Pughasa Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Cheerful

Pughasa dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pughasa. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Pughasas are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Pughasa is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

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Lhasa Apso, Pug

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
Fawn
White

The coat of a Pughasa falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

A Pughasa can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Pughasas 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 Pughasa 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.

Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Corneal Ulcer

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests

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

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

The Pughasa is a vocal breed, with a tendency to bark and howl frequently. They may not be the best fit for those seeking a quiet companion. Their barks can vary and can indicate different emotions and needs.

Play keep away, Walk, Tug-of-war, Dressing up, Run, Playing

Pughasas 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 Pughasa, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pughasas usually need at least 25 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 Pughasa is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Pughasa should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Pughasa 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 Pughasa is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pughasa 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.

Pughasas has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Pughasa is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

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.

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

A Pughasas 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

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

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

Pughasas 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.

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

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