Appearance of the Pom-A-Pug
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| The Pom-A-Pug, a hybrid mix of German Toy Spitz / Pomeranian and Pug, can take on the appearance traits of one or both parent breeds. We do, however, have information on the appearance of breeders and owners of this hybrid. This is a summary of what we know about the appearance of this hybrid from this source. It is a small canine breed, measuring from 20.5 to 33 centimeters and weighing from 2.5 to 7 kilos, with a curly tail, a short muzzle similar to that of the Pug but not as short, its eyes may be a little more prominent due to the organic Pug influence, a slight to moderate underbite and a lean body with a thick neck. Its coat can be short or medium-length and smooth or semi-coarse with colors of black, black and tan, fawn with scattered markings. |
Temperament of the Pom-A-Pug
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| Your Pom-A-Pug hybrid is truly a pint-sized bundle of intelligence, love, loyalty, affection and fun. What's more, he's described as alert, friendly, cheerful, brave, protective and calm. He is small and robust enough to get along with children of all ages, other dogs and even the family cat. He's protective of his human family and won't hesitate to alert you when there's a stranger on foot. Expect him to be wary of strangers until he feels there is no danger to his family. Since the Pom parent brings a certain independence to the biological mix, he may be moderately easy to train using positive training methods. The Pug parent contributes a strong desire to please, which may moderate your hybrid's independence. This hybrid's energy levels will probably be moderate due to the Pom parent's contribution. They tend to put on weight easily, so a regular exercise program is important. |
Needs and activities of the Pom-A-Pug
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| The Pom-A-Pug hybrid is one that requires moderate levels of exercise. A long daily walk - because he's small, not as long as some larger breeds - combined with playtime in the dog park or fenced yard, will help him manage his energy levels. Be sure to include interactive fetch and Frisbee games to keep his mind challenged too. It's important to remember that he's smart and, if he's not kept mentally as well as physically, some annoying and destructive behaviors could develop due to boredom. Since he's small, he'll do well in an apartment, condo or family home, with or without a fenced-in yard. They can live in urban or rural environments and tolerate moderate temperatures, neither too hot nor too cold. Exposure to these extremes should be limited, and extra protection provided. |
Maintenance of the Pom-A-Pug
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| The Pom-A-Pug hybrid may fall into the low-to-moderate maintenance category, with a coat that will probably only need brushing once a week, weekly ear checks and cleaning with a cotton ball and an approved wash, weekly nail checks with trimming if necessary and teeth brushing at least twice a week, daily is better. Keeping up with tooth brushing and professional examinations and cleanings will help reduce the development of periodontal disease and the tooth loss that accompanies it. This hybrid is generally quite healthy, lacking the respiratory problems that afflict the Pug parent, the health problem most often encountered being related to seasonal allergies and skin conditions. They are considered low excretors, non-hypoallergenic, with a low drooling rate and low odor. |
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