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Pughasa

Lhasa Apso / Pug Mixed Breed Dogs

Information and Pictures

A small tan dog with a black muzzle, dark almond shaped brown eyes, a black nose and perk ears that fold over at the tips laying down on a bed looking forward.

"This is Gracie, a female dog at 8 months old. We saw her ad in a classified website and brought her for $80. She's a Pughasa. Her mom was the Lhasa and her dad a fawn Pug. Gracie is very smart, energetic, intelligent and is an amenable dog. She's very loyal, has a very good sense of humour, and she loves to play with everyone. Gracie loves her walks, and socializing with other dogs. She is also potty trained well."

Other Names
  • Lhasa Pug
Description

The Pughasa is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Lhasa Apso and the Pug. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

Recognition
  • ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
  • DBR = Designer Breed Registry
  • DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
  • DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
  • IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
The left side of a short-haired, rose eared, black Pughasa dog sitting at the top of an outside staircase looking to the left. Its mouth is open and tongue is out. The dog has large round brown eyes and a big black nose. The words - Valeria Chendes - is overlayed in the bottom right corner.

Abel the Lhasa Apso / Pug mix breed dog (Pughasa) from Brazil at 9 months old

Close up head and upper body shot - A wavy-coated, black Pughasa dog is laying across a floral print pillow looking forward. It looks like an Ewok with a frown.

"This is Deuce at about a year old. When we got him, he was not a recognized mixed breed that we knew of, and we only paid $75 for him! He's a Pughasa—his mom was the Lhasa and his dad a black Pug. Deuce is smart, funny and has a very cuddly disposition. He's very loyal, has fun socializing with other dogs and going to the doggy day spa to be pampered. Deuce enjoys his walks and potty trained very well. We got him at 4 weeks and he was trained in the first few days!! We definitely look forward to having another one someday!"

Side view - A shaggy-looking, tan with black Pughasa dog is standing on top of a Harley Davidson motorcycle looking up and forward inside of a garage.

Fergie the Pughasa (Pug / Lhasa Apso mix) "Fergie loves to ride on Daddy's Harley. She also has her own jacket. She likes to cruise around the neighborhood and show off to her friends. Fergie is a true performer and loves attention. At almost 1 year old, she has grown to a 14-pound fun-loving princess."

Front side view - A small, tan with black Pughasa puppy is wearing a pink collar standing on a brown couch looking down.

"Fergie is a Pughasa (Pug / Lhasa Apso hybrid) shown here as a 6-week-old puppy, and the smartest, sweetest puppy we have ever owned. She has the personality of her daddy (Pug) along with his stocky build. She has the hair of her mommy (Lhasa Apso) and her sweet disposition. This is definitely a wonderful mix."

Front view - A tan with black Pughasa puppy is laying on a tan carpet with a blue bone toy in front of its front paws.

Fergie is a Pughasa (Pug / Lhasa Apso mix breed) puppy at 6 weeks old with her toy.

Front side view - A chubby, tan with black Pughasa puppy is being held in the hands of a person. It is looking forward.

Fergie is a Pughasa (Pug / Lhasa Apso mix breed) puppy at 2 weeks old.