How long does a German Shepherd Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a German Shepherd 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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German Shepherd Pug Mix

A German Shepherd Pug mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Pug. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–55 lb and live 10–12 years.

German Shepherd, a purebred dog — German ShepherdPhoto: Erick Drumss Hernández, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight30–55 lbcan be 14–90 lb

Height16–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a German Shepherd Pug Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix30–55 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 16–20 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 10–13 in for the Pug. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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 to very high

The German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. 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.

German Shepherd vs Pug vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	50–90 lb	30–55 lb	14–18 lb
Height	22–26 in	16–20 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–12 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Toy

Questions about the German Shepherd Pug Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 30–55 pounds and 16–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–90 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.