General
Pugs' friendly personalities and affectionate nature are just a couple of the irresistible qualities that attract people to them. They are often described as "a lot of dog in a small package". Their main purpose is ,and always has been, that of being a companion. Pugs are very social dogs and like to be where the action is. He/She will want to be a part of what is going on at all times. A Pug's greatest pleasure in life is just to be with you.
Pugs are playful and patient companions to children who treat them well. They can, however, be very stubborn. They enjoy routine and are quite likely to resist a change in their normal activities, though with urging and patience, they will usually come around. One thing a Pug hates is to be put on a diet. To a Pug, food is the greatest pleasure in life after being with his family. You must be able to offer your Pug plenty of exercise because Pugs are, like many people, prone to be couch potatoes.
Facts & Care
Pugs are strictly indoor pets, except in the mildest weather conditions. They cannot tolerate extreme temperatures whether it be hot or cold. Pugs eyes are very prominent on their face and subject to injury. Because they don't have the length of nose that other dogs have, their face and eyes are the first thing to touch whatever this curious breed finds to investigate.
Grooming
When grooming your Pug, gently wipe his eyes with a moistened cotton ball. Some people use baby wipes that are hypo allergenic with aloe Vera in them for the cleaning the wrinkles of the face. Always remember that you should not leave moisture in the wrinkles.
The Pug is a short coated dog who requires brushing to remove shedding hair. Because they have an undercoat of soft, downy hair, fawn Pugs tend to shed more than black Pugs. Regular brushing will stimulate the dog's skin to produce the natural oils that keep the Pug's coat healthy and shiny. Brushing also gives you a chance to go over your Pug and look for any problems such as lumps, hot spots, cuts, or excessive shedding.
Most Pugs do not like their nails trimmed. If you touch their feet frequently and examine them without clipping, they get used to it and usually won't mind.
Pug Health Information
Pug Dog Club of America has an excellent section on
Pug Health Information broken down into sections:
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General Information,
Pug Brains,
Pug Eyes,
Pug Skin,
Pug Orthopedics,
Pug Vaccines,
PDE Study Report)
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