Pug-A-Pom (Pomeranian Pug Mix) Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 20, 2019, Modified : Jan 10, 2020 Zina

Pom-A-Pug personality, behavior, and temperament

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Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Pomapug, Pug-A-Pom, Pom A Pug, Pugeranian, Pom-Pug, Pugpom, Pugapom
Scientific Name	Canis Lupus Familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Crossbreed
Bred For	Family Companion
Size	Small-Sized
Recognized By	ACHC, DBR, DRA, DDKC, IDCR
Life Span	8-15 Years
Ideal Weight	5-16 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	8-13 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Medium and Smooth, Short and Smooth
Common Colors	Black, Fawn, Black and Tan
Markings	Scattered Markings
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Pug Pomeranian

The Pom-A-Pug is a beautiful mix of the two small breeds: Pomeranian and Pug. It is a small-sized dog that characteristics and traits depend on its dominant parent.

It is also popularly known by many names like Pomapug, Pom A Pug, Pugapom, Pugpom, Pug-Pom, Pompug, Pom-Pug, Pugeranian.

The appearance of the Pug-A-Pom is mixed where it might get the short muzzle like the Pug with some wrinkled snout. The body built is lean with a thick and strong neck. The tail is slightly curly and the coat comes from smooth to semi-coarse.

Due to its size and moderate activity level, it does great in an apartment with its loving people.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Pug-A-Pom is loyal, intelligent, and friendly. It gets the comical and playful nature from Pug and outgoing, fun nature of Pomeranian. It makes an excellent companion for a family who is looking for a fun and entertaining at the same time loving and loyal small dog.

Cute Pom-A-Pug mix puppy.

Behavior: The Pug-A-Pom thrives on the love and attention of its people. So if they are ignored and are not provided with love and affection, it will affect their mental health. They can become depressed and destructive by chewing on stuff, constant barking, and whining. Therefore, it is necessary to give them all the attention and love that they crave for.

Personality: The personality of the Pug-A-Pom is loving, cheerful, and sweet. It gets along with people in the house as well as other pets very well. It is very friendly and playful so it makes an excellent companion for small kids to old people. They are happy while playing and walking, so take them out in the park and walk regularly.

Is Pom-A-Pug Child-Friendly?

Pom-A-Pug is great with kids as they are very lively and active dogs that love playing with children. They enjoy their company and can play all day long with kids by their side. Although, small kids can play rough and be harsh on them by pinching and pulling their skin. It can hurt your dog, which can even make them aggressive. So it is important that an elder is always there to supervise them.

A girl and a Pom-A-Pug wearing a unicorn horn hat.
Image Source: Instagram-@evie_may_steal_your_heart

Trainability

Pom-A-Pug is not a difficult dog to train as they are eager to please their owners. They are smart enough to catch on command and instruction quickly. They can be stubborn sometimes, so to keep them focused and interested in the training, reward them with treats.

Suggestion: Use lots of vocal praises as a source of motivation. Never be harsh or forceful on them as it will only make them scared. So, be gentle and train them with patient and consistency.

Facts

The Pom-A-Pug is a designer breed that is developed somewhere in the 1990s, so it is not a widely popular breed.
It is believed to be created in the United States when designer breeds were on-trend.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Cataracts, Patellar Luxation, Hypothyroidism
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Parainfluenza, Canine, Kennel Cough, Canine Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Canine Distemper
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Minimal Grooming
Weight Gain Potential	Low Chance
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 18% Fat: 8% Glucosamine Probiotics Fish Oil Azodyl

The Pom-A-Pug has a life expectancy of 8-12 years. In these years, it can inherit some of the following canine diseases:

Patellar Luxation: Itis caused when the kneecap of your dog is dislocated from its original location. The signs are lameness in the start and slowly move to sharp pain while trying to stand and walk. If you see your dog is having a problem in walking, take it to a vet for proper treatment.
Cataracts: It is a condition where cloudiness forms in the eye of your dog. It is not a very dangerous health issue and does not always require cataract surgery. Nutritional supplements at vets recommendation can help a lot in clearing the vision but if nothing changes, you have to move to the surgery after consulting a veterinarian.