Pit Pug Dog Breed

Other names:
Pitbull Pug
Pug Pit

The Pit Pug is a medium mix of the American Pit Bull Terrier and Pug, which are both medium dogs. The Pit Pug inherits a medium length, coarse coat from its parent breeds. As a medium-sized breed, height (for both male and female Pit Pug) is 11.4 to 18.8 inches at the shoulders; weight is 16.4 to 76 pounds.

Pit Pug Breed Details

Below are details and specs for the Pit Pug dog breed.

Type
Hybrid
Lifespan
12 - 15 yrs.
Height
11½ - 18¾ in.
Weight
16½ - 76 lbs
Friendliness
OverallFamily FriendlyChild FriendlyPet FriendlyStranger Friendly
Maintenance
Easy to GroomEnergy LevelExercise NeedsHealthShedding Amount
Behavior
Barks / HowlsEasy to TrainGuard DogPlayfulnessWatch Dog
Ownership
Apartment DogCan be AloneGood for Busy OwnersGood for New OwnersIntelligence

Pit Pug Breed Description

These dogs are loyal, gentle, friendly, and alert. They are also very affable with the elderly. Overall, Pit Pug are decent family dogs, and are best suited for people looking for a medium canine guardian. They are intelligent, eager to please, loyal, protective, hardworking, friendly, playful and energetic!

These dogs are perfect family companions that get along with other pets if socialized young, and children, although they may be snappy with small kids if teased. The Pit Pug is delighted to play indoors and has proven to be an outgoing, fun-loving dog that would make a fit for any variety of owner, whether a young family or an elderly couple. Dogs that do not get enough exercise usually end up with behavioral problems like barking at everything or nothing, chewing on your belongings, and even aggression. Pit Pug do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. They need to be socialized well when young, they need to get used to many people and other animals to become well rounded individuals.

About this Article

Authored by:Dog-Learn
Updated:July 23, 2018
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