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

Active
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Tolerant

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Lhasa Apso, Pug

Harrier and Bluetick Coonhound

Brown

Brown

Black
Fawn
White

Blue
Black
White

Pughasas have medium-length coats.

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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.

The Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Corneal Ulcer

Ear Health and Infection

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

Ear Examination

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier, it's at least 6 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 Bluetick Coonhound Harriers 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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harrier 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
Comb
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 60-100 pound (27 - 45 kg) Bluetick Coonhound Harrier 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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier 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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier 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 Bluetick Coonhound Harrier is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Bluetick Coonhound Harriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.