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Pug Puppies for Sale
Pug
(Carlin) (Mops)
"This is a photo of my four Pugs. My
Pugs, Duffer 3, Zoe' 2, Abby 2, and Frankie 1 absolutely love the camera. They
will pose for me anytime I want. Duffer and Zoe', the two in the back are
Frankie's parents... Abby is the black Pug. They are very energetic, playful and
very loving. Duffer sings and dances, and they all love the water."
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Description |
The Pug has a square, thickset, stocky
compact, body, with a sleek, soft coat that comes in apricot, fawn, black and
silver - all with a short, flat, black muzzle and velvety ears. Rose shaped ears
are preferred. Moles on the cheeks are considered beauty spots. The eyes are
prominent, expressive, dark and lustrous. The teeth should meet in a slightly
undershot bite. The back is short, with a level topline. Their tail lays in a
tight curl, or in the best specimens, a double curl on the back. Their limbs are
straight and strong which gives them a jaunty, rolling gait that is quite
distinctive. |
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Temperament |
A Pug is "a lot of dog in a small
space." They are perky, rambunctious and loyal, affectionate and loving, with a
happy disposition. They are playful and charming. Clever and mischievous - with
a heart-winning personality. They can be a bit willful if they sense they are stronger minded than the humans around them. Highly intelligent, it
bores easily with repetitive training practices. Pugs are sensitive to the tone
of your voice, so harsh punishment is unnecessary. They need an owner who is calm, yet firm, confident and consistent with the rules. The dog is neither excitable
nor dull. They are good watchdogs, very devoted and are not yappers. Pugs get
along well with other dogs and pets, and they behave impeccably with both
children and visitors. Be sure to be your Pug's pack leader. Pugs who do not have strong human leaders can become jealous, and begin to display guarding behaviors, such as guarding furniture, food, toys, or other spots in the house. This behavior only happens when dogs are allowed to take over. These behaviors can be corrected when the owners start displaying the proper leadership. Dogs who feel they need to run the home are not as happy as dogs who know they are human followers, as it is very stressful for a dog to need to keep "his" humans in line. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 12-14 inches (30-36
cm.) Bitches 10-12 inches (25-30 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 13-20 pounds (6-9kg.) Bitches 13-18 pounds (6-8kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Pugs catch colds easily and are
stressed by hot and cold weather. They are prone to allergies and the short
muzzle contributes to chronic breathing problems. (Pugs suffer from poor
ventilation.) They are not the easiest whelpers. Expect Cesarean Section if
breeding. There is a chance of keratites (inflammation of the cornea) and ulcers
on the cornea. The delicate eyes are prone to weeping. This breed tends to
wheeze and snore, but on the whole is a very easy-care dog. Do not
overfeed a Pug, as they will eat more than is good for them, quickly becoming
obese and living much shorter lives. Prone to skin problems. Pone to Pug Dog
Encephalitis (PDE), an inflammation of the brain that strikes adolescent Pugs
usually between the ages of 2 and 3. The cause is unknown. |
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Living Conditions |
The Pug is good for apartment life. It
is relatively inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard. Cannot withstand
hot or cold weather and should be kept indoors at a comfortable temperature. |
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Exercise |
Pugs are strong dogs with short
straight legs. They need to be taken on daily
walks. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. They enjoy energetic games and will keep in better health if
given regular exercise. But be careful not to over do it, especially if you see
them start to wheeze. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12 to 15 years. |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy
to groom. Brush and comb with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when
necessary. After bathing, dry him quickly and thoroughly to prevent chill. The
creases on the face must be cleaned regularly. This breed is a seasonally heavy
shedder. |
| Origin |
One of the older breeds, the Pug is
believed to have originated before 400 BC in Asia. There is somewhat of a debate
over the origin of the Pug. Some experts think it came from the Lowlands,
brought back from the Far East by Dutch traders. It is possibly of
Oriental stock, descended from a short-haired Pekingese, but another theory is,
it is the result of crossing a small Bulldog. Yet another school of thought is
that it is a miniature form of the rare French Mastiff called Dogue de Bordeaux.
Pugs were a favorite of the artist Hogarth, who included his pet Pug "Trump" in
several of his works. From the sixteenth century, it became a fashionable
adornment of the European Courts, reaching its peak of popularity in Victorian
times. He was a pet at Tibetan monasteries and later traveled to Japan. The Pug
then came to Europe, where the endearing little dog was the pet of royalty in
several countries and even became the official dog of the House of Orange in
Holland. A Pug saved William, Prince of Orange's life by alerting him to the
approaching Spaniards in 1572 at Hermingny. Napoleon's wife, Josephine, sent
secret messages to her husband under the collar of her Pug while she was in
prison. When the British overran the Chinese Imperial Palace in 1860, they
discovered several Pugs and Pekinese, and brought the little dogs back to
England with them. The AKC recognized the Pug in 1885 and the breed has since
become a popular companion dog. Some of the Pug's talents include: watchdog
and performing tricks. |
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Mastiff, AKC Toy |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC,
NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Pug Posters and Prints!
Brutus, the Pug at 4 years old
The curl tail of a Pug
Tubbs
Pug Pictures 1
Pug Pictures 2
Pug Pictures 3
Pug Pictures 4
Small Dogs vs Medium and Large Dogs
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