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As with all hybrids, the Pug-Zu carries traits from both the mother breed and father breed. Most Pug-Zus look very Pug like. They are more muscular than their Shih-Tzu kin and will have the markings of the Pug. The markings are either fawn (black ears/face with a tan body) or a black color. The most noticeable trait is the flat face that the Pug is renowned for.
The Pug-Zus is not a heavy shedding dog and tend to keep their hair like the ShihTzu. They have two coats and the outer layer will grow as long as a Shih Tzu. If the outer layer is separated from the skin, a short Pug like layer is visible.
The Pug-Zus tail will be curled but not as tight as a Pug. It will be very similar to the curl of the Shih Tzu. The fur on the tail can grow long and mimic a Shih Tzu.
Pug-Zus usually have the temperament of the Pug which is family friendly by nature. They are also great with children. They love human interaction and strive to please. They will strive to be the center of attention.
The Pug-Zu is known to be a light shedder and will require regular grooming. Be sure to keep the ears clean to avoid infections. It may be a picky eater and prefer variety in its food.
Shedding depends on whether the pugzu takes after the pug or the shihtzu side. My pugzu shed more than my full pug.
The Pug-Zu requires plenty of socialization and exercise. This breed is suited for apartment living and isnt known to bark much.
Can suffer from separation anxiety, pugzus are better with the company of another dog. They like longer walks than pugs which is good as like pugs are prone to weight gain.
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14 pds., very playful puppy. He loves attention! Has picked up on many tricks to do. Very hard to potty-train.
Age :
6 months
Name:
Millie
Color:
Black with white
Description:
6 months old puz-zu dad is KC registered black pug mum is shih tzu
Age :
1
Name:
Spock
Color:
Black and white
Description:
Affectionate,cuddle bug.
Age :
9 weeks
Name:
Kona
Color:
Black & Tan
Description:
Sweet Pug Zu!
Age :
9 months
Name:
Peggy
Color:
Apricot
Description:
Peggy is a lovely dog. She gives the most kisses I've ever known from a dog. She is so well behaved and really is no trouble. She loves attention and all the family. Peggy has inherited the pug shedding which is her only downside, but she is so adorable I try not to let it bother me !!
Age :
12 years
Name:
Gizmo
Color:
Sable
Description:
Gizmo is 12 years old. His mom was a Shi tzu and his dad was a Pug.
Age :
13 weeks
Name:
Elsie
Color:
Black and cream
Description:
Elsie loves fuss. She is very playful and fantastic with my children.
Age :
8 months
Name:
Gizmo
Color:
black, white, tan
Description:
Gizmo is a very entertaining puppy that loves his family very much. He's very well mannered and loves affection. He enjoys long walks around town and playing with small stuffed animals. Great with kids, adults, men, women, other dogs... not really cats... yet. We're working on it!
Age :
2yrs
Name:
charlie
Color:
tan and white
Description:
Very friendly and playfull thinks every other dog or cat is a play friend
Age :
1
Name:
Lily
Color:
Fawn and black
Description:
Lily is an active little girl who loves to run around the park with her best friend, golden retreiver Ben, and play hide and seek around the house with mum and dad.
Age :
1
Name:
Bear
Color:
Tan
Description:
Super cute, spunky, great family dog.
Age :
Name:
Color:
Description:
Age :
1
Name:
Hamish
Color:
Black & White
Description:
fun loving and entertaining
Age :
1
Name:
Hamish
Color:
Black & White
Description:
Active, fun loving, stuborn, non agressive dog.
Age :
left 1yr right 5months
Name:
Bravo and Bijou
Color:
left red/brown right tan/black
Description:
The most loving dogs any one could ask for!
Age :
4 years
Name:
Griffen
Color:
tan/black
Description:
Griffen is a Pug-Zu. I got him from the Humane Society and they told me he was a cross between a pug and a shih-tzu. He is very easy going and a great dog all around!
