland: 8-10 years.<\/li>\n<li> Bullmastiff: 7-8 years.<\/li>\n<li> Great Dane: 7-8 years.<\/li>\n<li> Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 6-8 years.<\/li>\n<li> Mastiff: 6-8 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_Chihuahua_usually_live\"><\/span>How long does a Chihuahua usually live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Health Issues that Elderly Chihuahuas May Develop: <b>Weight gain. Weight loss (may be caused by dental or liver disease) Diabetes (look for sweet, fruity breath, frequent urination and drinking more water than normal) Liver disease (look for foul-smelling breath, vomiting, weight loss)<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long do Chihuahuas live as pets?Why do Chihuahuas live so long?Is 16 old for a Chihuahua?What is the oldest Chihuahua to ever live?What do Chihuahuas usually die from?What age do most Chihuahuas die?How long do Chihuahuas typically live for?Is 10 old for a Chihuahua?What breed dog lives the longest?At what age&#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-7246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7246"}],"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=7246"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7246\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}