Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Quick
Gentle
Going
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Bold
Cheerful
Cooperative
Boisterous

Silky Pugs aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a German Shorthaired Lab 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.

United States

United States

Pug and Silky Terrier

Labrador Retriever and German Shorthaired Pointer

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Red
Brown
White
Black

A Silky Pug 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 Lab 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.

Silky Pugs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

Ear Infections

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
CT or MRI scan
Hip and Knee
Skeletal Exam

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

Silky Pugs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

Silky Pugs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

German Shorthaired Labs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

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

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

Playing, Snuggling

Dog Parks, Walk, Run, Snuggling

Silky Pugs 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 Labs 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 Silky Pug, 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 Lab, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silky Pugs 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 Labs 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 Silky Pug requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The German Shorthaired Lab is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Silky Pug 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 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) German Shorthaired Lab 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 Silky Pug is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Silky Pug 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 Lab 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.

Silky Pug has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

German Shorthaired Lab is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

German Shorthaired Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

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