Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Watchful

Playful
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Germaneess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Puggats are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd

American Rat Terrier and Pug

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
White
Fawn

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Blue
Red
Isabella
Silver

Germaneess have medium-length coats.

Puggats have short coats.

A Germanees can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Puggat can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Elbow Dysplasia
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Murmur
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Atopy

Patellar Luxation
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Ectropion
Cataract
Epilepsy
Diabetes

Entropion
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Skin Conditions

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Skin Biopsy
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Skin Scrape

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Germanees has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Puggat has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Germaneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Puggats sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Playing fetch, Herding, Fetch, Walk, Play, Run, Pet stores, Car rides, Park, Hiking, Off-leash, Swim, Tug-of-war

Dog Parks, Run, Walks, Hiking, Jogs

Germaneess are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Puggats are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Puggat dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Germanees, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Puggat, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Germaneess usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Puggats usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Germanees requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Puggat is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Germanees should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Puggat should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 75-120 pound (34 - 54 kg) Germanees feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 12-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Puggat feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Germanees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Puggat is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Germanees is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Puggat is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Germaneess are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Puggats make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Germaneess are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Puggats are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Germaneess are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Puggats are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Germaneess are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Puggats are highly friendly around strangers.

Germaneess are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Puggats are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.