Dog
Group:
Sporting
Breed Description:
The Cocker Pug breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Pug and an American Cocker Spaniel. This makes it a hybrid dog or a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Cocker Pug breed of dog may combine traits of its Pug and Cocker Spaniel parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Cocker Pugs together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Pugs and Cocker Spaniels. However, the puppies may still resemble either Pugs or Cocker Spaniels.
If you are interested in a Cocker Pug breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Pug and the American Cocker Spaniel. There’s no way to tell exactly how the puppies will turn out or to what degree they will resemble which parent.
In the case of the Cocker Pug breed of dog, these dogs may be the size of a Cocker Spaniel. They may have long ears like a Cocker Spaniel. The muzzle may be longer like that of the Cocker Spaniel. Some dogs may have a somewhat shortened muzzle but it will still probably not be as short as the Pug’s muzzle. The tail may be either long (natural or docked) or curly like the Pug’s tail. The coat may be short, coarse and thick or with some dogs there may be some long coat. Eyes may be prominent but probably not “bugged” as with some Pugs. Coats can vary in color but fawn and black frequently occur. The dogs may have some slight wrinkling on the face.
Temperament:
The Cocker Pug breed of dog is even-tempered, tolerant and mellow. They are usually friendly and intelligent. They can be quite courageous, especially for their size. They are generally very happy, playful dogs and get along with other pets and children
Height:
The Cocker Pug breed of dog may stand up to 15 1/2 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Cocker Pug breed of dog may weigh up to 30 pounds.
Exercise:
These dogs are usually quite active and need moderate daily exercise to maintain good health and to prevent them from developing behavior problems. They may chew on things if they become bored so you should always provide them with plenty of toys and safe things to chew on.
Life Expectancy:
The Cocker Pug breed of dog has a lifespan around 12-15 years.
Grooming:
Grooming requirements for the Cocker Pug breed of dog will depend on the type of coat of the individual dog. For dogs with longer hair it will be necessary to brush more often. For dogs with short coats you should brush regularly to prevent excess shedding. Both the American Cocker Spaniel and the Pug can shed a great deal. Clean the ears regularly to prevent ear infections. If the dog has any wrinkles on the face be sure to clean them to prevent any skin problems.
Origin:
Possibly the United States. More information is not known.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
