Pug-Zu Dog Breed Information

Posted on Nov 28, 2019, Modified : Mar 30, 2020 Zina

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Country of Origin	Unknown
Nicknames and Other Names	Pug and Shih Tzu Mix Pug Tzu
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbred
Group	Toy Breed
Bred For	Companion Dog
Size	Small Sized
Recognized By	ACHC, DBR, DRA, IDCR
Life Span	10-12 Years
Ideal Weight	8-22 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	8-12 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Long and Fluffy or Short and Coarse
Common Colors	Brown, Fawn, Black, Apricot, Brindle
Markings	Black, White
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Pug Shih Tzu

The Pug-Zu is a designer breed that is the crossbreed of the two cute, little purebred Dogs: Pug and Shih-Tzu. The combination of these two popular breed results in The adorable Pug-Zu. It is a small-sized dog breed that does excellent as a lap dog.

Pug-Zu is a small dog with a strong build. It is best suited in an apartment with a loving family who can take care of it. It makes an excellent family companion even for a novice dog owner. Pug-Zu does not have a high activity level and does well with less activity but needs an affectionate family.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Pug-Tzu is playful, friendly, devoted, and very affectionate. They are a perfect lapdog that is suitable for a novice or a first-time dog owner. Their devoted and friendly nature makes them an excellent family companion for all age members in the family.

Behavior: Being a lapdog and a companion dog, Pug-Zu thrives on the love and attention of its people. If they are not provided with enough attention and interaction they need, they tend to get depressed and destructive. They will start chewing on stuff and baking if they are left alone for a long period of time.

Personality: The personality of the Pug-Zu is loving, lively, intelligent, and sweet. They love to spend time with their family either playing with them or just sleeping on their lap. They love to be a center of attraction, so they need to be involved in all the family activities. Their sweet and friendly nature even with strangers doesn’t make them excellent watchdogs.

Pug-zu playing — Pug-Zu playing on the grass.
Image Source: Lucky Pug

Training

Training Pug-Zu is not a very difficult task as training most of the other designer dog breeds. They are very eager to please their owners and are quick at learning new commands and instructions. While training them, firm and consistent leadership are required.

A positive method is the best method while training your Pug-Zu. Treats and lots of vocal praises motivate them to be focused on the training session.

Is Pug-Zu Child-Friendly?

Yes, Pug-Zu is very friendly with children and makes a great playmate for them. They are sweet and loving with children who can play and be by their sides all day. Although they are small in size and kids might play rough with them. Therefore, close supervision is needed so your kids do not become harsh on your Pug-Zu by pulling and pinching its skin.

Pug-zu and a baby playing.
Image Source: Instagram-@dobby_the_pugzu

Facts

Since Pug-Zu is a hybrid, it has not yet been recognized by any major kennel club.
It is a very dependent dog that will fully depend on you once you bring it home.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Cataracts, Lens Luxation, Epilepsy, Patellar Luxation
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Coronavirus, Kennel Cough, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Minimal to Moderate Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Average
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	Skin Allergy
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 22% Protein Fat: 8% Glucosamine Fish Oil Multivitamins

Pug-Zu is a designer dog breed that can face a few possible canines and genetic health problems in their lifetime:

Patellar Luxation: It is a condition where the knee cap of your dog gets dislocated from its original place. it causes difficulties in moving but is not a serious problem. With some movement of your dog’s leg, the bone will come back to the right place. However, it does not get well by itself, immediate vet check-up is needed.

Hip Dysplasia: It is a genetic condition that is passed from its parent breeds. It is a painful situation that makes the movement of your dog difficult due to the underdeveloped or dislocation of the hip socket. So, before buying a puppy, always check for its parent’s health problems.