Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

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

Bosties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Pugaliers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Bosties aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Pug

Boston Terriers, West Highland White Terrier

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

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Gray
White
Fawn

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

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

Bosties are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wiry

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Conditions

Patellar Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Patellar Luxation
Dry Eye

Deafness
Cataracts
Copper Poisoning

Eye
Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmology

Pugaliers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Bosties are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

Pugaliers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

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

Pugalier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bosties bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pugalier, 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 Bostie, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pugaliers 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 Bosties usually need at least 60 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 Pugalier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pugalier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bostie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Pugalier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Bostie 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.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

Pugaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Bosties are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Pugaliers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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