One of the cutest dogs around, Pugs have a lovely and playful personality. They are good around other pets and do well with kids too. Pugs will happily follow you wherever you go, which makes them ideal companion dogs.
Origin
ChinaWeight
6.35 - 8 Kg (Both Male and Female)Height
25 - 36 cm (Both Male and Female)Coat
Double coatSkin Colour
Fawn, Black, Apricot, Silver ColourLife Span
12 - 15 YearsEnergy Level
MediumExercise Needs
LowPlayfulness
Very PlayfulAffection Level
Very AffectionateFriendliness With Other Dogs
Very FriendlyFriendliness Toward Strangers
ShyTendency to Bark
ModerateTendency to Drool
LowWatchdog Ability
HighGuarding Potential
Not Very ProtectiveGrooming Needs
Low MaintenanceCold Tolerance
MediumHeat Tolerance
LowVeterinarian Visit
ModerateNewborn Pugs need mother’s milk for up to 2 months. If it is not available for any reason, you can bottle-feed them with a good baby dog milk. Following are some of the moistened foods that you can feed newborn Pug puppies:
Pug puppies require a nutrient-dense food for healthy muscle and bone development. Their meal should primarily be rich in protein. Below are some of the best foods you can feed your puppy Pugs:
Grown-up Pugs need a moderate protein and low carb content in their diet to maintain an ideal weight. A decent amount of fatty acids is also required to keep their skin and hair in healthy condition. Following are some of the most nutritious foods for adult pugs:
Senior Pugs need low-calorie foods due to their relatively slower metabolism. A diet rich in fibre is also suggested to promote healthy digestion and bowel movement in them. Below are some of the apt foods for senior Pugs:
Yes, they do. Pugs are ideal family dogs who have a special affection for children. With proper training, they even do well with newborn babies. Pugs may, however, have slight issues with children if the dog has not been socialized at all.
No, they can’t. Pugs are a breed that are highly sensitive to humidity, heat as well as cold. In hot regions, pugs can be quite vulnerable to heat strokes as they are relatively slower than other dogs in cooling down themselves. Due to this reason, they should be kept inside most of the time.
Despite having short hair, pugs shed a lot. They also shed their hair year round unlike other dogs who do it only twice a year. The reason is because of their short inner layer coat and soft outer layer coat which makes them lose a lot of hair. Hence, pugs may not the dogs for those who are allergic to hair.
Pugs do not demand much physical activity as they get exhausted pretty easily. Short bursts of running around the house or a 20 mins walk outside daily is enough to keep them fit. Remember not to take them outdoors if it is extremely hot or cold.
In ancient times, the emperors of China kept Pugs as lap dogs and treated them with all the luxuries of life.
Due to their short legs and troubled breathing, Pugs are not able to swim.
Pugs are one of the oldest dog breeds with a history up to 200 BC.
Pugs sleep an average of 14 hours a day.
A group of Pugs is called a Grumble.
Pug’s origin can be traced back to China during the Han Dynasty (B.C 206 to A.D 200). Researchers have also associated Tibetan Mastiff as their close relatives. Pugs were treated like royalty by the emperors and were also guarded by soldiers. Slowly, this breed spread to other parts of asia. The Buddhists of Tibet also kept Pugs as pets in their monasteries. Pugs have retained their fondness given by their owners since the ancient times.
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