Before Adding a Pug to Your Household

As a puppy and an adult, the Pug is best known for their large and outgoing personality. The Pug also has a unique appearance due to their wrinkled and flat face. Pug puppies are often chosen for their personalities, but you also need to consider other factors before you make the final decision to add a Pug to your household.

First the Pug puppy is an excellent choice for those with a family since they are good with children. While Pugs can get along with other animals there is always the issue of jealousy, so carefully consider any other pets and breeds before adding them to a household with a Pug. While Pugs are good watchdogs they will bark at anything that gets close to the house so you need to keep this in mind when considering the breed. Because of their small size, Pugs are an excellent option for those living in a small apartment or house. They are playful yet don't require a lot of space. The next thing you should consider with Pug puppies is the high level of maintenance that is required. The short coat of the Pug means you won't have to worry about trimming any fur. However, regularly brushing and nail trims are necessary since they will shed a lot and their nails will grow fast. Their face will need to be cleaned more than other breeds due to the wrinkles on their face that make them unique. So if regular grooming is an issue you may want to consider another breed.

The Pug is also an excellent choice for those who want a dog that will be around most of the time. As a human friendly breed the Pug will often attach himself or herself to one person and eventually start following them from room to room. As a result if you ignore them for too long they will start to demand your attention. Because of their strong and outgoing personality this can be annoying at times. Make sure you can provide your Pug puppies with a steady and safe indoor environment before you add them to your household. The Pug prefers to be near people, but they can also get a variety of health issues when they are left outside or exposed to extreme heat, cold or the outdoors in general. The Pug is also highly prone to allergies and colds as result of their wrinkled and flat face. There is also the common problem of excessive weight gain with Pugs so you should carefully monitor their food intake and ensure that they get enough exercise.

Before you make the decision to add a Pug dog to your household you should carefully consider the pros and cons. How carefully you consider your dog breed determines if you will have a positive or negative match. So you should do a good amount of research before you choose a dog breed for your household.

Jenny Donaldson has raised Pugs for a long time. You should consider all the pros and cons before choosing Pug puppies. The next step after choosing the breed is learning how to choose the right Pug puppy.