| In recent years, one of the most popular dog breeds | | | | your Pug at a healthy weight by watching its' food |
| has been the Pug. Prior to bringing a Pug dog home, | | | | intake is important. Being overweight can be |
| you must realize that it will require special care. This | | | | detrimental to them in the same way that it can be |
| breed has long been a recognized one, and is a | | | | for humans. Heat can bother a Pug tremendously, so |
| member of the AKC Toy group where it was initially | | | | make sure there is ample shade available if left |
| recognized in 1885. The Pug's flat and wrinkly face, | | | | outside. As with any living thing, they should never be |
| along with its thick body and curly tail, make it a | | | | left in a car during the summer. High temperatures |
| breed which is easy to recognize. The standard size | | | | can cause difficulty in breathing in Pugs, so you should |
| for a Pug runs from 10 to 14 inches high and weighs | | | | not leave them exposed to high temperatures. |
| between 13 to 20 pounds. Although these dogs are | | | | Another place a Pug manifests health concerns is |
| adorable in their own way, an owner has to be | | | | their eyes. The special shape of a Pug's face and the |
| aware of special health concerns in this breed. | | | | location of its' eyes are generally the cause of many |
| Starting with the folds in the skin, you must carefully | | | | eyesight problems. Consistently checking should alert |
| inspect between them for any sign of infection. This | | | | you to any immediate inflammation in the eye. Any |
| happens regularly in Pugs. Any infection should be | | | | signs of inflammation is a signal to get your dog to |
| immediately treated by your veterinarian. Consistently | | | | the vet right away. |
| scheduled baths to remove excess dirt from | | | | Going to the vet when needed and providing basic |
| between the skin folds will help to prevent skin | | | | pet care are the best ways to keep your Pug in |
| infections. Not bathing between the wrinkles can | | | | good health. For those that are responsible in their |
| cause bacteria build up which could lead to infection. | | | | pet's care, they can be rewarded with many years |
| Overeating is a problem with many Pugs. Keeping | | | | of companionship. |