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 flat of the Pug's 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 bee 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 check to make sure your dog is still there. A gentle
cleaning of the wrinkles with a kleenex or soft towel is good for keeping
the goobers 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.
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