| ...until you've read this article, chock full of expert Pug | | | | aggressive with other people - far from it! As far as |
| information to help you decide if a Pug is the right | | | | other dogs, Pugs usually get along well but just be |
| dog for you and your family! | | | | careful as you would with any breed until you and |
| Here's the vital 411 you need to know on Pugs, from | | | | your Pug get to know the other dog. |
| their history to upkeep and health issues, before you | | | | When it comes to training a Pug, be warned, this is a |
| bring one home. | | | | stubborn breed! They're intelligent dogs and they aim |
| Pugs are small in size and are members of the toy | | | | to please, but once a Pug has something in their |
| dog group. But don't be fooled...though small in | | | | minds, it can be tough to change. The best bet is to |
| stature, these are quite powerful and often heavy | | | | use treats as an "ethical food bride" in your training |
| dogs! Adult pugs vary in weight from approximately | | | | efforts and to try a positive training method such as |
| 15 to 25 lbs, with females weighing on the low end | | | | clicker training, which is ideally suited for this sensitive, |
| and males on the high end. Pugs are "a lot in a little | | | | affectionate breed. |
| package" and you shouldn't be afraid to horse around | | | | Don't neglect exercise for these dogs. Pugs need to |
| with them - they're not delicate creatures, so feel | | | | have plenty of exercise on a daily basis despite their |
| free to play tug and roughhouse around a bit! | | | | small size. Daily exercise will often do a terrific job of |
| Don't get a Pug if you want a silent dog...Pugs make | | | | helping your Pug stay healthy. And just a brisk walk |
| a lot of funny sounds, many of them quite loud! | | | | for 20 to 30 minutes would be ideal, so don't worry |
| They will snort and snore and make other wheezing | | | | about running marathons with 'em. Just build some |
| noises due to their squished-in noses...but they tend | | | | time into your schedule to let these dynamos stretch |
| to not be barkers, so you'll be spared the yipping | | | | their legs every day. |
| characteristic of most other small breeds. | | | | Here's some more good news...Pugs have a life |
| In terms of personality, Pugs are affectionate, loyal, | | | | expectancy of 12 to 15 years when healthy, and |
| playful dogs with wonderful personalities. They love | | | | many live longer! So this means you can look forward |
| to keep your attention and will do almost anything to | | | | to a long time together with your Pug. There are |
| keep you entertained. Many people think of them as | | | | two major health issues that you need to keep an |
| little clowns. | | | | eye on, however -- CHD and Pug dog encephalitis. |
| Do you have children at home? If so, good | | | | Check with your vet for more info on both issues. |
| news...Pugs get along very well with children and are | | | | This is all the Pug information you need to decide |
| ideally suited for a family's home. Our two Pugs are | | | | whether this is the right dog for you...good luck to |
| terrific around our 6-month-old baby, and they've also | | | | you! |
| played well with our friends' toddlers. They are not | | | | |