Chihuahua vs Dingo
Compare the Chihuahua to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Dingos.
Chihuahua
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
15-20 Years
14-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Dingo
Origin Country
Mexico
Australia
Origin Year
1850 AD
-1500 BC
Chihuahua
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Dingo
Chihuahua
Dingo
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Dingo
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chihuahua
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Dingo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Dingo
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
14-16 Years
Chihuahua
Dingo
Chihuahua
Dingo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Medium
Chihuahua
Dingo
