How long does a Shih Tzu Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Shih Tzu (10–18 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Shih Tzu 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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Shih Tzu Pug Mix

A Shih Tzu Pug mix is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Pug. Most grow into small dogs of 12–17 lb and live 12–16 years.

Shih Tzu, a purebred dog — Shih TzuPhoto: danny O., CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight12–17 lbcan be 9–18 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Shih Tzu Pug Mix get?

Shih Tzu9–16 lb

The mix12–17 lb

Pug14–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Shih Tzu Pug 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 9–10.5 in for the Shih Tzu and 10–13 in for the Pug.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

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

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Shih Tzu is usually described as affectionate, playful, outgoing. 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.

Shih Tzu vs Pug vs the mix

Trait	Shih Tzu	Shih Tzu Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	9–16 lb	12–17 lb	14–18 lb
Height	9–10.5 in	10–12 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	12–16 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Shih Tzu Pug Mix

How big does a Shih Tzu Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 12–17 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 9–18 pounds.
How long does a Shih Tzu Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Shih Tzu (10–18 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Shih Tzu Pug Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Shih Tzu 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 Shih Tzu Pug Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Shih Tzu mixes

Other Pug mixes

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