Pugwich Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Pugwich dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pugwich. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Pugwichs are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Pugwich is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

Pug, Norwich Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Black

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Red
Black

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

Straight

A Pugwich can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Pugwichs 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 Pugwich 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.

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Epilepsy
Corneal Ulcer
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Allergies
Dry Eye

Urinalysis
Spinal Tap
Complete Blood Count
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Biochemistry Profile
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Skin Scraping Test for Allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Allergy Testing

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

Pugwich 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 Pugwich 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.

Pugwichs dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Pugwich 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.

Fetch, Running, Walking, Cuddling

Pugwichs 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 Pugwich, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pugwichs usually need at least 70 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 Pugwich is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Pugwich 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-19 pound (5 - 9 kg) Pugwich feed 1.5 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 Pugwich is somewhere $2.10 - $3.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pugwich is between $42 - $56. This makes an average of $504 - $672 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.

Pugwichs has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Pugwich 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.

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

Pugwichs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

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

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

Pugwichs 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.

The Pugwich is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Pugwich is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

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