Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Devoted
Good-natured
Optimistic

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

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

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

Flat Coated Retriever, Australian Shepherd

Shih Tzu and Pug

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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®

Aussie-Flats thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Aussie-Flat has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Aussie-Flats are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Fetch, Walk, Snuggle, Wrestling, Snuggles, Walks, Hide & Seek, Frisbee, Swimming, Train, Dog Parks, Play, Tug-of-war

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

Aussie-Flat is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Aussie-Flats can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

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

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

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

Aussie-Flats are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Aussie-Flats are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Aussie-Flats are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The Aussie-Flat is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Pug-Zus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.