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

Active
Kind
Protective
Fearless
Loyal
Trainable

Pughasas are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Black Mouth Curs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pughasas make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Black Mouth Curs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Lhasa Apso, Pug

Hounds, Terriers, Feist-type Dogs

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®

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Fawn
White

Brown
Black
Fawn
Isabella
Brindle

Pughasas have medium-length coats.

Black Mouth Curs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

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.

A Black Mouth Cur can have a litter of 12-18 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Black Mouth Curs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Pughasas typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Black Mouth Curs are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Corneal Ulcer

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Pughasas are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Black Mouth Curs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Pughasas need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Black Mouth Curs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Pughasas have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Black Mouth Curs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

The Pughasa is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Black Mouth Curs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Hiking, Camping, Watching tv, Playing, Running, Walking, Fetching, Tug-of-war

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.

Black Mouth Curs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Black Mouth Cur, it's at least 14 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.

In general most Black Mouth Curs usually need at least 60 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Black Mouth Cur has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Black Mouth Cur 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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.

For an average 40-95 pound (18 - 43 kg) Black Mouth Cur feed 3 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 cost of a Black Mouth Cur is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of a Black Mouth Cur is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Black Mouth Cur is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Pughasas make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Black Mouth Curs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Pughasas are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Black Mouth Curs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Pughasas are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Black Mouth Curs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Pughasas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Black Mouth Curs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pughasas have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Black Mouth Curs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Pughasas are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Black Mouth Curs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.