Frequently Asked Questions

The Pug is considered an Oriental breed with ancestral ties to the Pekingese and perhaps the Shih Tzu. There is no clear date of introduction of the Pug and many people disagree due to the lack of records available. 

No.

Yes.

 Similar to humans …. too hot, too cold, or rain pugs prefer to be inside.  

 They are moderately easy.  

 Yes . They are small, very social and don't bark much when trained. They are intelligent, stick to your side, and have been known to be heroic.

Like a human yes. You need to be fully committed in order to add a puppy to your family. 

Pugs, like most dogs love schedules . Morning wake up, outside, meals and bedtime at consistent times create a routine that your Pug will appreciate. 

 Pugs are a breed that shed but brushing on a regular basis will help reduce the shedding. Lighted color pugs appear to show more of their fur shedding vs darker.  

 Yes the majority do. Any dog with a squished nose/face will snore to a varying degree. 

Any breed with a squished nose/shortened snout  ie Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers  are prone to stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, hypoplastic trachea, everted laryngeal saccules. Some vets may recommend surgeries so please do your homework on whether the surgery is nice to have or required. None of our adults have had any of these surgeries. We do not recommend it unless it is absolutely necessary.

 No food scraps - see exceptions below under great supplements. 

Given the opportunity Pugs will eat almost anything and a lot of it.  We are very passionate about no food scraps. Although you may think of this as a treat this is very unhealthy for pugs. They also should never eat avocados, chocolate, onion, garlic, caffeine, and grapes. 

Our food choice is Purina Pro Plan that comes highly recommended from our veterinarian.

Great supplements are cooked eggs, rice. Don’t spend money on fancy treats at Pet stores. Our treats are carrots and berries and our Pugs love them. 

Friendly, Loving, Laid Back. 

 Our philosophy is if you are not certain or fully committed then don’t purchase a puppy until you are ready. 

 There are pros and cons for each so there is not an advantage to one gender.  

 Between 5 to 6 months . Waiting longer can increase health issues.  

Eyes should be clear and white, If not go to the vet (check daily)

Ears should be clean and free of discharge and odor (check weekly)

Mouth -healthy gums with no swelling or redness. Teeth free of tartar build up. No bad breath.

Legs - check for swollen joints and nails that need to be trimmed.

Anus - free of swelling 

Eyes should be clear and white, If not go to the vet (check daily)

Ears should be clean and free of discharge and odor (check weekly)

Mouth -healthy gums with no swelling or redness. Teeth free of tartar build up. No bad breath.

Legs - check for swollen joints and nails that need to be trimmed.

Anus - free of swelling 

 We will give you a checklist to set you up for success and we offer our continued support as long as you need.