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ABOUT THE PUG BREED
DESCRIPTION of PUGS
Purebred Pugs weigh from 13 to 20 pounds and reach a height of 10-14 inches. They have soft sleek black or silver fawn or apricot fawn coats with black mask and ears. The Pugs that we are raising here, at Green Acres, are the type with fawn coloured coats, black mask and black ears. Pugs have a sturdy level back, and a stocky squarish body and tails that are tightly curled (sometimes double curled!). They have straight sturdy little legs that gives them a roly-poly motion that is instantly recognizable as a pug walk! Other characteristics, such as rose shaped ears, a slight, endearing dental under bite, dark expressive eyes and beauty marks or moles on their cheeks are typical and desirable in Pugs.
Here at Green Acres, we have been selecting pugs that are slim in build to be the parents of our pug puppies. We have been doing this for awhile now and this breeding practice has resulted in Pugs that do not have the overeating issue.
THE PUG PERSONALITY
Pugs are rambunctious, perky, loyal companions with a lot of affection and love to give. They are playful, charming dogs with a heart-winning personality. Pugs are NOT yappy but really make good watchdogs. They get along well with other dogs and pets and behave very well around children and visitors. Pugs do well in both rural and urban settings, and are a great choice for elderly or disabled dog lovers! They love attention and require their owners to be strong pack leaders. Without a leader, your Pug will not be happy. It is easy to prevent any behavior issues by displaying to your Pug that YOU are in charge and Little Pugster is expected to be YOUR follower.
HISTORY of PUGS
Pugs are believed to have come into being before the year 400 BC! Pugs have been the chosen favorite breed of royalty since the 16th century. The Pug is now considered an Asian breed - the short-haired cousin to the Pekinese dog breed. The name Pug originates from the Old English term "pugg", which was used as an expression of affection.
GROOMING
Regular brushing is all the grooming this breed requires, and exercise needs are minimal. The sleek ultra short fur of a Pug is quick and easy to brush and comb. Bathe your Pug only when necessary and always dry him immediately and thoroughly to prevent chilling. Be sure to gently clean the creases of your Pugs face frequently; Q-tip swabs are good for this. In Springtime, shedding of the Pugs winter coat is substantial, so increased brushing is advisable at that time of year.
EXERCISE
All though they are fairly sedentary when indoors and do not require a yard, daily walks are still a must for Pugs. They love active games and will live a healthier and longer life if they are exercised very regularly. However, you must not push them too hard; once they begin to wheeze, it is time to slow down the activity or go back inside to relax in a comfortable temperature.
HEALTH
Overall, pugs are sturdy, healthy little dogs. However, under poor conditions, they will not do as well. Pugs are susceptible to heat or cold stress and can actually catch a cold if their physical environment stresses them too much. They need warm fresh air to prevent allergies and chronic breathing ailments. Even in well ventilated homes, the Pug tends to make wheezing sounds occasionally, one of their many charming eccentricities. The life expectancy of a Pug is 12-15 years.
Other health problems occasionally occur with the Pugs eyes, such as keratitis or inflammation of the cornea, cornea ulcers and also weeping.
Skin problems can also show up when Pugs are over exposed to harsh toxic chemicals from cleaning products and garden sprays. Only use non toxic, natural cleaners and garden products and your pug will thrive.
PDE, or Pug Dog Encephalitis, is a disease of unknown cause that can affect your Pug at age 2-3. PDE causes inflammation of the brain.
Dietery issues can be a problem for Pugs - they can put on way too much weight if fed an unlimited amount of food and treats. They are very charming at asking for more so Pug owners must always feed only a measured amount each day and no more. Pugs do well in both rural and urban settings, and are a great choice for elderly or disabled dog lovers! NOTE: Our pugs have been bred to eliminate this overeating problem, so that it will not be an issue for your pug puppy from Green Acres.
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