Courageous
Obedient
Protective
Loyal
Loving

Playful
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Beaucerons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Choose a Beauceron if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

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American Rat Terrier and Pug

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Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
Red

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Blue
Red
Isabella
Silver

A Beauceron can have a litter of 10-12 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.

A Puggat can have a litter of 5-7 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.

Beaucerons have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Puggats are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Beaucerons are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Puggats typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Skin Conditions

Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Beaucerons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Puggats' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

Beaucerons are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

The Puggat is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Walk, Playdate, Run, Road trip, Dog Parks, Frisbee, Swim, Play

Dog Parks, Run, Walks, Hiking, Jogs

Beaucerons 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beauceron, it's at least 30 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 Puggat, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Beaucerons 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.

In general most Puggats 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 Beauceron has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Puggat is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceron feed 2.5 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 12-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Puggat 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.

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

The average cost of a Puggat is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Beauceron 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.

The average per month expenses of a Puggat 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.

Beauceron is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Puggats are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Beaucerons can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Beaucerons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Beaucerons are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Puggats are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Beaucerons are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Beaucerons are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Puggats are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Beaucerons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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