The Chiweenie is one of the most energetic dogs for its relative size. They only weigh between 5-12 pounds but do not mistake them for your average lap dog. These little guys are literally a package of energy and would prefer a nice game of fetch over cuddles any day of the week.
The Chiweenie is a mixed breed. They are a cross between the Chihuahua and the Dachshund. Over the years, they have earned various nicknames such as: “Choxie”, “Weeniehuahua”, “German Taco”, and our personal favorite “The Mexican Hot Dog”.
This breed began to be purposely bred in the 1990s in North America. The initial intention was to design a breed that would decrease the back problems that the popular Dachshund often experiences due to their long bodies. The breed was a big success, and they have been growing in popularity ever since.
The Mexican Hot Dog has quite the personality. They are often referred to as “spunky” unless you are the neighbor of this dog, in which case you would refer to them as “The dog that doesn’t let me sleep”. These pups certainly do tend to be yappy, and that is why it is very important to train them from an early age to not bark at everything that moves. These dogs are also extremely loyal, they tend to become very close to one family member in specific and will give them all the love and affection that they can offer.