Many fans want to learn more about Serena Williams’ dog Christopher ‘Chip’ Rafael Nadal, better known as simply Chip. The tennis star has had the pup for a long time and frequently accompanies her on the court, even during Grand Slam tournaments. Of course now that Serena has retired from the sport, we don’t see Chip in the public eye as often anymore, but the pooch still appears on social media. Here are more details about the tennis legend’s dog Chip, including its age and breed.
How old is Serena Williams’ dog Chip?
Serena Williams’ dog Chip is estimated to be somewhere between 9 and 10 years old, as of March 13, 2025.
Chip’s first post on his official Instagram under the name @christopherchip was on January 17, 2016, and the dog looked quite young at the time. He was likely adopted after the passing of her dog, Jackie, in 2015.
That said, it’s difficult to determine what the dog’s exact age is, as there are no posts about its birthday. That’s likely because Serena Williams doesn’t celebrate birthdays in general, due to her religious beliefs (as well her husband’s) as a Jehovah’s Witness.
As tennis fans will know, Chip is named after the famous Spanish player Rafael Nadal Parera, who has had a long friendship with Serena Williams.
What is the breed of Serena Williams’ dog Chip?
The breed of Chip, Serena William’s pup, is a Yorkshire Terrier, which is more commonly known as a “Yorkie.”
The typical lifespan of this small breed is somewhere between 12 to 15 years, so Chip is a senior dog at this point in time.
While Chip’s Instagram is no longer updated, Serena Williams often features the dog in her TikTok videos and has shown him a lot of love throughout the years. In January 2023, she humorously said that she spoils Chip too much as he rested in her arms like a baby.
More recently in another TikTok video on October 2024, she shared that her dog loves the song “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs while he dances to the music.
