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

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Trainable
Bold
Cheerful
Cooperative
Boisterous

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

German Shorthaired Sprointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

American Rat Terrier and Pug

English Springer Spaniel and German Shorthaired Pointer

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Blue
Red
Isabella
Silver

Black
White
Brown
Red

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.

A German Shorthaired Sprointer 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.

Patellar Luxation
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Skin Conditions

Cherry Eye
Cataracts

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

Blood Test
X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Skin Scrape

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

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

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

German Shorthaired Sprointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Dog Parks, Run, Walks, Hiking, Jogs

Chase, Walk, Brushing, Chewing, Licking, Sheds, Hot spots, Hyper, Anxious, Running, Run, Beach walks, Play, Bushwalks, Road trip, Fetch, Walks

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.

German Shorthaired Sprointers 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 Puggat, it's at least 7 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 Sprointer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most German Shorthaired Sprointers usually need at least 75 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 Puggat is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The German Shorthaired Sprointer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) German Shorthaired Sprointer 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 Puggat is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

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.

The average per month expenses of a German Shorthaired Sprointer 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.

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

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

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

German Shorthaired Sprointers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

German Shorthaired Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Puggats are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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

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