How long does a Cavalier Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Cavalier Pug Mix easy to train?

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

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Cavalier Pug Mix

A Cavalier Pug mix is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Pug. Most grow into small dogs of 14–18 lb and live 12–15 years.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 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.

Weight14–18 lbcan be 13–18 lb

Height11–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Cavalier Pug Mix get?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

The mix14–18 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 11–13 inches at the shoulder, against 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 10–13 in for the Pug.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to 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 to very high

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rates very high and the Pug moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is usually described as affectionate, gentle, graceful. 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.

Cavalier vs Pug vs the mix

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Cavalier Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	13–18 lb	14–18 lb	14–18 lb
Height	12–13 in	11–13 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Cavalier Pug Mix

How big does a Cavalier Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 14–18 pounds and 11–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–18 pounds.
How long does a Cavalier Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Cavalier Pug Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Cavalier Pug Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cavalier mixes

Other Pug mixes

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