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 vs Dingo
Chihuahua
Dingo
Chihuahua
Dingo
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General Details
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
Above Average
Above Average
History
Chihuahua
Dingo
Origin Country
Mexico
Australia
Origin Year
1850 AD
-1500 BC
Temperament
Chihuahua
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
None
Personality
Chihuahua
Dingo
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
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
Above Average
None
Exercise Needs
Chihuahua
Dingo
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Chihuahua
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chihuahua
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Chihuahua
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chihuahua
Dingo
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chihuahua
Dingo
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Chihuahua
Dingo
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Luxating patella
Pulmonic stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Shivering
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Obesity
Dental problems
Respiratory problems
Canine distemper
Heart worms
Tapeworms
Appearance Comparison
Coat
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
Coat Coloring
Chihuahua
Dingo
Breed Colors
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