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Breed Overview
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Pugs are charming, cheerful, and great with kids.
Available pug Puppies
Personality & Training
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- Kids
- Cats
- Other Dogs
- Apartments
- Large Living Spaces
- Seniors
- First Time Pet Owners
What pug Owners Say About Their pugs
- We couldn't be happier with our new pug puppy! We named him Merlin and he is learning how to potty train and teach him little commands and it's going great. He loves walks and he is the cutest little guy ever. We will love him and protect him forever.
Physical Characteristics
Females: 10 - 13 in
Males: 10 - 13 in
Females: 14 - 18 lbs
Males: 14 - 18 lbs
Bathe as Needed, Wrinkle Care
Low
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About pugs
Pugs were originally bred as companion dogs. They are charming and cheerful and are perfect for families. They are eager to please and love being near their families. They aren't very active and do well in all-size living spaces.
pug Health
The Pug is a small and friendly breed with an average life expectancy of 12-15 years. Pugs are considered a brachycephalic breed which makes them more susceptible to a variety of health-related issues. Routine vet examinations are an important step in their care and contacting a veterinarian when observing any physical or behavioral changes that are of concern.
Potential Health Conditions:
• Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
• Dislocated Kneecap, Patellar Luxation
• Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
• Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head, Legg-Calve Perthes Disease (LCP)
• Pug Dog Encephalitis, Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis (NME)
• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
• Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS)
• Low Blood Sugar, Hypoglycemia
• Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease
• Retained Deciduous Teeth, Retained Baby Teeth
• Overweight, Obesity
• Heat Stress, Hyperthermia
• Allergies
• Dry Eye, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)
• Eye Ulcer, Ulcerative Keratitis
• Ear infections, Otitis
Suggested Screenings
• Eye Exam
• Hip & Elbow X-rays
• Knee Exam
• Spine Evaluation
• Cardiac Exam
• Blood Test
• Necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME) – DNA test
• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Optional)
• Serum Bile Acid Test (Optional)
• Tracheal Hypoplasia (Optional)
Routine Care
• Weight management
• Neuter or Spay
• Controlled exercise
• Regular Dental Exams
pug Care
Pugs are notoriously known for being heavy year-round shedders especially one that is double-coated. Routine brushing will prevent fur from collecting on your clothes and other surfaces.
While everyone adores a wrinkly Pug-mug, it is important to keep these areas clean of excess moisture or debris. Cleaning their wrinkles with a cotton pad or baby wipes at least once a day will prevent irritation or even a possible skin infection.
Pugs are companion dogs that don't like being left alone for several hours by themselves. While they are an intelligent breed, their personality quirks of being stubborn or easily distracted can make training a challenge for a first-time dog owner.