How long does a Bulldog Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Bulldog Pug Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Bulldog Pug Mix

A Bulldog Pug mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Pug. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–35 lb and live 10–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight25–35 lbcan be 14–50 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bulldog Pug Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix25–35 lb

Pug14–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Bulldog Pug Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 14–15 in for the English Bulldog and 10–13 in for the Pug.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The English Bulldog rates moderate and the Pug moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. The Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Bulldog vs Pug vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	40–50 lb	25–35 lb	14–18 lb
Height	14–15 in	12–14 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	10–12 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Bulldog Pug Mix

How big does a Bulldog Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 25–35 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–50 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Bulldog Pug Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Bulldog Pug Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bulldog mixes

Other Pug mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.