Just Pugs

Before you get a Pug, ask yourself the following 10 questions

1. Are you the kind of person that can you tolerate a dog who won’t stay off the furniture? Pugs believe in sharing all furniture!
2. Will you be happy living with a dog that sheds fur all year long ? Shedding is even heavier in early spring and fall.

3. Do you mind a dog who constantly invades your personal space – Pugs normally always want to be on your lap!
4. Pugs have an  "I go where you go"  policy; they follow you  from room – to – room – to – room – to – room – to – room – to -room . No Privacy with a Pug in the house! Pugs simply don’t believe in privacy. You’ll need a good solid bathroom door to "go " alone.

5.  Snoring!  Pugs snore when they’re asleep . . . and often when awake as well.

6. Exercise – Pugs are not built for endurance or stamina. If you are an active person, then a Pug may not suit you. Pugs are not a good choice for a running partner and Pugs are not built for running beside a bicycle either.

7.  Pugs clear their nasal passages by expelling air forcefully through their nose;  this usually happens when you have your face near their face. Will you mind having "Pug Snot " blown into your face multiple times each day ?

8. Pugs are a breed created to be a companion dog. Pugs crave the company of people;Pugs don’t enjoy being left alone for long periods of time.  If your lifestyle necessitates leaving your Pug alone for more than 6 hours, do you plan to make arrangements to break up the monotony of a long, lonely day for your Pug ? Loneliness and boredom can cause Pugs to bark excessively, become destructive chewers or even house-soil.  Many working Pug owners enroll their Pugs in doggy day-care or leave them with a dog-sitter, friend or family member while away from home.    

9.  Pugs can gain weight easily; they need a premium diet and healthy treats. 

10. Pugs nails grow very fast and need to be trimmed often. Pugs have a facial folds in which dirt & loose fur often collect.  If not kept clean,  the skin in a Pugs facial folds can quickly become sore, irritated and infected. With their flat face, a Pug’s eyes are more vulnerable to injury as they have no muzzle to part long grass or deflect the claws of an annoyed or angry cat.