Pug Breed Information & Characteristics

They are known for having a strong tendency to become overweight. It is important to find a balance between providing enough exercise and controlling their food intake. To maintain a healthy weight, it is recommended to increase the frequency and duration of daily walks and to engage in more playtime with the Pug.

Unfortunately, the Pug is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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Intelligent
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Cheerful
Gentle
Friendly
Playful

Pug dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pug. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Pug dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

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Toy (AKC:1885)
Companion breeds (UKC)

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Pugs are known for their short coat.

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A Pug can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Pugs are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Pug is a very healthy breed, with little need for frequent vet visits. However, it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer

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Blood Test
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Pugs may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Pug have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Pugs a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Pug breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Pug is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Pugs tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for their strong territorial instinct and protective nature. They will fiercely defend their territory and are highly alert and vigilant against any perceived threat to their home and family.

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Pugs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pug, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pugs usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pug is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Pug should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
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Nail Clipper

For an average 13-20 pound (6 - 9 kg) Pug feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pug is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pug is between $35 - $50. This makes an average of $420 - $600 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Pug have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Pugs lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

Pug dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Pugs are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Pugs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Pugs are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Pugs are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Pugs are very friendly around strangers.

Pugs have an average level of playfulness. The Pugs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Pug may require more time, repetition and patience to learn commands than other breeds, and can be challenging to teach new things, but with patience and consistency, they can be trained.