Are you curious to know about the pug mixed with chihuahua breed? Commonly known as the Chug, this breed is gaining immense popularity nowadays.
The pug inherits the qualities of both the Pug and the Chihuahua, making them excellent companion dogs.
Being a pug parent for many years, I will share all that I have learnt about this pug mixed with chihuahua breed over the years.
In this blog we will explore everything about the chug breed, from their appearance to temperament, to health and needs.
So come let’s start and know more about this pug chihuahua mix breed dogs.
Pug Mixed With Chihuahua
A pug chihuahua mix dog, commonly called as chug (or Pughuahua or Pugwawa), resulting from the crossing of the pug and chihuahua, is a relatively new hybrid breed.
This pug chihuahua mix breed inherits the traits of both parent breeds and makes an unique blend of appearance and temperament.
Chug dog – Size and Appearance
Chugs are relatively small dogs 10 to 14 inches height and weighing 10 to 20 pounds.
Their appearance can vary considerably depending on which parent traits are dominant.
They can have a compact body like a pug and a shortened muzzle, slightly longer than pugs.
They can have erect ears like a chihuahua. This pug mixed with chihuahua breed dogs can have short, smooth coat with colors white, tan, brown, black or a mixture of these.
Chug dog – Temperament
This pug mixed with chihuahua breed is an affectionate breed and love to be around people.
Chugs enjoy human company and form strong bond with their owners. They are good with children and other pets.
However, sometimes they may become stubborn just like the pugs and the chihuahuas, and lots patience and positive reinforcement is required.
This pug mixed with chihuahua breed can adapt at any place, including small apartments.
Chug dog Lifespan
This pug mix with chihuahua breed can live upto 10 to 15 years. This is almost similar to lifespan of their parent breeds – the pug and the chihuahua.
However this is just an average and the actual lifespan of an individual chug can vary greatly depending on its health, genetics, environment, exercise and overall care.
With balanced diet, exercise and regular vet care chugs can enjoy a happy and healthy life.
Pug mixed with Chihuahua puppies
The pug mixed with chihuahua puppies are smart, lovable and playful, but can often be stubborn.
So training these puppies may require some extra patience and a consistent approach with lots of positive reinforcement.
The pug chihuahua mix puppies are small dogs with surprisingly bold personalities – though they are pint-sized, they often exhibit a lot of energy and an over-confident attitude.
Chugs can be prone to obesity. Therefore, regular exercise and healthy balanced diet is important for them.
Chugs thrive on daily playtime, outdoor walks and interactive games that keep both their bodies and minds active.
When buying puppies it is important to work with ethical and reputable breeders. It is especially true for a mixed breed dog where unethical breeding practices may increase the risk of inherited health issues.
Chugs may inherit health problems from both parent breeds, like joint issues, respiratory problems, skin or eye problems and so on.
So it is important to ask the breeder for health reports and detailed information about the chug puppy’s parents.
If you come across pug mixed with chihuahua puppies for sale, make sure they are coming from a responsible breeder who prioritizes health and ethical breeding practices.
Photos of Pug Chihuahua mix
Here are some photos of pug chihuahua mix posted on social media.
These Instagram posts are shared by @diego_the_boss_baby, @chico.the.chug, @pugsleythechug respectively
FAQ
What is a pug mixed with a chihuahua?
A pug mixed with a chihuahua, commonly known as chug, is a hybrid dog with parents pug and chihuahua.
Also known as Pughuahua (or Pugwawa), chugs dogs are not recognized by AKC as they are not purebred dogs.
What does a chug dog look like?
Chug dogs are small sized dogs weighing around 10-20 pounds.
They can have wrinkled, short-muzzled face like a pug, or a slightly long snout from the Chihuahua.
Tis adorable pug chihuahua mix can have compact body, big round eyes. Their ears can be floppy like a pug or erect like a chihuahua.
The coat of a chug dog can be short to medium-length, and can be smooth or slightly coarse in various colors like brown, tan etc.
