Puggle tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Finnish Spitz has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Friendly
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Intelligent
Playful

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Puggles shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Finnish Spitzs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

Finland

Beagle and Pug

northern spitz

Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

American Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

1980s

ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Red
White

Red

Puggles have short coats.

Finnish Spitzs have medium-length coats.

A Puggle can have a litter of 10-15 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 Finnish Spitz can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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

Finnish Spitzs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Puggles are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Puggle has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Finnish Spitz has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Finnish Spitzs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Finnish Spitzs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Finnish Spitz dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Puggle dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

While Finnish Spitz dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Puggles 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.

Finnish Spitzs 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 Puggle, it's at least 8 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 Finnish Spitz, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Puggles usually need at least 25 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 Finnish Spitzs 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 Puggle is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Finnish Spitz requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-30 pound (7 - 14 kg) Puggle feed 2 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 25-33 pound (11 - 15 kg) Finnish Spitz 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.

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

Finnish Spitzs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

The Finnish Spitz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Finnish Spitzs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Finnish Spitzs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Puggles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Finnish Spitzs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Puggles are highly friendly around strangers.

Finnish Spitzs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Puggles may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Finnish Spitzs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.