Pug Puppies Blog

I should say definitely yes, if you would like to have the best companion for your children. Pugs are ideal for kids, while they are very fond of them and are calm and sensitive enough to play properly with smaller children as well.

Pugs have a fine, glossy coat with a color that varies from brown to black and requires not too much care. Their body is compact and very muscular. The breed has the tendency to drool, therefore their muzzle area should be cleaned sometimes. Sadly, they are prone to health issues – for example obesity and overheating – if not taken care of properly.

They can be trained easily, but the trainer always has to be consistent and calm, not speaking too loudly, as this breed is slightly sensitive to the tone of people’s voice. If socialized early, they get on well with other dogs and pets, but sometimes can become very jealous. They also get on well with strangers, but because of their devotion towards the family they can be excellent watchdogs as well.

All in all, Pugs are perfect for families with children that live in either an apartment or a house with a small yard to play.

For the appearance, male pugs are more laid in the back than females.

For the temperament, males tend to be more people oriented than females and females are likely to be more independent.

A good night’s sleep is something that everyone desires to have to relieve stress and leave all the pains of the day behind. However the horrible obstruction of airflow from the passage ways can result in the most annoying sleep destroyer: the snore. Snoring can definitely tire one out by trying to block or stop the snorts by any means possible. People who are interested in having a Pug for a companion had better be ready for the consequences of losing sleep.

Pugs are known to be heavy snorers. They snort, wheeze and snaffle often. At times they can be mistaken for people. They snore not because of any illness but due to the anatomical construction of their muzzles that are small and flat and mucus clogs the airways. One can try nudging the Pug or having it change position but this may result in waking the dog up. Other than that, maybe a good set of earplugs are the best bet.

Save money on vet bills! Do the basic health check yourself.

Ever wondered why this little dog is called a Pug? Well the origin of the breed name can be traced back to the travels that this little dog made throughout the centuries…from its native China. They were bred to be lapdogs for the Chinese Emperors during the Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 BC), in Eastern China. They were then known as “Lo-Chiang-Se” or “Foo”. The Pug became popular in Tibet after that, where Monks kept them as guards of Temples. After that, their popularity spread to Japan, and finally to Europe. The breed was first imported in the late 16th and 17th centuries by merchants from the Dutch East Indies Trading Company and became the dog of the Dutch Royal family. Lastly, they were imported to England, where their breed name originated from. The word “pug” comes from the old English word: Pugg, which was an affectionate term for a playful little devil or monkey. This old form of the English word developed further and the one “g” was dropped to leave the word as “Pug”. Another thought may be that the word pug is a slang term for Puck, which was also a word from the Old English grammar, meaning mischievous spirit of Nature. Either way, the pug was percieved to be a mischievious, playful little dog. It’s name is rather fitting!