How long does a Pug Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 14–15 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Pug Bichon 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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Pug Bichon Mix

A Pug Bichon mix is a cross between a Pug and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 13–18 lb and live 14–15 years.

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

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

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

Weight13–18 lbcan be 12–18 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan14–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Pug Bichon Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix13–18 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

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

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate

The Pug rates moderate and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Pug vs Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	14–18 lb	13–18 lb	12–18 lb
Height	10–13 in	10–12 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	14–15 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Pug Bichon Mix

How big does a Pug Bichon Mix get?: Most grow to 13–18 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–18 pounds.
How long does a Pug Bichon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 14–15 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a Pug Bichon Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Pug Bichon 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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Other Bichon mixes

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