A Pug Rottweiler mix is an interesting dog that has been in the market for a while as one of the best mixes of Pugs and Rotts as well. They are lovely, easy to train, and as loyal as your own shadow. Many different traits make the Pug Rottweiler mix one of the best pug mixes ever; are you ready to know why? In this article you’ll get:
- All the crucial information about this incredible mix.
- Interesting facts you didn’t know about both parent breeds.
- And many care and training tips, and our favorite items to apply them easily at home.
We’ll provide you with everything you need to know about this mix before and after getting it, and the best advice to keep them happy and healthy. Let’s get right into it!
What is a Pug Rottweiler mix?
A Pug Rottweiler mix is a result of mating a Pug with a Rottweiler. You might think “well, that’s impossible”, and you’re probably right.
Still, using In Vitro Fertilization, this mix is possible – because it certainly wouldn’t happen naturally. Have you seen how small a Pug looks standing side to side with a Rottweiler?
They also come from different places. Pugs come from ancient China, where they used to be royalty and luxurious dogs. Rotts are a working breed that comes from Rome, where they used to be herding dogs until they were adopted by Germans, who put them among military and police ranks. That’s why they’re so big and strong!
However, even though the many differences between both breeds –that are quite visible at plain sight-, this Pug Rottweiler mix is an amazing way of improving both parent breeds to obtain the best of both worlds. You’ll get a dog that is balanced, well-tempered, and that meets the highest standards of loyalty!
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Physical traits of a Pug Rottweiler mix
Just like with any of the Pug mixes, a Pug and Rottweiler mix inherits physical traits from both parents. There’s a slight difference from other mixes though since some of the physical traits are more prone to appear. This causes most Pug Rottweiler mixes to be similar in appearance. Those traits are:
- Similar to Pugs in size; making them great for apartments
- The color of Rottweiler.
- Their ears; because Pugs and Rottweiler both have similar types.
This is like this in most mixes with Rottweiler; they bring the color, and other factors like size come from the other parent breed. This doesn’t happen all the time though, so you may find bigger Pug Rottweiler mixes – up to 100 pounds in some cases!
Other traits may vary, like the length of the snout (the longer, the better), size of their eyes, among others. Most of the time they will be cute little dogs in every sense!
The temperament of a Pug Rottweiler mix
When you consider getting a Pugweiler, the bad reputation of Rottweiler will probably arise as a major concern. Still, we must tell you that this concern is largely exaggerated, especially when you get to live with one and know the facts of the black dog syndrome.
They are said to be aggressive and quick to violence – which doesn’t even make sense when you see that the most aggressive dogs are Chihuahuas!
As we always say; all dogs are capable of being aggressive under the right – or wrong – circumstances. When a dog is stressed, annoyed, bored, hungry or hurt, the chance they’ll become aggressive is high. Even lovely Pugs can bite the heck out of you in those cases!
A Pug Rottweiler mix will require little care regarding their health, which means you can invest time training them properly. We strongly advise that you:
- Crate train them and give them toys for separation anxiety to let them be independent.
- Socialize and introduce them to other dogs, people, pets, children, and different stimuli like loud noises.
- And give them obedience training.
With the best treats from our selection and a little bit of patience, you’ll complement a highly balanced dog that has the loyalty of Pugs and the wits of a Rottweiler.
Top 3 FAQs: Pug Rottweiler Mix
1Will a Pug Rottweiler Mix be aggressive?
No, on the contrary. Thanks to the temperament of Pugs and their natural tendency to be friendly, along with the loyalty and trainability of Rottweiler, there’s no way this mix will be aggressive. Unless, of course, something like we what mentioned above triggers this behavior.
2Can a Pug Rottweiler Mix bite?
Pug Rottweiler mixes are slightly more energetic than Pugs. That’s why you’ll have to worry about your furniture or shoes if they get bored, have excess energy, or are left alone. Other than those cases, nope, they won’t bite people or other pets.
3Are Pug Rottweiler mixes good for apartments?
Since a Pug Rottweiler mix is basically a mini Rottweiler, and thanks to their incredible trainability; yes, they are great for apartments!
Health and care of this mix
Health is not a major concern with a Pug Rottweiler mix. They are mostly free of all the issues from Pugs and Rotts. You see; since they have a smaller size, they don’t suffer from the common issues of big dogs with their hips and shoulders. And since they also have a longer snout, the brachycephalic skull is no longer a threat.
The only thing you should worry about is about how much care you give them, which in turn includes other things that are of utmost importance. You’ll have to pay attention to:
- Their training: everything we said above!
- Their coats: they get the double coats of Pugs, so you’ll have to get a brush to fend of heavy shedding.
- Their ears: they have floppy ears like Pugs and Rotts, so you’ll need to check them occasionally to avoid issues.
- And keep their obesity in check: this is not an issue though, because they will have better energy levels and a longer snout-like Rottweiler, which almost eliminates the risk of overheating with exercise.
As you can see, they are fairly easy to take care of and don’t have major issues that should keep you awake at night. Still, you must get them from a good breeder and follow our tips on how to buy a puppy. Those are the best steps to take the right precautions before buying any dog, including mixes. You’ll get a dog that should live a healthy and happy life of about 12 to 15 years!
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Conclusion
Pug Rottweiler mixes are amazing dogs that have the best traits of Pugs and Rottweiler. Not only they are easy to maintain and overall health, but they’re also loyal, easy to train, and completely safe to get. You’ll have to give them a little bit of training with positive reinforcement as your best tool. This is the key to make them great dogs to have in families with kids.
They are also great watchdogs because of Pug’s ‘multum parvo’ and Rottweiler genes while being playful and friendly like Pugs. Make sure you consider them as you look for a companionship dog for you and your family.
So, are you ready to get your Pugweiler?
