Puggit Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Companionable
Cheerful
Athletic
Mischievous

Puggit 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 Puggit. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Puggit breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Pug and Italian Greyhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Fawn
Blue
Cream
Red
Sable
White
Brindle
Brown

Puggits are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Puggit 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.

Puggits 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 Puggit 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
Periodontal Disease
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Entropion
Ectropion
Portacaval Shunt
Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Atopy

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Dental and Oral Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Puggits may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Puggit have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Puggit dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

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

Puggits tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Cuddling, Running

Puggits 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 Puggit, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Puggits 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 Puggit is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Puggit 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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Puggit 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 Puggit is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Puggit is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 Puggit have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Puggits lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

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.

The Puggit is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Puggits are average friendly dogs towards children.

Puggits are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Puggits are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Puggits are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Puggits have an average level of playfulness. The Puggits, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

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