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

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Faithful
Cooperative
Boisterous
Instinctual

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

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Pug

German Shorthaired Pointer and Poodle

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Gray
White
Fawn

Red
Brown
White
Blue
Black
Gray
Silver
Cream

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

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Pugalier 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 German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle can have a litter of 7-12 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Conditions

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Overactive Tear Glands

Patellar Luxation
Dry Eye

None Known

Eye
Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

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

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Television, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Walk, Chase, Walking, Playing, Car journey, Kong toys, Cuddles, Walks, Playdate, Hugs, Chasing, Tug of war, Running, Dog Parks

Playing, Meeting people, Long walks, He protects me, Walk, Camping

Pugaliers 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.

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles 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 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 German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle, it's at least 12 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 German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles usually need at least 90 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 German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle 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, German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Pugalier 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 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle 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 Pugalier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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 German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle 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.

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

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Pugaliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Pugaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles 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.

German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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