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

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

Box-a-Pugs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Papiteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

​United States

United States

Boxer, Pug

Papillon, Maltese

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Fawn
Silver
Black
Brindle

White
Silver
Black
Brown
Fawn

Box-a-Pugs have short coats.

Papiteses have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Papitese can have a litter of 3-5 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 typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Papitese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Bloat
Cancer
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Portosystemic Shunt
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Food Allergies

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Box-a-Pugs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Papiteses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Fetch, Everythimg, Dog Parks

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Papitese, it's at least 5 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.

In general most Papiteses usually need at least 30 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 low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Papitese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Papitese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin 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.

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Papitese feed 1 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 cost of a Papitese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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.

The average per month expenses of a Papitese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Box-a-Pugs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Papitese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Box-a-Pugs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Papiteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Box-a-Pugs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Papiteses are highly friendly around strangers.

Box-a-Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Papiteses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.