Tibetan Pug Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Assertive
Cheerful
Willful

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

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

Pug, Tibetan Spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Black

Black
Cream
White
Brindle

Tibetan Pugs are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Tibetan Pug can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Tibetan 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 Tibetan 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.

Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Hemivertebrae
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies
Epilepsy

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Skin Evaluation
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

Tibetan 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.

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

Tibetan Pug dogs bark and howl frequently, they are not a good fit for quiet homes.

The beach, Watching tv, Walks, Sleeping

Tibetan Pugs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Tibetan Pug dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Tibetan Pug, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Tibetan 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
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-14 pound (6 - 6 kg) Tibetan 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 Tibetan Pug is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Tibetan Pug is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 Tibetan Pug have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. This breed is an independent "freethinker" and gets on the dumbest dog breeds list since they can also be stubborn — training a Tibetan Pug is an exercise in patience.

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.

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

Tibetan 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.

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

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

Tibetan 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.

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

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