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

Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Reserved
Suspicious

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

Pit Peis are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Lhasa Apso, Pug

Shar-Pei and American Pit Bull Terrier

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®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Fawn
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White

Pughasas have medium-length coats.

Pit Peis 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 Pit Pei can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Pit Peis have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Corneal Ulcer

Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia

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

X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination
ECG
Joint Fluid Sample
Blood Work
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count

Pughasa has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Pit Pei has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Playing fetch, Walking, Watching tv, Tearing up toys, Eating Snacks, Sleeping, Running, Park, Toys, Walks, Cuddling, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Fetch

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 Pit Pei, it's at least 9 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 Pit Peis usually need at least 45 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 Pit Pei 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.

Pit Pei 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

Pin Brush
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 35-60 pound (16 - 27 kg) Pit Pei feed 2.5 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 Pit Pei is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Pit Pei is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Pit Peis have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Pughasas make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Pit Peis are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Pit Peis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pit Peis 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.

Pit Peis are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Pit Peis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Pit Peis are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Pit Peis are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.