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Fast Facts

  • Energy Moderate
  • Size Small
  • Trainability Responsive

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  • Overview

  • Pugs are notoriously known for being heavy year-round shedders especially one that is double-coated. Routine brushing will prevent fur from collecting on your clothes and other surfaces.

     

    While everyone adores a wrinkly Pug-mug, it is important to keep these areas clean of excess moisture or debris. Cleaning their wrinkles with a cotton pad or baby wipes at least once a day will prevent irritation or even a possible skin infection.

     

    Pugs are companion dogs that don't like being left alone for several hours by themselves. While they are an intelligent breed, their personality quirks of being stubborn or easily distracted can make training a challenge for a first-time dog owner.

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Is a Pug a good pet? Yes! If you are looking for a breed that is sure to give you a daily dose of humor then the Pug would be your ideal dog. They are playful comedians of the dog world who also love nice long naps on the couch.

Are Pugs smart dogs? Yes. Pugs are very intelligent but their stubbornness can make them a handful at times.

The Pug is a small and friendly breed with an average life expectancy of 12-15 years. Pugs are considered a brachycephalic breed which makes them more susceptible to a variety of health-related issues. Routine vet examinations are an important step in their care and contacting a veterinarian when observing any physical or behavioral changes that are of concern. 

Potential Health Conditions:
• Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
• Dislocated Kneecap, Patellar Luxation
• Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
• Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head, Legg-Calve Perthes Disease (LCP)
• Pug Dog Encephalitis, Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis (NME)
• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)

• Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS)
• Low Blood Sugar, Hypoglycemia 

• Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease

• Retained Deciduous Teeth, Retained Baby Teeth

• Overweight, Obesity

• Heat Stress, Hyperthermia
• Allergies

• Dry Eye, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)
• Eye Ulcer, Ulcerative Keratitis
• Ear infections, Otitis

Suggested Screenings
• Eye Exam
• Hip & Elbow X-rays
• Knee Exam
• Spine Evaluation
• Cardiac Exam
• Blood Test

• Necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME) – DNA test
• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Optional)
• Serum Bile Acid Test (Optional)
• Tracheal Hypoplasia (Optional)

Routine Care
• Weight management
• Neuter or Spay
• Controlled exercise
• Regular Dental Exams

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Donna & Thomas C.

11/09/2024

Pug

Scarlett here little heart has so much love has turned us more then every day to love her an Roxie so much. It has brought us even closer as a loving family. There our babies we will always thank you all puppyspot an love you all so much. We are so great full for you all you do to help God bless an to continue with all these beautiful furbabies.. Donna +Thomas Clemow.

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