IsAPugForYou

Is a Pug For You???

Think Before Bringing a Pug Into your Life

The smooth coats are either fawn with a black mask or solid black.

Originally bred for companionship, the Pug has a wonderful temperament and only
wants to please his humans. A Pug’s character is unique in that he is a clown at heart
with a terrific sense of humor but at the same time he carries himself with great dignity.
The Pug originated in China and was then brought to Holland and England by Dutch
traders. Everywhere, Pugs were owned by royalty.
Pugs used to be almost a rare breed, but with numerous movies and advertisements
showing their adorable faces, the Pug breed popularity is growing by leaps and
bounds.
Owners must be prepared for the uniqueness of being owned by a pug. A Pug is
anxious to please, anxious to learn and anxious to love. His biggest requirement is that
you love him back.

SO…. You think you want a pug?

Don’t make a snap decision….

and buy a puppy before educating yourself. Go to the library, contact a local kennel
club, talk with Pug owners or rescuers, check with responsible breeders and browse
the internet. If, after doing your homework, you have any doubts, then likely a Pug is
not for you. Pugs are very different from the ones you see in the movies and
advertisements: they are high strung, smart, and do not come pre-trained! Please be
very sure before you take one into your family that you really want the responsibility
for a mischievous but loving living creature and aren’t just falling in love with a
Hollywood fantasy.

CONSIDER….

-Due to the Pugs adorable smooched in face they cannot be kept outdoors; they can
over heat in as little as 20 minutes. Also, their short smooth coat gives no protection
from the cold. They shed constantly and owners must learn to live with
clothing/furniture covered with those short fawn or black hairs everywhere.

-If you are looking for a quiet, always obedient canine you probably won’t enjoy a
Pug. Pugs are people dogs and need a lot of attention and companionship. Time,
commitment and especially patience are requirements for owners. If Pugs are left
alone frequently and for long periods of time, your Pug can acquire behavioral
problems and become depressed. Pugs are not couch potatoes. They are quite the
contrary and require a lot of activity and play time.

PLEASE Do NOT buy your puppy from a pet store. They know nothing about the
background, health, temperament or the parents of the pups they sell. Pet stores and
backyard breeders usually are just trying to “cash in” on a good thing. Recognized
breeders will be able to tell you exactly what your pup needs and how he should be
treated. They will guarantee the health and temperament and you’ll probably end up
paying less for a quality, well-adjusted puppy. Choose carefully, because your pup
will be a family member for 12-14, maybe 18 years!

DID YOU KNOW….

.that Pugs can have a whole slew of health problems, just like any purebred dog.
Because of their bulgy eyes, Pugs can develop numerous eye problems. Almost ½ or
more of all Pugs will need eye medication at some point in their lives. Puppies eyes
are very easily scratched and sometimes, in extreme cases, need to be removed.

There has been a tremendous increase in luxating patella’s (slipping knee caps) in their
back legs, which most often requires surgery. Pugs are also prone to elongated soft
palettes, pinched or undersized nostrils, narrow tracheas, spinal problems, liver shunts
and last but not least, Pug Dog Encephalitis, which has no cure.

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