Box-a-Pug Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Box-a-Pug is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Fearless
Cheerful
Brave
Bright

Box-a-Pug dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Box-a-Pug. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

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Boxer, Pug

2000s

Brown

Black

Brown
Fawn
Silver
Black
Brindle

Box-a-Pugs are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Box-a-Pug can have a litter of 2-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Box-a-Pugs are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Box-a-Pug breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Bloat
Cancer
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

X-Rays
Physical Examination
CT or MRI scan
Blood Work
Radiography

Box-a-Pug have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Box-a-Pugs dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walk, Play, Cuddle, Sleep, Run, Catch treats, Fetch, Bath time, Speak, Shake, Chew Bones, Walking, Tug-of-war, Chase, Walks, Sit, Throw ball, Take nice, Shake paw

Box-a-Pugs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Box-a-Pug, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Box-a-Pugs usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Box-a-Pug is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Box-a-Pug should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-26 pound (9 - 12 kg) Box-a-Pug feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Box-a-Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Box-a-Pug is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Box-a-Pugs are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Box-a-Pugs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Box-a-Pugs are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Box-a-Pugs are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Box-a-Pugs are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Box-a-Pug is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Box-a-Pug is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Box-a-Pug dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.