Pugapoo Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Pugapoo is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

Pugapoo dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pugapoo. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Pugapoos are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Pugapoo is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

Pug, Poodle

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Hazel
Brown

Black

White
Fawn
Cream
Gray
Black

The coat of a Pugapoo dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Pugapoo can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Pugapoos are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Pugapoo breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Allergies
Epilepsy

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Neurological Testing
Full Body Physical Examination

Pugapoos are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Pugapoo have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Pugapoo dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

The Pugapoo breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Pugapoo dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Eating Snacks, Dog Parks, Off-leash, High Five, Chase, Tug-of-war, Zoomies, Nap, Play, Swim, Catch treats, Road trip, Boat ride, Walk, Go on Vacation, Go to Park, Go to Beach, Run, Walking, Fetch, Hiking, Chew toying, Running

Pugapoos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pugapoo, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pugapoos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pugapoo is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Pugapoo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-30 pound (7 - 14 kg) Pugapoo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pugapoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pugapoo is between $35 - $48. This makes an average of $420 - $576 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Pugapoo breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Pugapoos are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

A Pugapoos typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Pugapoos are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Pugapoos are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Pugapoos are very friendly around strangers.

The Pugapoo is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Pugapoo is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Pugapoo dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.