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

Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Pug Shibas are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Malti-Pugs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Pug and Shiba Inu mix

Pug and Maltese

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

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

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Fawn
Pied

Fawn
Black
White

Pug Shibas have short coats.

Malti-Pugs have medium-length coats.

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.

A Malti-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.

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

Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Allergies
Dry Eye

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Atopic Dermatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Pug Dog Encephalitis

Full Body Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

Pug Shiba has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Malti-Pug has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Fetch, Catch treats, Running, Soccer

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.

Malti-Pugs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Malti-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 Pug Shiba, it's at least 5 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 Malti-Pug, it's at least 2 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.

In general most Malti-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.

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

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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.

For an average 10-13 pound (5 - 6 kg) Malti-Pug feed 0.5 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 Pug Shiba is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Malti-Pug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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.

The average per month expenses of a Malti-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.

Pug Shibas have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Pug Shibas are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Malti-Pugs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Pug Shibas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Malti-Pugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Pug Shibas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Malti-Pugs are highly friendly around strangers.

Pug Shibas may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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