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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

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

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Jack Russell, Pug

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

1960s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

White
Fawn
White
Pied

Black
Brown
White

Jugs have short coats.

Yorkelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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.

A Yorkeltie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

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

Cataracts
Allergies

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Neurological Testing

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

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

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 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.

In general most Yorkelties usually need at least 30 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 has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Yorkelties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
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.

For an average 11-24 pound (5 - 11 kg) Yorkeltie 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 Jug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Yorkeltie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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.

The average per month expenses of a Yorkeltie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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.

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

The Yorkeltie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Yorkelties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Yorkelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

Jugs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Yorkelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Yorkelties have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.