Juicy Couture Pet Carriers
From the creators of the “My dogs better than your dog” T-Shirt, comes a line of pet carriers for the pampered portable pooch in your life. Juicy Couture designs the cutest and most desirable of doggie bags, featuring their signature “J” pull tabs and “P&G” charms, with a crest featuring two darling Scotch Terriers standing on a banner proudly proclaiming the Juicy Couture name, plus tiny heart-shaped windows for ventilation and so Fidolito can see where he is going, if traveling with the top down. Described as a “traveling pet hotels” they are most certainly 5 star accommodations.

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Miley Cyrus and Sophie Stepping Out
Miley Cyrus was spotted earlier this week, out shopping with her dog Sophie, snuggled away in a pink and green Juicy Couture velour pet carrier. Sophie was a 16th birthday gift to the star who takes her everywhere she goes, in style and comfort.
Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton, the Pioneers of Pooch Packing
Paris Hilton has also been snapped toting her Chihuahuas around in a luxury hotel for pets, but it was Jessica Simpson who really started the trend, way back in 2005, when her dog Daisy, named for the character Jessica played in the movie, The Dukes of Hazzard was seen peeking from the actress’s purse. Since then, designers have upped their game with new models appearing each season for the pooch who would be top dog of the fashion world.

Some of our favorite Juicy Couture Pet Carriers
Juicy Couture Velour Small Pet Carrier
Miley Cyrus totally rocks this one and we will beg for more pics of her with Sophie peeking out! The carrier sits on her hip, for easy petting sessions, and includes both shoulder strap and hand held options. Heart-shaped windows at both ends have a roll down privacy flap and mesh for ventilation. Exterior pockets hold treats and grooming tools, to ensure a perfect profile for the paparazzi. Dimensions are 15"L x 11.5"H x 8"W, and pooches weighing around 16lbs are comfortably housed in the cotton-lined velour bag.

Juicy Couture Hot Pink Terry "Will Beg for Juicy" Pet Carrier
We love the slogan from Juicy! Made from hot pink terry fabric trimmed with burgundy leather this carrier suits the extroverted pooch who wants to be seen, rather than recline against his softly padded lair complete with a miniature terry pillow. How cute is that?
Dimensions are 17”L x 12”H x 8”W. Pockets contain a security leash featuring a lobster clasp, for some leg stretching on a long trip. The signature charms and heart shaped windows are as described above.

Juicy "Queen Bee" Bowler Carrier

For princess or queen of the pooch world, this pet carrier from Juicy features a rhinestone encrusted “Queen Bee” logo. Approved by airlines for safe pet travel, this luxury pet home-away-from-home is made from pink cotton terry velour with a soft cotton lining. Dimensions are 15"L x 11.5"H x 8"W. The signature charms and heart shaped windows are as described above.

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One gift that is excellent for a pug that likes to play with stuffed toys is a stuffed toy pug. The live pug will delight in the similar looking stuffed creature that has joined them to play. Not only will the dog enjoy the stuffed animal but it will be highly entertaining to watch a little pug scurrying after a stuffed pug which is tossed across the carpet. A stuffed pug called Melissa & Doug Life-Like and Lovable Plush Dog is a plush and stuffed version of a live pug who sits down on his hind legs and has his head cocked in slight confusion. The stuffed pug can be the live pugs little companion. The stuffed pug is slightly larger than the size of a living pug dog and that makes it hard for the real pug to tear out the fluff inside.

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If a little pug is used to cuddling up on the soft furniture, give the pug a blanket throw that they can lay on top of when they get up on the couch cushions. Let everybody know the throw belongs to them with a throw that has a big graphic image of a pug on it. There is a 46x60 inch soft cotton pug dog throw sold by Cjicollectibles LCC that features a pug standing on a wooden floor with a blue wall background behind the pug. The throw has fringe all the way around the perimeter of the blanket.

A great gift for a pug is a little dog sweater that they can wear to keep them warm when they take walks during the colder months. Bundling up a pug in a sweater as tiny as they are looks adorable and charming and protects them from the chilly weather with an extra layer of warmth. The Fashion Pet Bone Patch Cable Dog Sweater is a cable knit acrylic sweater and comes in the colors of blue, camel, and pink. The sweater has a color with a leash hole, and sleeves to protect the pug’s arms. The sweater is easy to put on the pug with a velcro closure and a little button for some extra security. There is even a little embellishment of a black dog bone on the tail end of the sweater.

Chinese history tells us that may Emperors refused to be without a pug, some of them even promoting them and giving them rank in the dynasties, such as one who gave the pugs equal status with his wives and in fact fed them as well as his wives were fed.

Coming to the other areas of Europe and America took a bit longer. Apparently the traders from the East India company found them interesting and intriguing and brought them back for European leaders. The pugs were really admired and longed for and it wasn’t long before they were women and childrens pet of choice.

They became known as nursery dogs in the Netherlands because they were so even tempered and good with children. Noted members of the European Royal families bred and kept pugs through the years.

This was no different in England.

William of Orange coming to the throne of Britain brought pugs with him from Holland and some say they were used to breed the King Charles Spaniel.

Royalty have long adored Pugs, and Queen Charlotte kept them, Queen Victoria was given one named Bully, by Prince Albert. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, famed for their exile owned more than ten while they were in France.

Coming to America took a bit longer. Pugs were not popular here until the first part of the 1800′s and became wildly popular during the Civil war period.They became incredibly popular here and are now loved and raised and spoiled by many of the rich and famous. Curious who else likes pugs?

Noted celebrities who keep pugs now are:

* Balthazar Getty– Ajax and Daisy.
* Billy Joel– Sabrina
* Brigid Berlin– India and Africa.
* Chris Kirkpatrick (‘N Sync) — Busta (fawn) and Korea
* Christine Elise (actress) — Dempsey
* Denise Richards (actress)black pug named Betty
* Ted Danson (actor)
* Mary Steenburgen (actress)
* Gerard Butler (actor) – Lolita
* Jessica Alba– Sid  and Nancy
* Tori Spelling
* Paula Abdul– Puggy Sue
*Rob Zombie–Dracula
* Mickey Rourke– Raphael

While you’re not going to need those things if you’re not showing, frankly getting the best and healthiest dog that you can is good sense. Perfection isn’t possible in anything but for those who are interested, here’s what you’re seeking in a Pug.

We’ve not given all the characteristics, just highlighted those which touch on temperament, good looks and certain features that will assure you that your puppy is normal for his breed.

PUG Breed Standards and Ideal characteristics are © The Kennel Club

Characteristics
Great charm, dignity and intelligence.

Temperament
Even-tempered, happy and lively disposition.

Mouth
Slightly undershot. Wry mouth, teeth or tongue showing all highly undesirable. Wide lower jaw with incisors almost in a straight line.

Forequarters
Legs very strong, straight, of moderate length, and well under body. Shoulders well sloped.

Body
Short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed. Ribs well sprung and carried well back. Topline level neither roached nor dipping.

Hindquarters
Legs very strong, of moderate length, with good turn of stifle, well under body, straight and parallel when viewed from rear.

Tail
High-set, curled tightly over hip. Double curl highly desirable.

Coat
Fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither harsh, off-standing nor woolly.

Size
Ideal weight 6.3-8.1 kgs (14-18 lbs).

Pug Rescue Groups

Pugs, as with any other kind of dog, have those who don’t or can’t keep them once they’ve given them a home, or who believe that animals are disposable items. Thankfully for as many of those as theire are around, there are people who care what happens to the pug and are willing to make an effort to find them great homes and get them out of the house they are in and find them a permanent loving home and family.

Pug rescue groups are out there in nearly all fifty states, as well as several very good ones in the UK. If you’re interested in giving a home to a pug who doesn’t have one, it may be a bit of a stretch and you may need to work through some issues from the past with your new friend, but it will build trust and love and the pug will be your best friend for the rest of his life once you do that.

Make sure that you’re prepared for the kinds of problems that you may address when you take in a rescue pug. Some will have health problems while others may have behavioral problems, but you can work through them with the right amounts of love and tenacity. Giving a Pug a second chance at a great home may be something you’re very good at and willing to attempt. If so, there are lists of pug rescue organizations all over the internet. A short list has been provided here for your use.

You can find an intensive and wonderful list of Pug Rescue organizations listed for your convenience at PUG RESCUE HOT LINKS

UNITED KINGDOM
Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (Registered Charity No. 276067)
http://www.pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk

UNITED STATES

Alabama Pug Rescue & Adoption
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue

Ohio Pug Rescue, Inc

Polar Pug Rescue

Pug Rescue of New England

Pacific Pug Rescue

AZ Pug Adoption Rescue Network

Delaware Valley Pug Club

Guardian Angels Pug Rescue

Pugs ‘N Pals of So. California
Pug Rescue of Sacramento

PugSavers ( Northern CA & NV )
Pug Rescue of Santa Barbara
Midwest Pug Rescue

IL-MO Rescue, NFP

Midwest Pug Rescue

AUSTRALIA
PUGADISE-Pug Rescue NSW

Perth Pug Rescue

Pugadise

Reportedly these little animals were considered to be very important Imperial property and if they were stolen or harmed the result was death to the person responsible. The Imperial Emperor Ling To loved them so much that he actually gave rank to them, the same one as his wives.(had to infuriate the women I’d think)

His dogs were fed the finest rice and meats and kept comfortable on cushions, as well as riding in the chariot with him.Their name at that time was Lo chiang-sze and was later abbreviated to just lo-sze.

The Yuan Dynasty had a custom where the animals were brought out on parade. The Pugs were paraded just after the lions.

William the Silent, King of Holland in the latter part of the 1500′s loved pugs and took them whereever he went. During a war with Spain he was brought to full awareness from his sleep one night by his pug, just in time to prevent his own assassination.His pugs were with him at his swearing in ceremony, each decorated
with ribbons.

In the 1700′s there was a secret symbol that was used in the Freemasons, the Order of the Pug, which was led by the Grand Master.

History also goes on to tell us about Napoleon and Josephine. Josephine had a pug and rumor has it that it wasn’t permitted in the bed, but Josephine put her foot down. If the pug didn’t come to bed, she didn’t either. Needless to say, Napoleon relented and shared his bed with not just Josephine, but her furry friend as well.

As you can see, Pugs have had a special place in history for literally thousands of years. What effect has your pug had on your life?

I had actually not gotten a pug because I’d seen the behavior a number of times prior to owning them and began to associate it with the breed, when in reality, its usually because they aren’t well socialized during feeding times when they are puppies. As with all dogs, you need to begin early to address any kind of behavior. Many owners or hobby breeder think its cute when the puppies tussle over the food bowl, not considering that its not cute when it still happens at a year old. IN fact, one pug owner called my attention to the furiously growling puppy and chuckled commenting “Isn’t that hilarious, he thinks he’s a lion and all the other puppies are afraid to eat until he’s done” Needless to say that’s not where we got our puppy.

One great way to preclude this kind of behavior is by teaching your dog that a hand coming near their mouth or their food bowl is a wonderful thing and may be the harbinger of a super nice treat. We hand feed our dogs from birth, so that they know where they stand in the pecking order. While this sounds harsh, pack behavior is ingrained into dogs.

Watch the pack leader of any pack animal. They don’t gently say no to their pack, they simply butt heads and let them know where they stand. While you certainly won’t be using teeth to get your point across, you do need to get it across so that the new dog knows that they are subordinate to EVERY family member, not just to you.

While you’re supervising, let the youngest to the oldest feed them by hand, offering them treats. Take turns taking the dogs bowl and adding something wonderful such as cheese or a piece of meat to it, so the dog associates the removal of their bowl with its return as well as an additional treat food.

Call your dog to you and feed him food by hand to keep him accustomed to hands being near his face while he’s eating, and have him associate that hand with something tasty. Keep a close watch and make sure that the dog takes the treat nicely, without teeth, but with a soft-mouth fashion to prevent injury to your family members or friends.

Pugs are incredible for smaller spaces. If you’re an apartment dweller or don’t have a large back yard, a pug may be just what you need to give you a lot of companionship in just a little space. The pug is a big dog, wrapped in a little package. Most of then think they are lions and are truly fearless little companions who are loyal and really the best friend that you’re ever going to have. They aren’t prissy dogs, and don’t take a lot of fussing with to keep them looking and feeling their best, although they do have a few little foibles that you’re going to have to be aware of to keep them in the long term.

The pug breed can weigh anywhere from 15 to 25 ounds and may weigh a bit more than this at times, up to 27 pounds..  They rarely bark, unless there’s a very good reason. They love to wrestle and play, and are the clown dogs that most of us are looking for. Pugs will  keep you entertained for hours just watching their antics.

They are superb inside dogs, but they do love the outside world.. a word of caution, because of their short noses they don’t dissipate the heat as well as other dogs do and so can overheat very quickly. They should never be left outside on very warm days and you need to take care to assure that they are cool enough if your environment is a very hot one.

Leaving the air conditioner on to about 80 usually does it, or a small fan on their crate or sleeping pillow, but that is one hard and fast rule that you’re going to need to remember.

Pugs are among the most loving and loyal of dogs. If they really like you they’re going to follow you everywhere that you go, inside or outside.

If you have some space for play and a big enough house for an odd romp, then you’re probably read for a pug to come and spend time with you. Some tips on care and considerations of pugs and how to select one have been included here for your help and convenience.  Welcome to the world of pug owners, some of the most amusing and interesting dogs in the world.