How long does a Pug Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Pug Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Pug Whippet mix is a cross between a Pug and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight20–30 lbcan be 14–40 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pug Whippet Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix20–30 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

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 Whippet 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 Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	14–18 lb	20–30 lb	25–40 lb
Height	10–13 in	14–18 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Pug Whippet Mix

How big does a Pug Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–40 pounds.
How long does a Pug Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Pug Whippet 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 Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pug mixes

Other Whippet mixes

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