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Pug
A.K.A. : Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin
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Pug
A.K.A. :Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin
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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
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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
LUNA
$1,050
You will fall instantly in love with this little Pug puppy and her adorable, sweet face! She has been vet checked and updated on shots and wormer. Plus, comes with a genetic...
BELLA
$1,200
You will fall instantly in love with this little Pug puppy and her adorable, sweet face! She has been vet checked and updated on shots and wormer. Plus, comes with a genetic...
MACHO
$1,200
Macho is a cute Pug puppy who is being family raised. This pup can be registered with the ACA, is vet checked and up to date on shots and wormer. Macho also comes with a genetic...
TOM
$895
Tom is a cute Pug puppy who is being family raised. This pup can be registered with the ACA, is vet checked and up to date on shots and wormer. Tom also comes with a genetic...
Pug Puppies for Sale
$800
We have a litter of 6 full breed pug puppies ready for a new home mid-December. Mom is fawn and dad is black. Both parents are full breed non-registered pugs. We have 3 fawn...
Cookie
$950
Meet Cookie. She is a sweet little pug who loves to have her belly rubbed. Cookie is great around other pets. She loves to snuggle. She will come with up to date vaccinations,...
Pure Bred Pug Puppies
$750*
Born 10/20/2019 4 males and 2 females. Second litter from mom. I have both parents here and one male and one female from the first litter to show. Puppies will be ready to go home...
Silvia Black Girl Pug
$1,150
Silvia, is a GORGEOUS & SMART black, female, pug puppy. She is now Vailable and ready for her new forever home. Silvia has had her First and Second full set of puppy vaccines...
5 Pug Puppies
$1,100*
Kida and Kai have had what will be Kidas last litter and it was the largest one yet. 5 pug puppies and all boys. We named them after Disney Movie Animal Characters...There is...
Pug puppies
$750
Just in Time For Christmas 3 Beautiful Fawn females for Sale First Shots Born August 3rd Ready Now . Serious Inquires Only please Text me at 732-670-1688
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Sapphire - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Approx. DOB: 6/10/13 Approx. Weight: 15 Lbs Adoption Fee: $ 250 includes a 2 week trial to ensure everyone's happiness! Sapphire is a...
Sophie - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Sophie was an owner surrender because the family was unable to afford the care that was needed. She is 7 years old, potty trained, up to date on...
Mario - Pug / Beagle (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Beagle (short coat). Mario came to Pug Luv from a woman who had adopted him from a very questionable rescue. When she adopted him he had not been neutered and...
Peanut - Pug / Beagle (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
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...
Boggs- adopted 11-10-19! - Pug / Beagle Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Beagle. ADOPTED 11-10-19! The two similar looking dogs he came in with, Lenny and Lolita, are still available. Boggs is 2-3 years young, about 30 solid...
Harpo - Pug / Beagle Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug / Beagle. Harpo is a 6 year old, 16 lb beagle/pug mix. Red with some white. He was rescued from a shelter in late July. He's been friendly to people and...
Nina - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Nina is a typical pug. Very loving. needs to be with dogs her size or larger. Dogs are up-to-date on shots, wormed, on heartworm preventative,...
Velma - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Velma is on indefinite MEDICAL HOLD Velma came to Pug Luv as an owner surrender from a breeder. She is 11 weeks old and the lone survivor of the...
Bosco - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private...
2019 - 6026 Ernie - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Please contact Cathleen (cathleenpugrescuenc) for more information about this pet. Http:/.pugrescuenc/images/PRONC_Express.jpg HI I am Ernie...
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