Shug Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Curious
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Watchful
Cheerful

Shug dogs are extremely heavy shedders, they will lose a large amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Shug.

The Shug breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

German Shepherd, Pug

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

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brindle
Fawn
Cream

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

Wiry

A Shug can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Shugs 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 Shug is a very healthy breed, with little need for frequent vet visits. However, it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome

X-Rays
Respiratory Tests
Blood Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

Shugs 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.

Shug 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 Shugs a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

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

Shugs 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.

Walks, Walks dog parks, Cuddli, Playing fetch, Tracking, Hide and seek, Walking, Cuddling, Training, Water, Feeding, Tug-of-war, Walk

Shugs 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 Shug, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Shug 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 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) Shug 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 Shug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shug 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 Shug 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 Shug 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.

The Shug is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

A Shugs 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

Shugs 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

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

Shugs are very friendly around strangers.

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

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