Pug Dog
About Pug Dog – At A Glance
Pug Dog Breed Description
We love this sentence: A life without pugs is possible, but pointless. With this, pug will give us a lot of joy in life. The pug is a fashion dog, which leads to problems with the small, compact dogs. The outbred, short snout causes breathing difficulties, which is why you should pay attention to its state of health when choosing an animal.
Pug Dog – Character and Essence
Accordingly, the pug is also suitable for beginners. If he does something, he reaches for his special weapon: tilt his head slightly and look at you with wide eyes. Then scurry around happily around Mum as if nothing had happened – and the anger is forgotten. The pug is just a little surprise package, which is why people like to say: “A lot of dog in a small body”.
Pug Dog Breed – Origin and History
Wilhelm Busch scoffed at him for degenerating into a fat, lazy dog. Not much would have been missing and the breed would have ended, but Lord and Lady Willoughby took care of them and began to breed consistently. However, the trend was towards an ever flatter nose, which is still responsible today for the fact that many animals do not have easy breathing. To counteract this, the breed standard for the pug was changed in 2010 : exaggerations regarding the nose and eyes have been rated negatively since then!
Retro Pug & Mini Pug
Not all pugs are created equal. Due to health problems (with regard to breathing, teeth and eyes), individual breeders began to breed the pug again in the form it was in the 60s through selective selection as early as the 1990s. So with a longer nose, slightly protruding jawbone and high-legged. The so-called Old German Pug is not a new breed, but only a targeted selection of dogs used for breeding.
It is a little different with the retro pug. Here you go a step further and occasionally crossbreed with another breed. The decision was made for the Parson Russel Terrier, which has a great diversity of genes. In addition, his breeding goal has always been less about appearance and more about fitness for work. Accordingly, the focus is on the health of the breed.
You can’t necessarily say that with so-called mini-pugs only refers to pugs that remain relatively small. One should be aware that this also increases the risk of hereditary diseases!
Raise The Pug
Positive reinforcement is still the best education! And always remember: the dog cannot know why it is allowed to go on the couch one time and not another time. It is best to think about what is allowed and what should consistently be avoided at an early stage.
Attitude
The nice thing about the pug is that it can easily be kept in a small apartment. Whether in the city or in the country he doesn't care, the main thing is that he gets enough exercise! Unfortunately, some don't take it that seriously. The consequence is that the dog is underutilized and may get stupid thoughts. Treat him as a whole dog that is not only happy about attention, but also gets his two to three laps of walk a day.
Depending on your physical condition, these should be long or short. If the dog has breathing problems, trips in the midday heat and sports activities such as agility should be avoided. Basically you can say that the pug likes to be there everywhere and no problems with children or has strangers.
Buy A Pug Puppy
Do not buy a pug unseen, but take a look at the breeding site and examine the parent animals and the puppy in question carefully. A pug has a square, stocky appearance. It should not be "low" or narrow and high-legged. The head is relatively large and round (but not an apple head!). If the father and/or mother are extremely short-nosed and have difficulty breathing, this allows conclusions to be drawn about the puppies!
When buying a pug, keep in mind that it doesn't necessarily have to be a purebred animal. If you don't want to breed, you will definitely like a pug mongrel. Or maybe you want to take in a pug in need. We have a lot of tips for you about the purchase of a dog, essential initial equipment and general accessories for the dog.
Pug Breeders
- PUG DOG CLUB OF AMERICA
- PUXUTAWNY
- Lotus Blossom Chinese Pug Dogs
- Double Ds Pugs
- Caravelle Pugs
- Wind Walker Pugs
- Millpond Pugs
- Heuberg Pugs
- Pocket Pugs
- Patoka Pugs and Kisses
- Vanity Pugs
- Camelot Pugs
- Clifford Pugs
- The Heavenly Pugs of Georgia
- Miller Clan Pugs
- Kloud 9 Pugs
- Felzar Pugs
- Bit of Gold Pugs
- Hill Country Pugs
- Skyhawk Kennels
- Chantillys Pugs n Lace
- Pug Pups and More
- Talovah Pugs
- Loparr Kennels
- Masses Pudgy Pugs
- Walk the Lines Pugs
- Locklan Kennels Pugs
- Long Island Pugs
- M and M Pugs
- Morning Glory Pugs
- Walnut Creek Pugs
- Hug a Pug Kennels
- Coral Bay Pugs
- Ugly Mugs Pugs
- Thunderstorms Pugs
- Cuddle Pugs
- Springside Pugs
- Pony Tails Kennel
- Paws in the Valley
- Miller Clan Pugs
- Taylor Pugs
- Honey Pugs
- Azalea Kennels
- JNJ Pug Ranch
- Celtic Pugs
- Pikes Peak Pugs
- Comet Ranch Pugs
- Mountainside Pugs
- Butterbeans Pugs
- Sleepy Hollow Pugs
- Our Precious Pups
- Simply Southern Kennels
Pug Dog Breed - Care
Although a pug has a short coat and is therefore quite easy to care for, short hair should not be underestimated. Removing them on carpets and clothing is easy to despair. Therefore, regular brushing with a knobbed glove or a soft brush is recommended - especially during the coat change, when a pug also sheds a lot!
Wrinkles on the head should always be observed to ensure that they are clean and dry. The eyes should also be examined. You can tear easily and be soiled with a secretion. If they are clearly reddened, a veterinarian should be consulted.
Tip: You can find more information about caring for your dog in our article on proper dog care.
Diet For The Pug
- Basic rules of dog nutrition
- Dog Food ABC
- BARF for dogs - Guide for Beginners
- Which Type of Dog Food is Best?
- Dog Food For Small Dogs
- Dog Food For Large Dogs
- Senior Dog Diet
- Food Allergy In Dogs