Dachshund cross Pug – Common Information

Hybrid

Pugsund or Daug is a cross between a long tiny Dachshund and a curly-tailed Pug. Such a hybrid inherited the best qualities of both parents that makes this dog a lively and affectionate companion for single people, as well as for families with children.

How Does Pugsund Look Like?

The appearance of a Pugsund is a nice mixture of both its parents: its body is slightly longer than a Pug body, but not so long as a Dachshund has. You can get absolutely different puppies even in one and the same litter: one will have curled Pug-like tail, and the other will inherit the long tiny tail of a Dachshund. The muzzle is somewhere between these two breeds (not long and not short), and the ears drop like those of a Dachshund. The legs of a Pugsund are short more like a Pug. What concerns its fur, Pugsunds are short-haired of black or brown color.

The average height of a Pugsund is 28 cm, weight is about 6-9 kilos, life expectancy – is 12-15 years.

Recommendation: if your Pugsund inherited a long body just like its Dachshund parent, make sure you don’t overload your dog with active physical training – a dog with an oblong spine can easily hurt it.

Temperament and Behavior

To answer this question, it is necessary to take a look at both parent: Pugs are usually calm and lazy dogs, and, at the same time, Dachshunds are lively, active and rather stubborn. Your Pugsund may be more active or calmer, however, it may be a happy medium of both temperaments.

A Pudsund is a dog that will always follow you wherever you go, demanding a lot of attention. However, they are very lazy at times and are found dozing in a corner of the house. A Pugsund is a perfect choice for families with children: a dog will be a nice but active companion playing with kids. However, a Pugsund will also suit singles (also seniors), and couples without children.

Warning! Like its Dachshund parent, a Pugsund may show aggressiveness toward strangers and pets (owing to its hunting traits). Also, a Pugsund may like to bark too much, that may be annoying. Such dogs need to undergo special training courses to get rid of these bad manners.

It is necessary to mention, that they can be destructive if not trained properly or left alone for a long time. As their Dachshund parents, these dogs are extremely loyal and protective.

Recommendation: it is necessary to socialize your Pugsund in a proper way since these dogs may be jealous toward other pets in your house showing its proprietary character.

Some Special Training

As it was mentioned above, a Pugsund should undergo some special training course in case it is aggressive or too protective towards strangers and domestic animals.

Advice: it is better to train such a “bad-mannered” dog under the supervision of a skillful dog trainer.

Since Pugsunds may be active and playful (like a Dachshund), they will need long regular walks to release their energy. They don’t need some special physical exercises, however, you may engage your dog in agility, Frisbee play or ballgames which will definitely be a plus.

Be careful! Pugsunds should definitely know such basic commands as “Come!”, “Stop!”, “Sit!”, etc. It is advisable to teach a dog these commands since the very puppyhood.

Conclusion

Pugsund is an affectionate, lovable and friendly companion that is able to fit any type of family owing to its cheerful and tender character.

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Author of 1001doggy.com Silvia Brown
Written by Silvia Brown
Glad to see you, my friends! I started this blog several years ago as a hobby and continue to write articles about dogs.
I'm a dog lover and the proud owner of two wonderful dogs: French Bulldog Maya and Beagle Tom. It's been more than 10 years since I had a dogs and worked closely with them. I've raised four dogs throughout my life and have experience assisting in the births of two dogs. At least once a week, I volunteer with friends at a dog shelter AMA Animal Rescue and Animal Care Centers of NYC in NY.

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heidie galarza
heidie galarza
6 years ago

I have a Daug now that I’ve had for 11 years. And I’m extremely interested in getting another one. Just haven’t found any breeders. Would love more info.

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