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Pure Breeds
Pug
A.K.A. : Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin
Pug
A.K.A. :Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
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| Breeds by Group | Toy |
| Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids |
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| Overview: | The Pug is one of the oldest breeds of dogs and has flourished since before 400 BC. China is the earliest known source for Pugs, where they were pets of the Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. The Pug is a family favorite. Full of confidence and always eager to please, this dog makes a great playmate for children and a loyal addition to the family. |
| Breed Group: | Toy |
| Weight (lbs): | 14-18 |
| Height (in): | 13-14 |
| Colors: | Silver, apricot-fawn, or black, with black muzzle or mask, ears, cheek moles, and trace down back. |
| Coat: | The coat of the Pug breed is short and often double-layered, with a smooth, velvety layer of longer hair on top and a shorter, fluffier layer underneath. This type of coat gives the Pug a reputation as a prolific shedder. Often, faithful Pug owners c |
| Character: | Pugs are social and very easy-going. Known for their intelligence, these dogs are generally calm and reserved. |
| Temperament: | This breed gets along well with children, other dogs, and most household pets. They may become jealous if their owner diverts attention to another animal or child. |
| Care: | The Pug requires occasional grooming with a rubber brush to remove loose hairs. Special lotion can be used on the facial creases to clean and nourish the skin. |
| Training: | Since Pugs are stubborn, independent and smart enough to get bored quickly with repetitive exercises, they are not always easy to train. With their silly, distracting antics added to the mix, training a Pug may seem downright impossible at times. Thankfully, Pugs are exceptionally eager to please their owners, and owners who are consistent and patient can usually train their Pugs to exhibit the desired response to his or her prompts. Heaping praise upon them can also help tremendously, since they thrive on attention from their owners. It is also very important that owners do not inadvertently praise behaviors that, while cute, are not the point of the training exercise. This breed is very fond of food and treats, so using treats as rewards may provide some additional motivation for dogs that are especially strong-willed. Working with Pugs during the first six months of their lives is crucial where training is concerned, as it is much more difficult to change dogs’ behaviors after this point. Some owners express concern about how long it takes to house-train Pugs, but puppies of this breed do not develop the muscle strength to control their bowels and bladder completely until they are around 6 months old. As with other commands and skills, Pugs learn to house-train with plenty of positive reinforcement in the form of treats and praise. This breed requires gentle training, as they are very sensitive to the tone of the trainer's voice. |
| Activity: | Pugs love to romp and play outdoors on a regular basis. Due to their small size and rather lazy nature, Pugs do not require a lot of physical activity to stay healthy and in-shape. A daily walk around the neighborhood or a romp in the backyard should easily meet these dogs’ exercise requirements; in fact, too much exercise can exacerbate Pugs’ tendency to wheeze. While Pugs do love to play, especially with children, it is important to prevent them from jumping off high surfaces like sofas or other furniture, since doing so can cause joint damage. Since they do not require much exercise, Pugs make great companions for those who live in apartments or homes without large backyards, including the elderly. |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Health Issue: | This breed tends to catch colds easily and is stressed by weather extremes. They may be prone to allergies, breathing problems, and skin problems. |
| Life Expectancy: | 12-15 |
Pug Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Pug Puppy
$1,000
I have one beautiful Pug puppy. This little girl is 15 weeks old and has all her current shots, worming's, and microchip. She has a beautiful coat. Puppy is crate training at...
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Lucius is a handsome Black Male Pug with some White on him. I am looking for a new home for him. He is really sweet and alert along with being hyper active and off balance a bit....
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$800
Pups are registered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, vet checked and come with health guarantee. We meet families personally all over and have other transportation options...
Pug
$800
Pups are registered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, vet checked and come with health guarantee. We meet families personally all over and have other transportation options...
Female Puppy
$1,200
Two-week-old Fawn female puppy. Updated pictures and personality description pending. Can be reserved for $100 deposit
Ben CKC
$500
Meet this lovable boy Ben. He is a purebred pug and comes with CKC registration papers. He loves to play with his litter mates and toys. Ben has had 3 sets of shots and has been...
Beautiful Pug Boys
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Adorable Male Pug Puppies. NAPR registered purebreds. Nine weeks old. These three love bugs are typical Pugs; Super enthusiastic, crazy happy, totally loving, and very joyful....
Otis the Fun AKC Pug
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Otis is the pup you want if you enjoy feeling loved! He cant wait to have his ears scratched and give you kisses! Otis comes with a one-year health warranty, is up-to-date on...
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Elliot - Pug / Chihuahua Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Chihuahua. Elliot has now lived in foster care for over a year. He is such a lively, happy, LOVING boy in the right place! He gets over excited/anxious and...
Scotty TX - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Look at this face! How can you resist the cuteness of sweet Scotty! We are looking for someone to be Scotty's angel because it turns out...
I1321689 - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Australian Shepherd. Foster update: Meet Otis! This adorable guy is also a smarty and is already house trained and crate trained! He loves laying next to you...
Boggs - Pug / Beagle Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Beagle. Boggs is 2-3 years young, about 30 solid pounds, friendly and a good looking social guy. He came from a public shelter and has made a number of pals...
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Posted Breed: Pug. PENDING: Do Not Apply for a pet with PENDING in the name bar. They have been matched with a home, but not adopted yet. We are accepting applications for...
Peanut - Pug / Beagle (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Beagle (short coat). MEDICAL HOLD Peanut came to Pug Luv from a woman who had seen him available free to a good home. She was concerned he would end up...
Ed - Pug / Pekingese Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Pekingese. Hey all. Ed is my name. I'm a Pug/Pekingese mix but I'm unique because I have really fluffy fur. Cool, right? The shelter listed me...
Kimmie - Pug / Beagle Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Beagle. One Word: Delightful We call her "Kimmie but the truth is we don't know her real name, or her story. All we know is that this gal is...
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