How long does a Pug Mastiff Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Mastiff (6–10 years).

Is a Pug Mastiff 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 Mastiff Mix

A Pug Mastiff mix is a cross between a Pug and a Mastiff. Most grow into giant dogs of 65–125 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Mastiff, a purebred dog — MastiffPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight65–125 lbcan be 14–230 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Pug Mastiff Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix65–125 lb

Mastiff120–230 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug and 27.5–30 in for the Mastiff. 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

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 Pug rates moderate and the Mastiff moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. The Mastiff as courageous, dignified, good-natured. 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 Mastiff vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Mastiff Mix	Mastiff
Weight	14–18 lb	65–125 lb	120–230 lb
Height	10–13 in	19–22 in	27.5–30 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	10–12 yr	6–10 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pug Mastiff Mix

How big does a Pug Mastiff Mix get?: Most grow to 65–125 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–230 pounds.
How long does a Pug Mastiff Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Mastiff (6–10 years).
Does a Pug Mastiff 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 Pug Mastiff 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.