Cocker Pug Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful

Cocker 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 Cocker Pug. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Cocker Pugs are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Cocker Pug is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

Pug, Cocker Spaniel

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black
Brown

The coat of a Cocker Pug is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

A Cocker Pug can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Cocker 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 Cocker 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.

Ear Infections
Entropion
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hypothyroidism
Atopy Dermatitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Diabetes
Heart Murmur
Mast Cell Tumors

Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
Skin Scraping
Allergy Tests
Ear Examination
Biopsy
Eye examination
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Serum Chemistry Tests

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Cocker Pugs may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Cocker 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.

The Cocker Pug dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

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

Cocker Pugs tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Chase, Playing, Tug-of-war, Walking, Cuddling, Swimming, Camp, Fetch, Swim, Walk

Cocker 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 Cocker Pug, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cocker Pugs usually need at least 45 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 Cocker Pug is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Cocker 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

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 18-35 pound (8 - 16 kg) Cocker Pug feed 2.5 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 Cocker Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cocker 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.

Cocker Pugs has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Cocker Pug is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

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.

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

A Cocker Pugs typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Cocker Pugs are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Cocker Pugs are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Cocker 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 Cocker Pug is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Cocker 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.

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