How long does a Pit Bull Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Pug Mix

A Pit Bull Pug mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Pug. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 12–16 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 14–70 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Pug Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull 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.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

The Pit Bull rates moderate 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Pug vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	40–70 lb	25–45 lb	14–18 lb
Height	17–19 in	14–16 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Pit Bull Pug Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull Pug Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Pug mixes

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