Pug Info

Following are links to several useful articles about pugs.

Topics covered include finding a reputable pug breeder, pug attributes and characteristics, health information and more.

PUG CHARACTERISTICS AND TEMPERAMENT

  • The Pug Pup – Plenty Of Fun by Jenny Donaldson
    The Pug pup is an adorable dog that is also a wonderful family pet. This breed is susceptible to certain genetic disorders and you should always buy from a responsible breeder to minimize this. Pugs are very sensitive to extreme temperatures and you have to be careful in high heat and extreme cold. Regular grooming is a must as part of Pug care and will help with the problem of shedding.
  • The Pug As a Pet by Samantha Markham
    The Pug is a small dog with a big personality. The Pug’s tiny body and stocky legs are instantly recognizable, but it is the disproportionately large eyes and wrinkled face for which he is most known. Unlike some small breeds, which can be aggressive at times, the pug is a very placid, docile and affectionate breed that makes a wonderful family pet.

HEALTH-RELATED

  • Do Not Get a Pug Until You Read This Critical Health Information by Amy Burnett
    Care for Your Pug – Feeding, Grooming, Exercise and Potential Health Issues A Pug is a small breed that has a short muzzled face and a lot of wrinkles. While the breed has a sullen sad expression, the name of the breed has been means a frisky and prankish little devil. The Pug is a sociable dog and fairly charming. A Pug needs lots of attention and tends to get agitated unless attention is showered by the owner. The life span of a Pug is generally between 12 to 15 years and while there are no major issues with the breed, there are a fair number of minor health issues that the breed is prone to.
  • Considerations in What You Feed Your Pug by Steve Allison
    When you own a Pug one of your biggest concerns will be how to feed your Pug. Ensuring a healthy diet for your Pug can be a challenge. Each breed has its own special dietary requirements. Because the Pug has a tendency to overeat – its essential to monitor his/her diet closely.

CHOOSING A PUG BREEDER OR PUG RESCUE

  • Do Free Pug Puppies Exist? by J M Conner
    Free Pug puppies are the dream of every prospective Pug owner. Do they actually exist? While there are no guarantees, we’ll tell you how to increase your chances of finding a very affordable Pug.
  • Don’t Buy Another Pug Puppy From Anywhere Until You Read This by Ken Tan
    IMPORTANT NEWS TO PUG LOVERS. If you are looking for sure-fire ways to owning a healthy and illness-free pug, then this may be the most important message you’ve ever read…
  • Fostering a Rescue Pug by Jenny Donaldson
    People who are adopting a dog from a Pug rescue should not expect a free dog. What they can expect, in return for an adoption fee, a dog that has been neutered and is up to date on all its vaccinations. Because Pugs have a long lifespan can you see yourself still being having a dog, ten or fifteen years from now?

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