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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Cheerful

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

Spreagles are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Spreagles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Lhasa Apso, Pug

English Springer Spaniel and Beagle

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®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Fawn
White

White
Brown
Black

Pughasas have medium-length coats.

Spreagles 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 Spreagle can have a litter of 2-14 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.

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

Pulmonic Stenosis
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Corneal Ulcer

Deafness
Cataracts
Diabetes
Corneal Dystrophy
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Myasthenia Gravis
CVI (Wobbler’s Syndrome)

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

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

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

Spreagle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Spreagles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Walking, Fetch, Walk, Hide & Seek, Dog Parks, Training, Running, Relaxing, Puzzle Toys, Walks, Long walk, Balloons, Laser, Wrestle, Swim, Hunt, Cuddle, Eating Snacks, Throwing a ball, Cuddling up

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.

Spreagles 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 Spreagle, it's at least 12 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 Spreagles usually need at least 120 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 Spreagle 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.

Spreagle 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
Dematter
Deshedder
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 41-65 pound (19 - 29 kg) Spreagle 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 Spreagle 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 Spreagle 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.

Pughasas are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Spreagle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

The Spreagle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

Spreagles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Spreagles 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.

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