The Pug-Zu is lively and confident with a sweet, charming personality. If it is your first time with dogs, then this tiny pooch would indeed be perfect for you. You may not have to work too hard in caring for it, but certainly need to give it most of your time and affection.
Dog Profile
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Other Names:Pugzu, Pug Tzu
Breed Registry Details:DBR, DDKC, ACHC, IDCR, DRA
Common Physical Features:Small and sturdy with a long and fluffy body; triangular, floppy high set ears; round, almond eyes; short, stumpy limbs; curled tail
History:N/A
Coat Type:Long, flowing, and silky like the Shih-Tzu or short and smooth like the Pug
Colors:Brown, fawn, apricot, white, brindle, black
Lifespan:9 – 14 years
Size:Small
Height:8 – 12 inches
Weight:8 – 22 pounds
Litter Size:2 – 4 puppies
Temperament:Curious, friendly, loyal, loveable
Kids-Friendly:Yes
Stranger-friendly:Yes; they greet them in a friendly way
Animal-Friendly:Yes
Climate Compatibility:Moderate; sensitive to heat
Apartment-friendly:Yes
Care Level:Easy
Exercise Requirements:Low; Walking and Playing: 30 minutes
Grooming Needs:Moderate
Coat Brushing:Daily; at least two times a week for those having long coats to keep it tangle-free
Bathing:Occasional; once a month
Eyes and Ears Cleaning:Regular; twice a week
Brushing of Teeth:Regular; once or twice a week
Nail Clipping:Occasional; once or twice a month
Feeding:Adults: 1 – 1.5 cup dry dog food per day
Puppies: 1/4th – ½ cup dry dog food per day
Hypoallergenic:Not known
Barking Capacity:Moderately high; especially if on the Shih Tzu’s side
Trainability:Easy
Common Health Problems:Patellar luxation, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, Legg- Calve-Perthes disease, allergies, skin problems
Origin:USA
Your Pug-Zu would wonderfully fit into the bill of a great lap dog but not a watchdog because of its over-friendliness with strangers. Train it since its puppyhood to have a grip on its strong-willed attitude.
