Affectionate
Courageous
Intelligent
Going
Loyal
Cheerful
Gentle
Friendly
Playful

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Cheerful
Amiable

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

English Sprointers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pekingese, Bulldog, French Mastiff

English Springer Spaniel, English Pointer

Ancient Times

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn

Brown
White
Black

Straight

Wavy

A Pug can have a litter of 12-15 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.

An English Sprointer can have a litter of 4-10 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.

The Pug breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the English Sprointer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

Entropion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer

Elbow Dysplasia

Eye
Blood Test
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Holter Monitor
Blood Analysis
Joint Fluid Sample
Optical Examination

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

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

Pugs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Sprointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Pugs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

English Sprointers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pug, it's at least 5 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 English Sprointer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pugs usually need at least 40 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 English Sprointers usually need at least 120 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 Pug is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-20 pound (6 - 9 kg) Pug 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.

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) English Sprointer 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.

The average cost of a Pug is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of an English Sprointer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pug is between $35 - $50. This makes an average of $420 - $600 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 an English Sprointer is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Pugs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Pugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Sprointers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

English Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Pugs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Pugs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Sprointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Pugs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

The English Sprointer is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.