When selecting a dog, it’s important to get the right breed for you so that the experience is a positive one. There are many things you should consider before you even begin your search. My hope is that this artical will help you decide whether YOUR personality and lifestyle fits with the nature and characteristics of the Pug breed. Please consider the downsides carefully before deciding if a Pug is right for you.
Health Issues:
The Pug, if not well bred, can require more veterinary care than the average breed of dog. So please keep in mind that you may be spending more time and money at your vet with a Pug. Not every Pug will require frequent vet visits, but some do. If this scares you, then a Pug may not be for you.
Let the FUR fly:
Pugs shed a lot! It doesn’t matter that they have short fur or if you wash them weekly. Pugs shed!… I am still not sure why our little ones aren’t bald! So please keep this in mind. If having your house and wardrobe spotless is your top priority, then a Pug may not be for you.
Potty training:
Pugs are not the easiest dogs in the world to housetrain. They tend to have a stubborn streak making it a bit harder. It may take 3 to a full 12 months to housetrain a Pug. If this sounds like more than you barganed for, then a Pyg may not be for you.
The clingy Pug:
Pugs were bred to be companion dogs and as such need human companionship to survive. They will want to be close to you at all times. Even if you have more than one Pug, they still want YOU, that just means you have more than one Pug as your shadow. If you are the kind of person who would be bothered by this, a Pug may not be for you.
Pugs Don’t do exercise:
Pug weren’t made for speed. Their short snout makes breathing harder for them. Pugs cannot tolerate high temperatures and humidity. This type of weather is unhealthy for Pugs, and over exposure to this type of weather can cause immediate or long-term health problems ranging from heat stroke to organ damage.Pugs are more of the “lets cuddle up on the couch and watch a movie” kind of dog. If you are looking for a dog that wants to spend a lot of time outside running around… A Pug may not be for you.
Pug, the maintenance manual:
Because Pugs don’t spend a lot of time running around outside, their nails tend not to get worn down as they would on other dogs. Therefore you do need to make sure they are kept clipped. The wrinkles on a Pug may looks sweet to you, but they bo need to be kept cleaned so they don’t get infected. This is the same for their ears, about once a week or so they need to be cleaning out with a clean moist facecloth. If this isn’t something you want to do regularly, then a Pug may not be for you.
