Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Friendly
Obedient
Sociable
Hard
Working
Protective
Mannered

Pug-Zus aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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

Shih Tzu and Pug

Scottish Collies, Nomadic Basque Sheepdogs

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

Dog Registry of America Inc.

Unknown

19th Century

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Fawn
Brindle

Black
Red
Pied

Pug-Zus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

McNabs have medium-length coats.

A Pug-Zu can have a litter of 2-5 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 McNab can have a litter of 13-15 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.

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

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

Pug-Zus 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 McNab breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

None Known

Allergies
Skin Problems
Demodactic Mange

Ear Infections
Multi-Drug Resistance Gene (MDR1)

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination
Ophthalmological Examination

Ear Examination
Eye examination
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian

Pug-Zus are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

Pug-Zus need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

McNabs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Pug-Zus are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

McNabs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

Playing, Walk, Running, Playdate, Go to Park, Run, Go to Beach, Play, Off-leash, Eating Snacks, Football, Walking, Walks, Baths, Toys, Tricks, Taking walks, Tug of war, Fetch, Car rides, Working, Sleeping, Training, Chase, Hikes, Being nosey, Dog Parks, Parks, Off roading, Biting feet

Dog Parks, River

Pug-Zus 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.

McNabs 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 Pug-Zu, 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 McNab, it's at least 18 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pug-Zus 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.

In general most McNabs 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.

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

McNab 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-22 pound (4 - 10 kg) Pug-Zu 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 35-65 pound (16 - 29 kg) McNab 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 Pug-Zu is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a McNab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pug-Zu 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 McNab 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.

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

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

Pug-Zus have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Pug-Zus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Pug-Zus have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pug-Zus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Pug-Zus are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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