Pom A Pug: The Pomeranian and Pug crossbreed

What is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Pug?

A cross between a Pomeranian and a Pug is call a Pom a Pug. Now, to identify this breed's character, let's check out the parents breeds.

The Pomerian

The Pomeranian's roots go back to an area called Pomerania in northern Germany. It's popularity spread through the rest of Europe, and the Pomeranian became the dog of choice for members of the European elites. Notable Pomeranian owners include Queen Victoria, Joséphine de Beauharnais (Napoleon's wife), and King George IV of England. Pomeranians soon caught the attention of American breeders and this toy dog regularly appears in the country's top twenty popular breed list.

We can all agree about the fact that pomeranian's are super cute. Not only that, they are intelligent, friendly and active. It's not its little size that will scare off the Pomeranian, on the contrary. And because they have a tendency to bark, they would make great guard dogs. The pomeranian is a good family dog and will make the joy of your children because of there fluffy appearance. Finally, the pom loves to learn new tricks and be mentally stimulated, so you'll have fun teaching your Pomeranian new tricks.

The Pug

The Pug began life in China. They have a long and regal history stretching back to ancient times, where they were kept as pets by the ruling families and Tibetan monks. Hundreds of years later pugs became a fashionable part of 18th-century European life. The famous British painter William Hogarth was a devoted owner of many pugs. He even included one of his pugs, Trump, in a self-portrait from 1745.  You can see it today in London's Tate gallery. Today's pugs are just as popular.

The Pug is one of the most popular dog breeds. Because of its small size, the Pug can pretty much adapt to whatever lifestyle as long as it has its daily exercise of course. Pugs have a tendency to become obese and therefore, their diet and level of exercice must be monitored all the time. Unfortunately, Pugs suffer a lot from breathing problems because of their short muzzle. Pugs are very laid-back and friendly with other humans and animals, so if you are looking for a sociable pet, the Pug is the one for you.

Physical characteristics of a Pomeranian cross Pug

Often described as toy dogs, both breeds are definitely at the smaller end of the doggy scale. Unsurprisingly, a Pom A Pug isn't going to come out much bigger. They might be miniature, but the Pom a Pug is still a sturdy little animal. They usually have short muzzles and some can inherit the Pug's distinct wrinkly face look. Any crossbreed may also inherit the Pug's prominent eyes and curly tail. The Pom a Pug is born with either floppy or straight, pointy eyes. Whatever the mixture, Pom a Pugs are always adorable little creatures. The Pom a Pug will measure up to 13inches in height and weigh between 7-18 pounds. They usually live between 8-15 years.

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