Friday, October 24, 2008

Considering Pug Puppies

By Jenny Donaldson

The Pug, as a puppy or an adult, is known primarily for it's large and outgoing personality. They also have a very unique appearance due to their flat and wrinkled face. While many choose Pug puppies because of their personality it is also important to consider other factors before deciding to add one to your household.

Since the Pug is good with children they are an excellent choice for a family pet. Pugs will get along with other animals, but you should carefully consider the other pets and breeds already in your home before adding a Pug, because jealousy is always an issue.

While Pugs are good watchdogs they will bark at anything that gets close to the house so you need to keep this in mind when considering the breed. Because of their small size, Pugs are an excellent option for those living in a small apartment or house. They are playful yet don't require a lot of space.

The next thing you should consider with Pug puppies is the high level of maintenance that is required. The short coat of the Pug means you won't have to worry about trimming any fur. However, regularly brushing and nail trims are necessary since they will shed a lot and their nails will grow fast. Their face will need to be cleaned more than other breeds due to the wrinkles on their face that make them unique. So if regular grooming is an issue you may want to consider another breed.

The Pug is also an excellent choice for those who want a dog that will be around most of the time. As a human friendly breed the Pug will often attach himself or herself to one person and eventually start following them from room to room. As a result if you ignore them for too long they will start to demand your attention. Because of their strong and outgoing personality this can be annoying at times.

Make sure you can provide your Pug puppies with a steady and safe indoor environment before you add them to your household. The Pug prefers to be near people, but they can also get a variety of health issues when they are left outside or exposed to extreme heat, cold or the outdoors in general.

Due to their wrinkled and flat face they are also highly prone to allergies and colds. Pugs also have the common problem of excessive weight gain so you want to carefully monitor your dog's food intake.

Before deciding if the Pug is a right breed for you and your household you should carefully think over all the pros and cons of having a Pug dog. Making sure you have the right dog can make all the difference between a positive and a negative match. Never choose a breed without doing the proper research first.

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