Pug Shiba Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Fearless
Keen
Cheerful
Faithful
Charming

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

Pug and Shiba Inu mix

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Hazel

Black

Brown
Fawn
Pied

Pug Shibas are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Pug Shiba can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Pug Shibas 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 Pug Shiba 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
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Hypothyroidism
Cancer
Corneal Ulcer
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Canine Glaucoma

Allergies
Dry Eye

Full Body Physical Examination

Pug Shiba have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Fetch, Playing Ball, Seeking, Training, Relax, Walks

Pug Shibas 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 Pug Shiba, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Pug Shiba 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
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Pug Shiba feed 2 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 Pug Shiba is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pug Shiba 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.

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

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

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

Pug Shibas 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

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

Pug Shibas 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.

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

Pug Shiba may require more time, repetition and patience to learn commands than other breeds, and can be challenging to teach new things, but with patience and consistency, they can be trained.