About Pugs Info
The first consideration you should think about before you chose a Pug for a pet is to realize that the
Pug is not a dog to be left outside. If you don't want the family dog to be in the house, you do not
want a Pug! Pugs love to play, to be petted and pampered, but they cannot run and hike with the
family in the heat of summer.

Heat and humidity can lead to such stress on the Pug that it will die. The cooling system of the Pug is
limited due to the Pug's flat face. However, if you want a smart, head-strong dog, the Pug can be the
dog of choice. The Pug is very well suited for life in an apartment, a condo or a house with limited
yard space. Pugs are playful, outgoing and even-tempered. They possess great charm and dignity.
Pugs are moderately easy to train, but being smart, they do not like going potty in the rain. So a dry
area would go a long way to keeping the Pug and you, the homeowner, happy.

Pugs are very people oriented. They have been accepted as therapy dogs, and as hearing aid dogs. A
typically "Puggish" attitude held by the Pug, is that they are beautiful and, therefore, everyone must
love them. This little dog can transform from guarding their home and family with their very lives, to
lap dog extraordinaire. Well bred Pugs are low maintenance animals. At least once per week, a good
brushing of your dogs coat is necessary. Pugs may be short haired, but they do shed all year long. At
times Pugs will shed such copious amounts of hair, you need to check to make sure your puggie is still
there. A gentle cleaning of the wrinkles with a kleenex, baby wipes or soft towel is good for keeping
the eye boogies from creating any infections.

Typically, females tend to be aloof and independent. They have more of the "guard dog" qualities,
always curious as to what is going on around their house. Males, on the other hand, tend to be
happiest as couch potatoes. They demand more attention and have the most desire to be lap dogs. Of
course, as with all generalities, there are exceptions. A lot depends on the desires, and the ability of
the owner, to communicate with and train their dog. Pugs have earned obedience titles as well as
tracking and agility titles, and some pugs are currently competing in fly ball. Pugs are personable,
intelligent and love to get attention. They are patient with children who dress them up in baby
clothing. They are fiercely protective of their family. They love to "cute" at everyone. They are
adventurous and bold enough to sniff noses with a 2000 pound steer. They are a wonderful pet to be
possessed by.