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

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Good-natured
Cheerful

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

Shepradors are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Pug and Silky Terrier

Labrador Retriever and Australian Shepherd

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

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 Sheprador can have a litter of 5-10 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.

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

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

While the Sheprador breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Pelger - Huet Syndrome
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

Entropion
Ectropion
Sebaceous Adenitis
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

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

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

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

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

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

Shepradors 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.

Shepradors 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.

Sheprador dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Playing, Snuggling

Walk, Tug-of-war

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.

Shepradors 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 Sheprador, it's at least 15 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 Shepradors 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.

The Silky Pug requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Sheprador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Silky Pug should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Sheprador should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
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 50-80 pound (23 - 36 kg) Sheprador 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.

The average cost of a Silky Pug is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Sheprador is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 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 Sheprador is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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.

Sheprador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

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

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

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

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

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