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Pugs Info About Pug Rescue Groups Pugs Info - Whether Black or Fawn, Pug Owners Say Their Dogs Are The Perfect Companion & Family Dogs --- Although They Do Come With a Few Health Problems
Pugs have joyful personalities and sweet temperments. Pugs are outgoing, friendly, playful and loving. A lot of dog in a small package, they are muscular, dense and surprisingly agile. Some people describe their pugs as little "clowns" because they are so playful and love to interact.
Here's a Video that Shows You The Pug's Famous "Head Tilt"...it's so cute...One of the oldest breeds of dog, Pugs have been around since before 400 BC.Pugs come in two colors, black and fawn. They should weigh between 14 and 18 pounds.Most pugs are very food oriented, which makes training with "treats" easy...but be careful, they are likely to get overweight. A little stubborn about house training --- this means you will need to have a lot of patience, and confining them when they are puppies is very important. Pugs are prone to obesity. No wonder. They always "act" hungry, and will "steal" other dog's food every chance they get. Obesity is said to shorten the dog's life, and quality of life, so go easy on the food. I am a pug owner, and mine does nightly laps around the coffee table while we watch television. It's a little spurt of the crazies that will last for as long as 20 laps. The pug tries to engage her buddies our corgie or bichon to play with her. Usually it's the corgie who plays, and the dogs change directions chasing each other at least several times a chase. It is so funny! Pugs need special cleaning --- All dogs with folds in their skin, and all dogs with floppy ears, need special attention to cleaning and maintaining these delicate areas. Most pug owners say that "grooming" their pug (or pugs) is one of the joys of owning the breed. If you don't take care of this --- expect extra vet bills to help you maintain your dog to the perfect state of health.
Pugs shed. They shed a lot. This probably makes them a bad choice to those with allergies to dogs.Even though they are little dogs, pugs shed. My pug sheds a lot. If you have allergies --- pugs are probably NOT a good choice for you.Pugs are also prone to breathing problems, because of the shape of their head. Currently, some Vets, at the time they neuter the pug --- also perform surgery that "opens" the nasal passages to improve the pug's breathing. It is normal to hear your pug snort or snore. If this type of breathing noise will disturb you --- then do not get a pug. Pugs must be kept cool in the summer. They cannot tolerate being overheated, and for that matter, they cannot tolerate being cold. Regulate your pug's comfort, and prepare to use coats and jackets in the winter. Pugs must be protected from respiratory infections because of their difficulties in breathing. Like many dogs in the Toy Breed class, pugs are more fragile than, say, a hound or sporting dog. To that extent, you must "baby" your pug. Pugs are very high spirited, and playful. They love to chew toys, and will engage in games with other members of the household. They are so much fun to have around that many pug owners have more than one.
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