Pug Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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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.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Pug. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Pug for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Pug hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Pug used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Pug will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Pug feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Pug as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

One can quickly identify a Pug when one sees it. They are short and stocky with a flat face and muzzle with round, bulging dark eyes and wrinkled brow that gives it a concerned expression. Ears are folded down and have coats that are soft and colored silver, black, fawn and apricot. They are usually 14 to 20 pounds and 12 to 14 inches in height.

If one would like to buy a Pug, familiarization is important especially with the breed standard which should reflect the dog meaning it is genuine and of quality. Only reading short entries online will just give a snap shot of the dog but never the full picture. After understanding what to look for, one can start visiting breeders. But be aware of sneaky non-quality breeders who are out to fool uneducated or uninformed buyers. Read the rest of this entry »