THE HUG: A Pug Husky Mix Breed
WHAT DOES A PUG HUSKY MIX LOOK LIKE?!?!
What do you get when you mix a half Pug and half Husky? A Hug!
HUG QUICK FACTS:
The Hug is a super rare cross breed of a Pug and a Husky. This combination of a bigger and smaller breed dog may seem awkward at first, but the Hug takes the best traits of the Pug and Husky breed to make for an amazing companion! The Hug is an extremely fun and playful dog. They are extremely smart and motivated to please. They are great for going on long hikes or snuggling on the couch.
@hug2_rinajade75 - THE HUG - A Pug Husky Mix Breed Looks Like This!
This article is everything about the Hug dog - a half Husky half Pug mix breed dog.
In it you will learn:
WHAT IS A PUG HUSKY MIX?
PROS AND CONS OF HUG BREED
HUG HISTORY
WHAT DOES A HUSKY PUG LOOK LIKE
HUSKY PUG QUICK FACTS
COSTS OF A HUSKY PUG MIX
HUG PUPPIES - HOW TO BUY THEM
HUG LIFE EXPECTANCY
PUG HUSKY AGGRESSION
PUG HUSKY TRAINING
HEALTH PROBLEMS
PARENT BREEDS:
HUSKY INFO
PUG INFO
CONCLUSIONS
WHAT IS A PUG HUSKY MIX BREED?
The hug looks like a little snuggly cutie. They are an amazing pug mix breeds and due to the big difference between each parent breed, Hugs are normally quite healthy. The Hug can have lots of different looks, from short bristly coat like a pug to a medium length coat more like the husky. Their face has an elongated muzzle which makes them generally less susceptible to breathing health problems. The Hug also takes after its working breed Husky parent and is much easier to train than the stubborn pug pure breed. The Hug mix will be high energy and fun loving addition to any family.
A few cute Hug names we have come across in the past!
Chester, Dakota, Flip, Lady, Nell, Roscoe, Pearl, Molly, Loki, Blue, and Elvis.
@alanagroover - HUG - Pug Husky Mix Breed
PUGSKY PROS
Friendly
Full Of Energy
Easy To Train
Good Guard Dog
Playful
Crazy Eyes!
HUG HISTORY
. The Hug is a designer breed of dog of half Pug and half Husky. This means that someone took a pure breed Pug and pure breed Husky dog and tried combining them! We don’t know who bred the first Pug Husky mix, but they became widely available in early 2000 as a designer crossover mix. The popularity of the Hug is due to it’s amazing eyes and that they make for cute little fluffy puppies.
We do know that the Husky was originally bred by the Chukichi people of Siberia and were brought to Alaska in 1908 to work as sled dogs. This is starkly different from the Pug which has long been known as a lap dog to royalty! We couldn’t amazing a more different couple!
HUG - HALF PUG HALF HUSKY LOOKS!
Also known as the Hug, Pugsky, or the Hugpy, these dogs are much bigger than your average pug weighing anywhere between 14-40 pounds and standing 15-30 inches tall. The average Hug looks a bit more like a Husky than a pug. Most have short to medium length fur and these dogs are known to shed! Their coats can be either Black/Gray/Red/Silver/White with short Brown/Tan fur being the most common combination.
HUG EYES: The most extreme feature of the Pug Husky mix are those Husky eyes. They mix the round full eyes of the pug with the almond shaped eyes of a husky. Most have a stark white band around the pupil making their eyes really stand out. The most amazing thing is the Half Pug Half Husky eye color. The Hug dog can have different color eyes ranging from Deep Blue to Amber. Some have what are called bi-eyes, when each eye is a different color.
PHOTO: @simply.gina_ , @milldogg86 , @angelamcclure13 , @blaineco, @roscoe_and_stanley, @just_holt
QUICK - PUG HUSKY MIX - FACTS
WEIGHT: Usually around 20-40lb
HEIGHT: 15-30 inches
COLORS: BLACK, FAWN, SILVER, TAN.
Personality: Great Companion With Lots Of Energy.
Training: EASY
The HUG originated in 2000 as a designer working dog hybrid in America by crossing a Siberian Husky and Pug breeds.
HOW BIG CAN A HUG GET?
They are normally much bigger than your average pug and some can be quite big! Weighing over 30 pounds and standing up to 30 inches tall.
HUG TRAITS
FRIENDLY: HIGH
EXERCISE: HIGH
BARKING: MEDIUM
GROOMING: MEDIUM
TRAINING: EASY
SHEDDING: MEDIUM
PERSONALITY: LOYAL ENERGETIC
HUGSKY COST
The Hug is a great family dog and kids love playing with little Hug puppies. Like most dogs, you should spend some time on obedience training. The Hug takes after it’s Husky parents and has a lot of energy. This mixed with the stubborn qualities of the pug makes it important to train your Hug early. But how much does a Hug cost? The cost of buying a Hug will be pretty high because not many people breed these designer dogs. Luckily the medical expenses and grooming on your average Hug will be lower than a purebreed Pug.
How much is a Hug puppy? A Pug Husky Mix puppy will cost up to $750 - $2000. Frankly though it’s unlikely that you will find one for $750 if you can even find one at all! This mix is pretty rare due to the size difference of the two parent breeds. Just make sure when finding a Hug for sale that you don’t stumble into a puppy mill.
Food Cost: The average Hug will eat about 1.5-2 cups of food per day, that about 40-60$ worth of food per month depending on what dog food you buy. This Pug Husky mix eats about $2 worth of food a day. That’s a little more than it’s smaller breed mix friends, but still affordable!
Medical Expenses for a Hug can average $300-500 per year.
Insurance: We recommend every dog have health insurance. This can cost around $50 a month. Surgeries and accidents can cost you big money, upwards of $1000 to $5000 dollars for a minor surgery. If you find you can not afford pet health insurance, please try to get your Hug puppy insured for the first year or two. That is when they are the most curious. Hugs are energetic dogs and will chew on anything they can get a hold of. After they are a year old, the puppies make better decisions and are slightly less likely to swallow something they shouldn’t. We recommend TruPanion, because they are easy to communicate with.
Average Non Annual Pug Husky puppy cost - Your yearly cost for extras should be pretty low. Get a good brush to control your Hug’s shedding and a nice harness because they will require lots of walks. If you require a groomer or a dog walker, expect your average running costs to go way up. $600. In addition plan on spending a few hundred dollars in the first year on obedience training school for your Hug. It will be worth the expense!
Check out our Pug Husky grooming guide for DIY at home tips!
HUG PUPPIES
Husky puppies are one of our favorite cute puppy breeds. Pug puppies are even cuter! So the Hug puppy must be the cutest of them all! There are usually only 4-5 puppies in a Hug litter depending if the mom is a Pug or a Siberian Husky. An average Husky has between 3-6 puppies in a litter! Meanwhile a Pug has around the same 4-6 puppies at a time. The Hug puppies are known for playfulness, chewing on things, and being extremely pack oriented. Pug Husky Mix puppies will be extremely friendly and want to use their energy. They are extremely smart and eager to please.
WATCH THIS CUTE VIDEO OF PUG HUSKY MIX PUPPIES!
BUY A HUG PUPPY - QUICK TIPS
Don’t use a pet store - Any Hug or Pugsky puppies you find will often come from a puppy mill with horrible conditions.
Consider Adoption - think about finding an older Hug puppy from sites like https://theshelterpetproject.org/
Puppy Mills often pose as Hug breeders! Please visit the breeder and poke around first!
Find a responsible breeder. A good Hug breeder will have a spacious clean home. They should be transparent and open. Good Hug Mix breeders will want to meet you in person. They will also specialize in only one or two mix breeds. FaceTime is usually a good way to check the Hug puppies living conditions if they are far away. They should be happy to share with you any information you ask, provide vet/vaccine documentation, and should recommend that you get insurance. They will not always have puppies available, this isn’t a factory!
HUG LIFE EXPECTANCY
Your average Pug has a similar life expectancy to the Husky. Both will live on average around 12-16 years, so you can expect the Hug to also live around 12-16 years old. This is a new breed so there isn’t a lot of scientific data out there. The higher lifespan of the lethargic Pug might be offset by the energetic Husky. However the average Hug also has better breathing due to its elongated muzzle. This will play a roll in letting your Hug live for a long long time!
HUG AGGRESSION
The short answer is no. Hugs are no more aggressive than any other dog. Though these dogs have a lot of energy, so if not properly obedience trained the Hug can become problematic in the home. Because of the Hug’s high energy, there might be a stereotype that they like to destroy things, but just think of it this way. The Husky parent is a working dog and so the Hug needs to have a job. You can work this into your Hug’s daily routine. Give them something to chew on, give them something activity to perform. It will be great bonding time for you and let your Hug blow off some steam too!
HUG TRAINING
@roscoe_and_stanley - HUG TRAINING TIPS
The Hug might not be the best fit for a first time dog owner. They have an enormous amount of energy which means that they will require a good amount of training. There is also a chance that your half Pug half Husky might take on some of the stubborn qualities of the Pug.
In general, we recommend you use only positive reinforcement in training your dog. Use tons of treats and praise them whenever they do something you want them to.
To properly train your Pug Husky mix we recommend you also take them to obedience school. This will both allow your Hug to learn how to follow commands, be social around other dogs, pay attention while distracted. Obedience school also has the benefit of helping teach you, the owner, new tricks for training your puppy.
The Hug needs a lot of exercise every day. Though the Pug is a lazy couch potato, the Husky parents need up to 2 hours of exercise per day. That makes this a great dog for families who like hiking and outdoor activities. The Hug is not a great apartment dog.
PRO TIP: Get your Hug a nice no pull front leading halter and it will be much easier to walk! THIS IS OUR FAVORITE HALTER.
QUICK HUG TRAINING TIPS:
Send your Hug to Obedience School early.
Crate Train your Hug as a puppy.
Spend 10 minutes every day training.
Work on the basics first: Sit, Stay, Come.
COMMON HUG HEALTH CONCERNS
The Hug is a good mix because it’s parent breeds are so different. However the Hug might have a few medical problems that you will want to be aware of. These include a few Hug eye problems and watching out for their hips and knees.
Patellar Luxation or kneecap dislocation from being so active for their whole life.
Cataracts: Clouding of the normally clear eye, blurring their vision and eventually leading to blindness.
Corneal dystrophy - degenerative eye disease.
Minor Eye Problems like cataracts, retinal dysplasia, or corneal dystrophy
Hip Dysplasia - when the hip ball becomes dislocated.
Dental Decay - Brush those teeth so they dont become rotten or infected.
PARENT BREEDS
THE HUSKY
The Husky was originally bred by the Chukichi people of Siberia and were brought to Alaska in 1908 to work as sled dogs. This is starkly different from the Pug which has long been known as a lap dog to royalty! We couldn’t amazing a more different couple! They have a compact body with a nice furry coat and upright ears. Many Huskies have a beautiful silver black coat.
QUICK HUSKY FACTS:
BREED: Working
SIZE: 20-30 Inches high
WEIGHT: 35-55 pounds
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-15 years
FUR: Short Hair
HYPOALLERGENIC: NO
COAT: Black/Tan/Silver
In 1925, a bunch of children in the town of Nome came down with Diphtheria. The closest hospital was over 1000 miles away, so one Husky team ran over 674 miles to bring medicine to save these sick children. Thats a lot of running!
HUSKIES ARE:
Friendly - HIGH
Exercise - HIGH
Health Issues - LOW
Barking - LOW
Grooming Needs - MEDIUM
Training - EASY
Shedding Level - HIGH
HUSKY HEALTH
Huskies are medium sized dogs and so are prone to a few particular health issues including problems with eyes and hips.
Patellar Luxation or kneecap dislocation from being active for their whole life.
Hip Displasia: When the hip ball becomes dislocated.
Cataracts: Clouding of the normally clear eye, blurring their vision and eventually leading to blindness.
Corneal dystrophy - degenerative eye disease.
The Pug (A.K.A The Potato of Dogs)
Pugs are the cutest, and at PugCity we live and breathe these cuties! They are the most snuggly of dogs and your average pug is 30% dog, 30% clown, 40% potato.
Pugs a toy breed, often 10-13 inches high and weighing from 14 to 20 pounds. They have an average life span of 13 to 15 years with short smooth hair. The most usual pug colors are fawn and black (the black pug usually sheds less than the white). They are sweet-natured and adaptable, but also extremely stubborn at times. Any pug owner who has tried to get their little guy to poop while its raining knows what Im talking about. Pugs are flat nosed with big round eyes that give them pretty human like expressions. The pug used to be a royal dog and is one of the most popular dogs today.
PUG QUICK FACTS
Toy breed,
Size: 10-13 high
Weight 14-20 pounds
Life Expectancy - 13 - 15 years
Short Shedding Hair (Fawn pugs shed more than black pugs)
Pugs can be difficult to potty train, but once you have bonded with your pug, you will definitely forgive them. They also have this quirky head tilt when they are interested in something. Pugs will roll their head from side to side as if testing their ears to make sure they heard you right!
PUG HEALTH ISSUES:
Brachycephalic Syndrom: They are part of the brachycephalic family of dogs with short smushed in faces. This means the pug’s air flow into their nose isn’t what it should be and they can have trouble breathing. So take care with your pug on hot days and especially if flying with them. Pugs also have big bulging eyes that can get injured quite easily.
Mitral Valve disease is another thing to look out for, its a type of heart disease common in smaller dogs, and symptoms include loss of energy and coughing.
Tracheal Collapse: please make sure they are wearing a harness and not a dog collar! We love this medium-size Puppia Harness. It fits perfect for most pugs.
Skin Issues: They are prone to mites and yeast infections in their folds and their ears. We use this ear cleaner on Momo occasionally and it seems to help! *Note: if you see anything unusual about your pug’s ears or skin, please visit your vet!
Hip Problems: Pugs also can develop bad hips from years of jumping up and down on couches. This is called hip dysplasia and can be managed by keeping their weight down.
Good news! Many of these negative pug health traits can be mitigated by mixing the pug with another dog like a yorkie!
PUGS ARE:
Personality: Fun + Stubborn
Friendly - High
Exercise - Low
Health Issues - High
Barking - Medium
Grooming Needs - Low
Training - stubborn
Shedding Level - High
@just_holt - What does a - HUG - White Half Husky Half Pug mix breed look like?
CONCLUSION
The Hug or Pugsky mix is a super cute combination and takes some of the best traits from its Pug and Husky parents. They are snuggly yet energetic and loyal dogs. As with any purebred mix, your chances of health concerns are reduced especially because of the elongated muzzle. However both parents are prone to hip issues and the Husky has some eye issues to consider. This is a high energy dog, so make sure you like the outdoors before you get one!