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title: "How long does a chihuahua last?"
description: "A chihuahua lasts 12–20 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/chihuahua/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How long does a chihuahua last?

**Typical lifespan: 12–20 yr**

The smallest recognised dog breed, from the Mexican state of the same name.

## How that compares

*Chihuahua against things of a similar time.*

- Chihuahua: 12–20 yr
- Domestic cat: 12–20 yr
- Oven: 10–20 yr
- Koala: 10–20 yr
- Elk: 10–20 yr
- Pig: 10–20 yr
- Ceiling fan: 10–25 yr
- Stand mixer: 8–30 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.0667 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about a chihuahua

- [How much does a chihuahua weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/chihuahua/) — 1.5–3 kg
- [Chihuahua vs Domestic cat](https://atoneplace.net/vs/chihuahua-vs-domestic-cat/) — Side by side
- [Chihuahua vs Chicken](https://atoneplace.net/vs/chicken-vs-chihuahua/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a chihuahua last?

A chihuahua lasts 12–20 yr.

## Related pages

- [How much does a chihuahua weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/chihuahua/)
- [How long does a domestic cat last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/domestic-cat/)
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- [How long does a Siberian husky last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/siberian-husky/)
- [How long does a Doberman pinscher last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/doberman-pinscher/)
- [Chihuahua vs Domestic cat](https://atoneplace.net/vs/chihuahua-vs-domestic-cat/)
- [Chihuahua vs Chicken](https://atoneplace.net/vs/chicken-vs-chihuahua/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)