Jug Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Jug is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Jug dogs are extremely heavy shedders, they will lose a large amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Jug.

Jugs are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Jug is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

Jack Russell, Pug

1960s

Brown

Black

White
Fawn
White
Pied

Jugs are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Jug can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Jugs are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Jug breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Entropion
Ectropion
Demodectic Mange
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Ataxia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Atopy Dermatitis

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Neurological Testing

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Jugs may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Jug have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Jug dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Jugs dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Jugs tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fetch, Walking, Hiking, Hide and Seek, Frisbee, Car rides, Tug-of-war, Walk, Beach, Dog Parks, Run, Play, Shake, Playdate, Road trip, Nap, Chase, Swim, Sleep, Tag of war, Cuddle, Tag, Tug of war, Cuddling, Playing Ball

Jugs 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jug, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jugs 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.

The Jug is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Jug 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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Jug feed 0.8 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 Jug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jug is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Jugs has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Jug is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Jugs are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Jugs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Jugs are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Jugs are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Jugs are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Jug is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Jug is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Jug dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.