How long does a Pug Shiba Inu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).

Is a Pug Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu Mix

A Pug Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Pug and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into small dogs of 16–20 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

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

Weight16–20 lbcan be 14–23 lb

Height12–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Pug Shiba Inu Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix16–20 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

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

Height runs 12–15 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.

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

The Pug rates moderate and the Shiba Inu low; 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 Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. 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 Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	14–18 lb	16–20 lb	17–23 lb
Height	10–13 in	12–15 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	13–16 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Pug Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Pug Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 16–20 pounds and 12–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–23 pounds.
How long does a Pug Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Pug Shiba Inu 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 Pug Shiba Inu 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.