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Japug Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Japug so you can get to know the breed more.

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OriginJapan flagJapan China flagChina
Breed Type
What type of dog breed is it?
Cross Breed Japanese Chin and Pug mix

Japug Size and Weight

Size
Is a Japug small, medium or large dog?

How big do Japug get?

What is the average size of a Japug?

Small
Weight
How much does the Japug weigh? How much should a Japug weight? What is the normal weight of a Japug? How much does a full-grown Japug weight?
Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Japug?
Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)
Height
How tall is the Japug? Japug height:
Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of a Japug?
Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)

Japug Price and Availability

Price
How much does the Japug puppy cost? What is the price range of this puppy? What is the average price of a Japug in the United States? How much money is a Japug?

Where to buy a Japug with a good pedigree?

$300-$500
If you choose to purchase the Japug, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Japug for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Japug gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Japug? How many Japug are there in the world?
Very frequent: The Japug is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

Inbreeding is common because of its popularity. A new study suggests that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful, buy from a trustworthy place or kennel and seek the help of an experienced person, a professional, to make the right decision.

Japug Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligent Rank
How smart is the Japug? Is the Japug breed dumb or smart?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. Keep in mind that if you want to teach them any tricks, they understand and memorize new commands in 40-80 repetitions. Japug obey the first command 30% of the time or better. So if you want to have a smart dog, you might have to reconsider your choice with this breed.

The Japug ranks below average in the intelligence ranking of dogs.

Trainability
Are Japug dogs easy to train? Do they go well on dog training? How hard is it to train a Japug?
Japug dogs are quite easy to train. Sometimes they can be challenging, but if you're consistent in teaching new commands they will obey for sure.
Watchdog Ability
Is Japug good as a watchdog? Are they alert at night?
Japug dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, they will alert you, but observation isn't considered their main job.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Do Japug dogs have aggressive behavior to protect their home/house/territory? Do they have guarding instincts?
Japug dogs strongly protect their territory. This breed is a complete security guard, so you don't have to be afraid in case of danger.

Japug Personality and Temperament

Temperament
What kind of personality does the Japug have? What characteristics or traits does the breed have?
PlayfulLovingIndependentAlertCourageousIntelligentFriendlyAffectionateLoyalGentleGoingCheerful
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Japug sensitivity:
Japug dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. Sometimes it's okay to change the daily routine, have guests and listen to loud music.

Some dogs handle moderate punishment very well, while others crumble apart at a dirty look. This breed is not affected emotionally by moderate punishment.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Japug a good family dog?
High: Japug dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. They enjoy quality time with their owners despite the activity and are considered great therapy dogs for those in need. This breed responds strongly to their handler's emotions because they bond closely. Their happiness is your happiness.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Japug need? Japug social needs:
Japug dogs need a lot of social interaction. They desire to always be with someone or around people. This breed hates being left alone.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Japug to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Japug roam?
Japug dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. They have low to average wanderlust potential. Exploring the world is not the best activity they can imagine.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Japug have high prey drive?
Japug dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. Training can help to achieve good behavior.

Japug Activity and Playfulness

Playfulness
How playful is this breed?
Average: Japugs, like any other dog breed, like playing. Sometimes they bark in excitement for playing, but they are not the most playful dog breed.
Barking
Do Japug dogs bark a lot? Are they barkers/noisy? Why does my Japug bark?
Low to Average: The Japug rarely barks. This breed could be a good choice if you're looking for a quiet breed. They don't bark unless there is a good reason.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Apartment Friendly
Is Japug good as an apartment dog? Can they live in a flat? Can you have a Japug in an apartment?
Very house-friendly dog the Japug breed. It's good if you have a small garden where he can go out and do his business, but it's not important at all. You can get enough exercise with one or two walks a day, so keeping them indoors shouldn't be a problem.

Japug Adaptability and Independence

Adaptability
Are they adaptable and easy-going?
Japug dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
How long can a Japug be left alone? How long can you leave a Japug alone?
Japug dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Japug Bite Characteristics

Bite Force PSI
Does the Japug has a hard bite? What is the bite force of a Japug? How much bite force does a Japug have? How strong is a Japug bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Japug bite force: Weak. The Japug bite force is considered weak when compared to other dog breeds. The bite force Japug measurements usually fall below 200 PSI, making them one of the breeds with the weakest bite force. The bite force of a Japug may be weak, but it's important to remember that any dog's bite can still be dangerous if not managed properly. Despite the bite force of Japug being lower, it does not make them any less lovable or enjoyable as pets.

Japug bite wounds might not be as severe, but it is still essential to be cautious and prevent any biting incidents.

They are usually not aggressive and very friendly towards children and other animals. To ensure a well-behaved dog, it's essential to learn how to train a Japug puppy not to bite from an early age. With proper training and socialization, a Japug can be a wonderful addition to any family, providing love and companionship for years to come.

Biting Potential
Do Japug bite humans? How likely are you to get bitten from the Japug? What are the odds of getting bitten by a Japug? Why do dog bites happen?

Low 🔽

The Japug has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthiness
How much mouthing/nipping/play biting does the Japug do?
Japug dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Japug dogs need to be taught a good attitude.

Japug Health and Lifespan

Health Issues
Is it a healthy or unhealthy breed? Do Japug dogs have health problems or genetic diseases?
Japugs are commonly healthy dogs. Vet costs aren't expensive with this breed.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Japug breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Japug breed? Most common health risks of Japug:
CataractsHeart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes DiseasePatellar LuxationAllergiesHypothyroidismEye ProblemsProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)EpilepsyEntropionVaccination SensitivityHeart DiseaseDemodectic MangeDistichiasisCorneal UlcersDry EyeHemi-vertebraeCheyletiella DermatitisNerve DegenerationProptosisPug Dog EncephalitisStaphylococcus InfectionYeast Infection
Veterinarian Visits
How often does the Japug breed need to go to the vet? How often should you take your dog to the vet? How often should the Japug see the vet?
Rare
The Japug should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Life Expectancy
How long do Japug dogs live? How old can a Japug be? What is the age limit of the Japug? How many years can the oldest Japug live?

What is the average life expectancy / lifespan of a Japug?

How long is the lifespan of a Japug?

11-15 years
The average lifespan of Japug: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which weather condition is preferred by this dog? Can they tolerate hot or cold weather and climate?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. Dogs with a double coat of fur have a layer of fur that insulates their skin and helps protect them from the cold and the heat.

Japug Energy and Activity

Energy Level
How much energy does the Japug have? What is the activity level of the Japug?
Japug dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Japug need? How much exercise do Japug dogs require per day?

Do Japug dogs need a lot of exercises?

Japug dogs exercise need is minimal. If you live a slow life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Japug breed need?
Japug dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. They're not the most active dog breed. If you live an active life, this breed can be a bad choice for you.

Japug Diet and Weight Management

Average daily food consumption
How much food does a Japug need? What dog products should I buy? How much food does a Japug breed eat per day? What is good dog food for Japug? How much food should I feed my Japug?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
How easy to gain weight for this dog? Japug risk for obesity:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Japug's weight, he can easily gain weight. More than one daily walk should be on schedule. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Japug weight regularly.

Japug Allergies and Grooming

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat does the Japug have? What does this canine coat/fur look like?
FineFeathered
Colors
What color is the breed's coat? What color are proper Japug coats?
Black White FawnSableLemon
Grooming
How to groom the Japug and how often? How often should I take my Japug to the groomer?
Easy to groom: The Japug doesn't require a lot of grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections. Japug is a good choice if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Recommended for beginners.
Shedding Level
How much do Japug dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Japug? Do Japug dogs shed a lot?
Japug dogs shed above average. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. The amount and frequency of hair loss mostly depend on their health status and breed type. If you don't like vacuum cleaning, you might have to reconsider your choice of having a puppy from the Japug breed.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
How often does the Japug need a bath? How often should you give a Japug a bath? Can I bathe my Japug every day?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

For example, short-haired dog breeds can go a very long time in between baths. These short-haired breeds shed regularly and that shedding works to naturally remove excess dirt and oil. So unless your weenie dog got into the garbage can, you can probably hold off on a bath for a while.

Hypoallergenic
Is the Japug breed hypoallergenic?
No
Japug dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Stinkiness
How stinky is this dog? Why does it smell bad and how to get rid of the smell?

Medium

The Japug has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Drooling Tendency
Does the Japug drool?
The Japug is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. If you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, the Japug could be a perfect choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool minimum compared to others, just like the Japug.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Japug Good With

Pet Friendly
Are they pet-friendly dogs? How well do Japug dogs get along with other pets? Are Japug dogs good with pets? What is this canine temperament with other pets?
Japug dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Japug temperament with other people:
Japug dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Are Japug dogs kid-friendly? Are they good with young children? Japug temperament with children:
Japug dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
How well do Japug dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Japug breed live with a cat?
Japug dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Is Japug good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Japug dogs get along with other dogs?
Japug dogs are dog-friendly dogs. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Japug can be a great choice.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Japug breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Japug breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Japug dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Japug dogs good office canines? Do Japug dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Japug is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Japug dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Japug temperament with senior people? Are Japug dogs good for elderly owners?
Japugs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Japug As a Working Dog

Service Dog
Are they good as service dogs? Can Japug be a guide dog? Are they used as seeing-eye dogs?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Japug is not the best breed for service purposes.

Therapy Dog
Are they good as therapy dogs? Can Japug be a therapy dog? Are they good anxiety dogs? Can a Japug be an emotional support animal?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Japug breed is a good choice for therapeutic purposes.

Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Are they good as detection dogs? Can Japug be a sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Japug is not the best breed for detection purposes.

Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Are they good as SAR dogs? Can Japug be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people.

The Japug is not the best breed for SAR purposes.

Boat and Sailor Dog
Are they good as boat dogs? Can Japug be a boat dog?

Not really

Japug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Are they good as cart pulling dogs? Can Japug be a drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Japug is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

Fighting Dog / Military Dog
Where Japug dogs used as fighting / military dogs in history?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Japug Reproducibility

Gestation Length
How long is a Japug pregnant?How long does it take to have puppies? How to tell if the Japug breed is pregnant?

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Japug: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.
Litter Size
How many puppies can the Japug have in a litter? How many puppies can the Japug breed have for the first time? How many puppies does a Japug have? How many puppies can a Japug give birth to?
2-4 puppies

Japug Recognition

AKC Group
Is Japug recognized by the American Kennel Club?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Is Japug recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)?
Not recognized by FCI.

Japug Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Health Issues: Japugs are commonly healthy dogs.
  • Apartment Friendly: Very house-friendly dog the Japug breed.
  • Grooming: Easy to groom: The Japug doesn't require a lot of grooming.
  • Drooling Tendency: The Japug is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
  • Impulse to Wander or Roam: Japug dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
  • Adaptability: Japug dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
  • Cat Friendly: Japug dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
  • Dog Friendly: Japug dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Japug dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
  • Therapy Dog: This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Cons
  • Intelligent Rank: Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
  • Hypoallergenic: Japug dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Shedding Level: Japug dogs shed above average.
  • Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity: Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Japug's weight, he can easily gain weight.
  • Tolerates Being Left Alone: Japug dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
  • Office Friendly: Japug is not the best dog breed for office environment.

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