Frenchie Pug Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Keen
Cheerful
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright

Frenchie Pug dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Frenchie Pug. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

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

Pug, French Bulldog

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

1900s

Brown

Black

Black
Cream
White
Fawn
Brindle

The coat of a Frenchie Pug dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Frenchie Pug 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.

Frenchie 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 Frenchie 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.

Entropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Skeletal/Joint Conditions
Neurological Conditions

Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Eye conditions

Biopsy
Neurological Examination
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Orthopedic Exam
Hormone Analysis
Cardiac Test
Clinical Exam
Blood, Urine and Organ Tests

Frenchie Pugs may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Frenchie 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 Frenchie Pug dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

The Frenchie Pug breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Frenchie 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.

Walk, Dog Parks, Fetching, Tug of war, Walking, Playing, Running, Sleeping

Frenchie 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 Frenchie Pug, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Frenchie 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 Frenchie Pug is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Frenchie 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

Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 18-23 pound (8 - 10 kg) Frenchie Pug 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 Frenchie Pug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Frenchie Pug 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.

The Frenchie Pug have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Frenchie Pugs lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

Frenchie Pug dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

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

Frenchie Pugs are average friendly dogs towards children.

Frenchie 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

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

Frenchie Pugs are very friendly around strangers.

Frenchie Pugs have an average level of playfulness. The Frenchie Pugs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

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