While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Wire Hair Snauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Bold
Fearless
Good-natured
Keen

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Wire Hair Snauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Sheltie Pugs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Avoid Wire Hair Snauzers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

United States

Miniature Schnauzer and Wire Fox Terrier

Pug and Shetland Sheepdog

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Cream
Black
Gray
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Wire Hair Snauzers have medium-length coats.

Sheltie Pugs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A Wire Hair Snauzer 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 Sheltie Pug 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.

Wire Hair Snauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Sheltie 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.

Pulmonic Stenosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Pancreatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome

Entropion
Dermatomyositis
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Hearing and Ear Tests
hip, elbow, eye and heart

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

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

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

Wire Hair Snauzers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers 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.

Sheltie Pugs 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 Wire Hair Snauzer, it's at least 6 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 Sheltie Pug, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Wire Hair Snauzers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Wire Hair Snauzer 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, Sheltie Pug should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Wire Hair Snauzer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Sheltie Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.