Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

Avoid Malti-Pugs as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Pyredoodles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Pug and Maltese

Poodle and Great Pyrenees

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
White

Cream
White

Malti-Pugs have medium-length coats.

Pyredoodles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

A Malti-Pug can have a litter of 3-5 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 Pyredoodle can have a litter of 6-9 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.

Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Bloat
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Atopic Dermatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Pug Dog Encephalitis

Digestive

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

Full Body Physical Examination

Malti-Pugs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Pyredoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

Fetch, Catch treats, Running, Soccer

Walks, Walking, People watching, Hiking, Loves walks, Chew Toys, Outside, Playing, Beach, Photography, Walk, Dog Parks, Shopping

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

Pyredoodles 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Malti-Pug, it's at least 2 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 Pyredoodle, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Malti-Pugs usually need at least 30 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 Pyredoodles 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 Malti-Pug has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pyredoodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-13 pound (5 - 6 kg) Malti-Pug feed 0.5 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 90-100 pound (41 - 45 kg) Pyredoodle 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 Malti-Pug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Malti-Pug 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.

The average per month expenses of a Pyredoodle 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.

Malti-Pug has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Pyredoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

The Pyredoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

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

Malti-Pugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Pyredoodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Malti-Pugs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Malti-Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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