Pugalier Dog Breed

Below are details and specs of the Pugalier dog breed:

The Pugalier is considered a small sized dog breed. You can expect an adult to weigh between 8-18 pounds and stand 12-15 inches tall from ground to shoulder. Their small size makes them ideal for apartment living or for travelling owners.

The breed is about as friendly as they come. Both the Pug and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel love being around people and have passed their affectionate demeanor on to the Pugalier. These dogs are wonderful with kids and get along well with other pets as well.

You can expect this to be a low maintenance dog breed. Their coat (depending on which it inherits) will need very little to no brushing, and this dog's exercise requirements can be met with a short walk and indoor play.

The Pugalier is a fairly new dog breed and because of this the breed does not have a very detailed history. It is likely that they were first intentionally bred in the United States during the last few decades when the popularity of hybrid dogs increased. In the last 10 years these dogs have seen a large increase in popularity as a healthier alternative to small purebred breeds like the Pug.

As a crossbreed, the Pugalier will inherit physical traits from both parent breeds. Not all will inherit the same traits which means some may have more Pug characteristics, others may have more Cavalier King Charles Spaniel characteristics, and some may show a mix of both parent breeds.

Pugaliers have a round skull shape similar to the Cavalier's, but still retain the short muzzle of the Pug. Most breeders try to keep the muzzle of these dogs longer than that of the Pug to help avoid the breathing issues that often challenge the Pug. Some have the protruding eyes often seen in Pugs, though many breeders are also trying to weed this trait out due to its health concerns. These dogs' ears are soft, floppy, and generally longer than those of a Pug due to the Cavalier's genetics. Pugaliers almost always have a short coat, but a select few may have some length to their coat also due to the Cavalier's influence.

The temperament of this breed is dependent on the behavioral traits inherited from its parents. Some Pugaliers will inherit traits from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, others the Pug, and some will have a mix of behaviors inherited from both parent breeds.

You can expect these dogs to have behavioral characteristics common in both the Pug and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Both these breeds have a very friendly disposition and are known to get along well with children and other pets, and the Pugalier is no exception. These dogs are personable, always entertaining to have around the house. Dogs of this breed are intelligent and curious but some can be stubborn at times. They will understand training and what is being asked of them but they may need consistent reinforcement if they are of the stubborn type. The Pugalier is happy to play indoors and has proven to be an outgoing, fun-loving dog that would make a fit for any variety of owner, whether a young family or an elderly couple.

Breeders say that the long snout and reduced wrinkles make it a healthier breed than the purebred Pug. These alterations reduce the likelihood of skin problems and alleviates some of the breathing problems plaguing the parent breed. Eye problems may still occur in Pugaliers with protruding eyes, and Cavaliers are prone to suffer slipping knee caps, congenital eye defects and heart problems. You can expect this designer dog to have a lifespan similar to its parent breeds, about 10-12 years.

Below are common health issues found in Pugaliers: