| The Pug is an indoor dog as she dislikes cold or hot | | | | and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet |
| weather. She can do well in an apartment as long as | | | | grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| she is walked for exercise. She is said to get along | | | | Life Span |
| well with other pets, dogs and children. Cats can be a | | | | The Pug can live between 12 and 14 years with |
| problem because they have prominent eyes and are | | | | proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living |
| prone to cat scratches. As a reminder, never leave a | | | | conditions. |
| child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | History |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | The Pug comes from China where they were used |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) | | | | as a watch dog and companion. They were first |
| of the male Pug is 12 to 14 inches to the withers | | | | registered by the American Kennel Association in |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 13 to 20 pounds. | | | | 1885. |
| The female ranges from 10 to 12 inches to the | | | | Some Registries |
| withers and 13 to 18 pounds. | | | | - Pug Dog Club of America |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | - UKC United Kennel Club |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | - NKC National Kennel Club |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | - CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| Pug is no exception. Be on the look out for breathing | | | | - APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| problems, heart disease, eye injuries and skin allergies. | | | | - AKC American Kennel Club |
| This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | - FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | - NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | - KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | - ANKC Australian National Kennel Club |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | - ACR American Canine Registry |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | Litter Size |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | 2 to 5 Pug puppies |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | Category |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | Toy |
| dog sweets. | | | | Terms To Describe |
| Grooming | | | | Loving, charming, stable, playful, even-tempered, |
| The Pug coat is smooth, fine, short and glossy. The | | | | affectionate, clever |
| face creases must be cleaned. She should be brushed | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and | | | | - Some are watch dogs. |
| healthy coat, avoid mats, help you keep a closer eye | | | | - Very friendly and good natured. |
| on her health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| with her. | | | | - They tend to snore. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | - Cats and pugs may not mix. |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | - Hard to train. |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | Other Names Known By |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and | | | | Mops, Carlin |
| periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead | | | | Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| disease. | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for growth | | | | |