| ign="center"> | | | | activity, pugs are a good choice for people who live |
| Pugs are fun and cute dogs that generally add a lot | | | | in apartments or small spaces. Regardless of their |
| to a household. They are easy to care for, but | | | | living arrangements, because of their sensitivity to |
| present a few challenges due to their spirited nature. | | | | heat and cold, they should be kept mostly indoors. |
| General Appearance and Description | | | | Training |
| The pug is often called the cutest of all dogs, and | | | | Pugs aren�t the most trainable of dogs, but |
| it�s likely due to his characteristic stocky and | | | | they can be trained and will enjoy having some |
| compact body and his punched in face. He has a | | | | structure. |
| square body that is framed by a sleek, soft coat and | | | | Because they are highly intelligent and somewhat |
| accented by a forehead that looks to be worried. | | | | clever, pugs do become tired quickly of boring |
| Most pugs are apricot, fawn, black or silver colored. | | | | training methods, so be sharp and shake things up |
| They all have a black muzzle and prominent eyes. | | | | when you are training these dogs. |
| The eyes are nearly always dark and thoughtful. Pugs | | | | When looking at learning more about Puggle dogs, |
| have short tails that are usually tightly curled. | | | | read as much as you can because the Pug is truly a |
| Basic Temperament | | | | incredible dog breed. |
| Pug owners often refer to them as bigger dogs than | | | | Height and Weight |
| their size allows. This is due to their very large | | | | Most male pugs will be about 12 to 14 inches high and |
| personality. Pugs are playful and charm nearly | | | | 13 to 20 pounds. Female pugs will be a bit smaller, |
| everyone they come in contact with. That�s | | | | with a height around 10 to 12 inches and will weigh |
| quite likely as much a process affected by their | | | | about 13 to 18 pounds. |
| sweet looks as their sweet personality. They are | | | | Health and Longevity |
| affectionate and loving and intensely loyal. Pugs are | | | | Pug dogs generally have a fair number of health |
| quite smart as well. | | | | problems. |
| But pug dog breeders will tell you that these dogs | | | | Your pug is prone to colds and, as we discussed |
| are willful and quite difficult to handle, especially if the | | | | earlier, will be stressed by extremes in weather, from |
| humans let them believe they are smarter and | | | | cold to hot. |
| stronger than the humans. | | | | The short muzzle on the pug causes breathing |
| If you don�t establish yourself as the leader | | | | problems and they are prone to wheezing and other |
| of the pack, the pug will, and he might exhibit some | | | | chronic breathing issues. |
| troubling behaviors like guarding furniture or other | | | | Pugs are prone to obesity, so watching their diet is |
| things in the house. While they are not aggressive | | | | essential. Some can be prone to laziness, so |
| dogs, pugs can be firm about their need to guard, | | | | it�s best to force your pug to walk and get |
| simply because nobody else has stepped into the role | | | | some exercise. |
| of leader. | | | | Finally, any pug owner can speak to the |
| Care required | | | | pug�s penchant for snoring. They snore |
| While they might take a bit of work in the behavior | | | | loudly and often, and many a pug owner has lost |
| department, pugs are easy to care for. They need a | | | | some sleep in the night until they learn how to deal |
| good brushing every now and then and a shampoo | | | | with the snoring. |
| only when absolutely necessary. | | | | In general, pugs are hearty dogs, and can live on |
| Because black pug puppies and other pugs are very | | | | average to be about 12 to 15 years old. |
| short haired, it�s important to dry them off | | | | Suitability |
| after a bath quickly and wrap them in a towel to | | | | Pugs get along well with other dogs and in general |
| prevent chills. | | | | with other pets in the house. They love children and |
| The creases on the face which give the pug their | | | | enjoy meeting new people. Their addition to the |
| distinctive look require some care. They must be | | | | household is usually a good one. |
| cleaned regularly with a cotton ball. | | | | Pugs also make excellent pets for senior citizens, |
| While they are very short haired, pugs will shed | | | | who enjoy their laid back and friendly nature and |
| heavily a few times a year. | | | | their ability to make good lap pets. |
| Exercise Requirements | | | | Further Information |
| Pugs should be taken on regular walks, but these | | | | More information about the Pug can be found here. |
| aren�t dogs that require a lot of physical | | | | To learn all the important things you need to know |
| stimulation. Most of them, in fact, can�t | | | | about Puggle Dogs - Warning About Important |
| handle too much of that at all. They are very | | | | Information You Need to Know, visit our website |
| sensitive to climate, so taking them out in cold or hot | | | | today. We include a special complimentary doggy |
| weather is not advised. | | | | newsletter. Learn more about this amazing dog breed. |
| Because they don�t require intense physical | | | | |