WHAT DOES A PUG YORKIE MIX LOOK LIKE?!?!
What do you get when you mix a Pug and a Yorkshire Terrier? A Pugshire!
Pugshires are super cute toy dogs with medium-length coats. Since both the pug and yorkie are playful toy dogs, the pugshire mix makes for an idea companion. Many people say the Pug traits become dominant having many of the traits of a pug including fun loving, comical and a great companion. The other big pro is this pug yorkie mix loves children. They make great lap dogs and have good energy, but can also lie about on the couch. The pug yorkie mix often has a life span of 12-15 years old.
This article is about the Pugshire dog - a Yorkie Pug mix breed dog. In it you will learn:
WHAT IS A PUG YORKIE MIX?
PROS AND CONS OF PUGSHIRE BREED
PUGSHIRE HISTORY
BREED APPEARANCE
QUICK FACTS
PUGSHIRE LIFESPAN
HEALTH ISSUES
COSTS OF A PUG YORKIE MIX
PUGSHIRE PUPPIES
PARENT BREEDS
CONCLUSIONS
WHAT IS A PUG YORKIE MIX?
Pugshires are one of the cutest pug mixes out there. The Pugshire was invented in early 2000 as a designer Pug Yorkie mix. They usually weigh between 7-12 pounds and will only grow to 12 inches tall. They have medium-length coats and we really love them because they shed less than your normal pug and have slightly less energy than your normal Yorkie! What a great combination! In addition, Pugshires make great lap dogs and are great with children. Since both the pug and Yorkie are playful toy dogs, the Pugshire mix makes for an ideal companion. The Pug Yorkie mix makes the cutest puppy which is both curious and devoted. Finally, the Pugshire will have fewer health issues than either of its purebred parent and with a lifespan of 12-15 years the Pugshire mix will keep you company for a long long time.
A few cute Pugshire names we have come across in the past!
Baxter, Bella, Charlie, Coco, Finn, Jake, Lily, Walnut, Boo, Biscuit, Button, Dixie, and Elvis.
PUGSHIRE PROS
Great companions
Great with children
Less shedding
Less hair maintenance than a full Yorkie
Good energy
Less health issues than either parent breed.
BREED APPEARANCE
What does the Pug Yorkie mix look like? Well, they are around 12-15 inches tall and weigh anywhere between 7 to 12 pounds. The Pugshires fur is a little longer than a pug but not as long as a Yorkie. They usually have small furry ears (unlike the little velvet ears of the pug) that will flop forward. Pugshires have brown eyes and either a black or brown nose and usually have a dark mask and lighter body. They have a medium coat length with straight hair.
QUICK - PUG YORKIE MIX - FACTS
SIZE: Usually around 7-12lb
Height: 12-15 inches
Colors: brown, red, black, blue silver, merle, white, brindle.
Personality: great companions especially for children.
Training: semi stubborn but eager to please.
The pugshire originated in 2000 as a designer toy dog hybrid between the Pug and Yorkie.
PUGSHIRE TRAITS
FRIENDLY: HIGH
EXERCISE: MEDIUM
BARKING: MEDIUM
GROOMING: LOW
TRAINING: MEDIUM
SHEDDING: LOW
PERSONALITY: CUTIE PATOOTIE
PUGSHIRE COST
The pugshire is a good dog for someone on a budget because they eat less than the big dogs and have less medical needs than their purebred parents.
How much is a Pugshire puppy? A Pug Yorkie Mix puppy will cost up to $700 - $1500.
Food Cost: The average Pugshire will eat 1 cup of food per day, that about 20-30$ worth of food per month depending on what dog food you buy. This pug yorkie mix eats only about $1 a day. Pretty cheap!
Medical Expenses for a Pugshire can average 450-550 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 health insurance, please try to get your Pugshire puppy insured for the first year or two. After they are a year old, they 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 Expenses - May be as high as $700 if trips to the groomer are necessary. Many yorkshires don’t need to go to the groomer.
PUGSHIRE PUPPIES
Pugshire puppies are super cute. There are usually only 3-5 puppies in a Pugshire litter, and the puppies are known for playfulness, jealousy, and being extremely devoted. Pug Yorkie Mix puppies will grow extremely loyal and bond with their owner very quickly. They will follow in your shadow and always be asking for affection and treats.
WATCH THIS CUTE VIDEO OF PUG YORKIE MIX PUPPIES!
BUY A PUGSHIRE PUPPY - QUICK TIPS
Don’t use a pet store - The puppies often come from a puppy mill with horrible conditions.
Consider Adoption - think about finding an older Pugshire puppy from sites like https://theshelterpetproject.org/
Puppy Mills often pose as Pugshire breeders! Please visit the breeder and poke around first!
Find a responsible breeder. A good Pugshire breeder will have a spacious clean home. They should be transparent and open. Good Pugshire breeders will want to meet you in person. FaceTime is usually a good way to check the Pugshire 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!
PUGSHIRE HEALTH CONCERNS
Patellar Luxation or kneecap dislocation from being so active for their whole life.
Tracheal Collapse - please make sure they are wearing a harness and not a dog collar!
Brachycephalic syndrome - trouble breathing
Minor Eye Problems like retinal dysplasia or corneal dystrophy
PARENT BREEDS
THE YORKIE (A.K.A THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER)
Known as the tomboy of dogs, these spunky small pooches have a big personality. They have lots of courage and confidence. They are great for dog sports and agility training and make great family dogs.
Yorkies are traditionally rat hunting dogs. They were blue-collar pets used to clean out vermin in coal mines and cotton mills. They are a great lap dog and devoted to their owners.
QUICK YORKIE FACTS:
Toy breed:
Size: 8-9 high
Weight 3-7 pounds
Life Expectancy - 12 - 15 years
Human Like Hair
Hypoallergenic
Yorkies also have great hair! They’re known for long, flowing, silky hair that can swish around as they run. Sadly, though these flowing Yorkie locks are gorgeous, they are time-consuming if you want to take proper care of your dog. If a Yorkie owner doesn’t brush their hair every day they can get tangles and knots. Luckily they don’t have an undercoat and that means no shedding! It’s amazing, but this good hair gene gets passed onto your Pug Yorkie mix. It solves the nightmare that all pug owners are familiar with: the pug hair shedding!
YORKSHIRE TERRIERS ARE:
Friendly - high
Exercise - medium
Health Issues - medium
Barking - medium
Grooming Needs - high
Training - high
Shedding Level - low
YORKIE HEALTH
Yorkshire Terriers are prone to a few particular health issues including:
Patellar Luxation or kneecap dislocation from being so active for their whole life.
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This comes up as loss of appetite or increased hunger and having trouble seeing. They can also get anxiety, tremors, and very low energy.
Dental Disease is also common in yorkies as well as pugs. Heck, dental disease is common in all dogs so its important to give your dogs teeth cleaning treats, brush their teeth occasionally, and take them to the vet regularly to have their teeth and mouth checked.
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
PUGSHIRE - THE PUG YORKIE MIX BREED
CONCLUSION
The Yorkie Pug mix is a super cute combination and takes some of the best traits from its Pug and Yorkshire terrier parents. As with any purebred mix, your chances of health concerns are reduced. They are slightly more stubborn than a purebred Yorkie but the Pugshires snuggly playfulness will more than makeup for it.