Pug Pit

United States

Pug and American Pit Bull Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Brindle
Sable

Pug Pits are known for their short coat.

Straight

5-8 puppies per pregnancy

A Pug Pit 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.

The adaptability of Pug Pit dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Pug Pit 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
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Hypothyroidism
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer
Dry Eye

Eye Problems
Heart Disease

Full Body Physical Examination

Pug Pit have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Pug Pit breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Walking, Tug of war, Taking walks, Throwing ball, Cuddling, Playing, Sleeping, Running, Snuggling, Toys, Chillin, Eating

Medium

Pug Pits 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.

6 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pug Pit, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

45 minutes

In general most Pug Pits 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 Pug Pit is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Weekly

Pug Pit 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
Nail Clipper

2 cups

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Pug Pit feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$1.70 - $2.00 / day

The average cost of a Pug Pit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

$48 - $63 / month

The average per month expenses of a Pug Pit 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 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.

The Pug Pit is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

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

Pug Pits are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Pug Pits are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Pug Pits 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 Pug Pit is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Pug Pit 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.

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