Pug
A.K.A. :Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin
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Overview: | The Pug is one of the oldest breeds of dogs and has flourished since before 400 BC. China is the earliest known source for Pugs, where they were pets of the Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. The Pug is a family favorite. Full of confidence and always eager to please, this dog makes a great playmate for children and a loyal addition to the family. |
Breed Group: | Toy |
Weight (lbs): | 14-18 |
Height (in): | 13-14 |
Colors: | Silver, apricot-fawn, or black, with black muzzle or mask, ears, cheek moles, and trace down back. |
Coat: | The coat of the Pug breed is short and often double-layered, with a smooth, velvety layer of longer hair on top and a shorter, fluffier layer underneath. This type of coat gives the Pug a reputation as a prolific shedder. Often, faithful Pug owners c |
Character: | Pugs are social and very easy-going. Known for their intelligence, these dogs are generally calm and reserved. |
Temperament: | This breed gets along well with children, other dogs, and most household pets. They may become jealous if their owner diverts attention to another animal or child. |
Care: | The Pug requires occasional grooming with a rubber brush to remove loose hairs. Special lotion can be used on the facial creases to clean and nourish the skin. |
Training: | Since Pugs are stubborn, independent and smart enough to get bored quickly with repetitive exercises, they are not always easy to train. With their silly, distracting antics added to the mix, training a Pug may seem downright impossible at times. Thankfully, Pugs are exceptionally eager to please their owners, and owners who are consistent and patient can usually train their Pugs to exhibit the desired response to his or her prompts. Heaping praise upon them can also help tremendously, since they thrive on attention from their owners. It is also very important that owners do not inadvertently praise behaviors that, while cute, are not the point of the training exercise. This breed is very fond of food and treats, so using treats as rewards may provide some additional motivation for dogs that are especially strong-willed. Working with Pugs during the first six months of their lives is crucial where training is concerned, as it is much more difficult to change dogs’ behaviors after this point. Some owners express concern about how long it takes to house-train Pugs, but puppies of this breed do not develop the muscle strength to control their bowels and bladder completely until they are around 6 months old. As with other commands and skills, Pugs learn to house-train with plenty of positive reinforcement in the form of treats and praise. This breed requires gentle training, as they are very sensitive to the tone of the trainer's voice. |
Activity: | Pugs love to romp and play outdoors on a regular basis. Due to their small size and rather lazy nature, Pugs do not require a lot of physical activity to stay healthy and in-shape. A daily walk around the neighborhood or a romp in the backyard should easily meet these dogs’ exercise requirements; in fact, too much exercise can exacerbate Pugs’ tendency to wheeze. While Pugs do love to play, especially with children, it is important to prevent them from jumping off high surfaces like sofas or other furniture, since doing so can cause joint damage. Since they do not require much exercise, Pugs make great companions for those who live in apartments or homes without large backyards, including the elderly. |
Country of Origin: | China |
Health Issue: | This breed tends to catch colds easily and is stressed by weather extremes. They may be prone to allergies, breathing problems, and skin problems. |
Life Expectancy: | 12-15 |
Pug Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
White Female Pug
Pug
Female, Under 1 Week Old
USA SIDNEY, OH, USA
Date listed: 04/21/2024
CKC registered, come with age appropriate shots, wormings, vet checks, year health guarantee, 30 days of free pet insurance, and potty trained to an artificial grass pad. Both...
Angel Fawn Girl Pug
Pug
Female, 14 Weeks Old
USA BRIDGETOWN, OH, USA
Date listed: 04/20/2024
Angel and her Sister Dumpling are both available. All others pending. This litter had Fawn Pug Puppies. Each of our puppies have had first and second vaccine, been dewormed and...
Pug puppies
Pug
Male(s) and Female(s), 9 Weeks Old
USA ROCKY MOUNT, VA, USA
Date listed: 04/18/2024
Friendly and lovable purebred fawn puppies. Born Feb 20, 2024. Available now. AKC registrable, dewormed biweekly, vaccinated, vet health check. Rocky Mount, VA. For more info and...
Tank the Pug
Pug
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA BAY CITY, TX, USA
Date listed: 04/17/2024
This chunky guy is up for sale. He is full of energy and full of love!!! Tank is looking for his forever home. He was born February 19th.
Baby girl Rainbow
Pug
Female, 6 Weeks Old
USA KNOXVILLE, TN, USA
Date listed: 04/14/2024
Beautiful pug puppy with loads of personality
Baby girl Kirby
Pug
Female, 6 Weeks Old
USA KNOXVILLE, TN, USA
Date listed: 04/14/2024
Beautiful pug puppy with loads of personality
Baby girl Clover
Pug
Female, 6 Weeks Old
USA KNOXVILLE, TN, USA
Date listed: 04/14/2024
Beautiful pug puppy with loads of personality
Females
Pug
Female, 4 Weeks Old
USA BRIDGEPORT, CT, USA
Date listed: 04/12/2024
Females 1 fawn 1750 2 brindle 1900 Will be vet checked, written bill of sale and health guarantee. First shot, several deworming and first months of heartworm and flea treatment....
Males
Pug
Male, 4 Weeks Old
USA BRIDGEPORT, CT, USA
Date listed: 04/12/2024
Males 3 fawn 1700 1 brindle 1900 Will be vet checked, written bill of sale and health guarantee. First shot, several deworming and first months of heartworm and flea treatment....
Black Female Pug
Pug
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA SOMERSET, KY, USA
Date listed: 04/12/2024
Black female pug ready to go home Sunday 4/14/24! She has been wormed and has had first set of shots.
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Rosie - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Pug
Female, Adult
USA Corona, CA, USA
Date listed: 04/10/2024
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Meet Rosie - the amazing Pug! She is six years old and a very low energy, easy going dog and will adapt to whatever you are doing. Pugs just love...
CLOUDY - Pug Dog For Adoption
Pug
Female, Young
USA Chico, CA, USA
Date listed: 03/06/2024
Posted Breed: Pug. Meet Cloudy! This adorable pug mix pup may seem shy at first, but just wait until you see her true colors shine! ✨ Cloudy has been with us for a few months...
Forrest - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Pug
Male, Young
USA Indianapolis, IN, USA
Date listed: 03/06/2024
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Forrest is a 2 year old male pug who is very active. He LOVES playing and doesn't realize he's not a big dog. He wants to be...
Butter - Pug Dog For Adoption
Pug
Male,
USA El Centro, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Pug.
POTATO - Pug (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Pug
Male, Young
USA San Clemente, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Pug (medium coat). Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617. I LOVE...
Frieda - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Pug
Female, Adult
USA Lillian, TX, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Adoption Fee: 450. ♥️ Say hello to Frieda, the pug-tastic lap warmer! At 10 pounds of pure adorableness and four years young, Frieda...
PEBBLES - Pug (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Pug
Female, Senior
USA Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Pug (medium coat).
Otis - Pug Dog For Adoption
Pug
Male, Young
USA Apple Valley, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Pug. Otis is 2 years old and 15-16 lbs. Pug- looks purebred. Fawn and black. Friendly, loving boy who enjoys being petted. He's been okay with the other...
Janie - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Pug
Female, Young
USA Bonifay, MO, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Janie came from a breeding kennel. She was extremely shy. She was isolated for 2 weeks qhile her health was assessed, Vet said nothing wrong, just...
Max - Pug (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Pug
Male, Young
USA Visalia, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/21/2024
Posted Breed: Pug (short coat). Max is such a fun and sweet boy! He loves, loves to play fetch. He loves toys. He loves to hang out with people. He is very smart and crate...
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