Pugs


HOME PAGE Grooming Housebreaking Accommodations Exercise and Environment Health Care Breeding
If you want a dog with personality, the Pug is it! If you live in an apartment or have a small yard, the pug is for you. Pugs are small dogs that can make the most of a small area. The Pug has no “doggy” odors, has a short coat, and only sheds a bit. Also it doesn’t drool and is very clean.
GROOMING
	The Pug is a very easy dog to groom and to keep in good condition. Good grooming starts inside the dog, not the outside. For outer beauty, bright, sparkling eyes, and a lustrous, rich coat, the Pug is wholesome and clean inside. Clean water, good food, rest, exercise, and fresh air will make grooming easy. To maintain a rich coat, brush you’re Pug regularly. Your Pug will need a bath every now and then. After bathing him, wrap the dog up in a large, warm bath towel to remove excess water and to keep him warm. Then give him rubdown, he will love it!
HOUSEBREAKING
Housebreaking is your first training concern and should begin the moment your puppy comes to its new home. The two most commonly used methods involve paper training and crate training. Housebreaking on newspapers can cause a few dogs to think that it is always okay to go to the bathroom on papers, no matter where you are.
		Many cautious dog owners use housebreaking pads. If your puppy goes to the bathroom in the assigned spot, praise your Pug. This will increase the likelihood of the something happening again.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Pugs absolutely love to play with chew toys. You should buy your Pug many different varieties of chew toys. Remember that children’s toys are not made for dogs. They can easily remove and/or eat a button eye or nose, causing serious complications or even death!
EXERCISE and ENVIRONMENT
	The Pug is a house dog, and no attempt should be made to try to adjust your dog to living outdoors. The Pug doesn’t require a lot of exercise, although if healthy, he will enjoy a good run or a long walk. In the morning he should have a good walk. Make sure your Pug gets to rest in the afternoon, especially in the summertime.
HEALTH CARE
It is important to watch for any tell-tale signs of illness so you can make sure your Pug doesn’t have to suffer from it. For example, your dog’s eyes should be bright and alert, so if the haw is bloodshot or partially covers the eye, it could be a sign of irritation or illness. If your dog seems to have something wrong with his ears which causes him to scratch them or shake his head continuously, cautiously investigate the ear with a cotton swab or a Q-tip. Wax will probably work its way out. However, dirt or dried blood is a sign of ear mites or an infection and must be treated immediately.
BREEDING
	Before you breed your Pug, make sure she is in good health. She must not be too fat or too skinny. Any kind of skin disease must be cured before breeding, so it is not passed onto the puppies. It’s a good idea to revaccinate her against hepatitis and distemper before the pups are born.