They play with my grandkids and get along well with other animals. These dogs are very out going. They love to go for ride's, take walks or just lay around sleeping.
But make no mistake. If you don't want a dog that will be under your feet all the time. Then a pug is not for you!!! Pugs are bred to be a companion dogs. (Pugs will get your attention). They love being with you, and
clowning around.
I breed to meet the AKC standards. I breed for temperment, excelence in conformation showing, health, soundness, movement. short level backs, cobby short bodys, tightly curled tails, ears and eyes, Pugs also should have a large round head, not apple headed and no indentation, but with deep wrinkles.
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Physical Characteristics of the Pug
( From the American Kennel Club Breed Standard )
1) General Appearance - Symmertry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby.
2) Size,Proportion,Substance - The Pug should be ( multum in parvo ), and this condensation ( if the word may be used) is shown by compactness of form, well knit proportions,and hardness of developed muscle.
Weight from 14 -18 pounds ( dogs or Bitch ) desirable. Proportion square.
3) Head - The head is large,massive,round - not apple-headed, with no indentation of the skull. The eyes are dark in color, vary large, bold and prominent, globular in shap, soft and solicition in expression. Very lustrous, and when excited, full of fire. The ears are thin, small,soft,like black velvet. There are two kinds - the "rose" and the "button" Preference is given to the letter. The wrinkles are large and deep. The muzzle is short, blunt, square, but not upfaced. Bite - a Pug's bite should be very slightly undershot.
4) Neck, Topline, Boby - The neck is slightly arched. It is strong, Thick, and with enough length to carry the head proudly. The short back is level from the withers to the high tail set. The body is short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed up. The tail is curled as tightly as possible over the hip. The double curl is perfection
5) Forequarters - The legs are very stron, straight, of moderate length, and are set well under. The elbows should be directly under the withers when viewed from the side. The shoulders are moderately laid back.
The pasterns are strong, neither steep nor down. The feet are neither so long as foot of the hare, nor so round as that of the cat, well split-up toes, and the nails black. Dewclaws are generally removed.
6) Hindquarters - The strong powerful hindquarters have moderate bend of stifle and short hocks perpendicular to the ground. The legs are parallel when viewed from behind.The hindquarters are in balance with the forequarters. The thighs and buttocks are full and muscular. feet as in front.
7) Coat - The coat is fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, nether hard nor woolly.
8) Color - The colors are silver, apricot-fawn, or black. The silver, or apricot-fawn colors, should be decided so as to make the contrast complete, between the color and the trace and the mask.
9) Markings - The markings are clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeke, thumb mark or diamond on forhead, and the back trace should be as black as possible. The mask should be black. The more intense and well defined it is, the better. The trace is a black line extending from the occiput to the tail.
10) Gait - viewed from the front, the forelegs should be carried well forward, showing no wekness in the pasterns, the paws landing squarely with the central toes straight ahead.The rear action shold be strong and free through hocks and stifles, with no twisting. or turning in or out at the joints. The hind legs should follow in line with the front. There is a slight natural convergence of the limbs both from and after. A slight roll of the hindquarters typifies the gait which should be free, self-assured, and jaunty.
11) Temperament - This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting, playfulness, great charm, dignity, and an outgoing, loving disposituin.
Official standard for the Pug Grace wins B.O.B. May 20, 2006
APPROVED OCTOBER 8, 1991
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The breed standard for the pug, is set down by the Pug Dog Club of America, approved by the American Kennel Club, and revised occasionally by the parent club. For more info Link on to www.akc.org or www.pugs.org .
The Pug was admitted to the AKC in 1885. and despite being an ancient breed, Pugs have not changed much through the years. Pugs are the largest of the Toy Breed, The pugs have great personalitys, Pugs are affectionate, loveable, eventempered with great charm and dignity. Pugs can be clever and mischievous. Pugs are outgoing. Pugs love to be with you and want to be everyone's friend.Pugs will sulk if left out of the fun. Pugs are house dogs, and love to be part of the family. Pugs are good watch dogs, good with kids, and they love to be in your lap, on your bed, under your feet, and taking naps with you.
( Grooming )
Pugs have smooth coats easy to groom, Brushing 1 or 2 times a week is good, I only shampoo when necessary, I clean my dogs wrinkles 2 or 3 times a week. (The forehead and nose rolls ), and their eyes & ears need to be done. Their nails need to be cut down every 2 week. This is not a big job, But a little care is all it will take, to keep your Pug looking clean, and smelling good.
(special care)
Pugs do not do well in the heat, nor in humid weather!! Because or their short Muzzles,you
should not leave your Pug out side or in cars, in Summer or winter. (They are house dogs.)
and should be kept comfortable. If they get to hot put them in cool water (not ice water) to get their temp down, It may hepl to keep them in an air condition room if it gets to hot out. If your dog gets lethargic starts to vomit, You need to get it to the vet immediately!!!
(Training)
Pugs are smart (intelligent) & easy to train. I found that with 15 min. a day. I was able to train my dogs to sit, stay, come, and the down position, in no time at all. If your looking to show your dog, Take in some handling classes. It will help with socializing your dog,and get it in the habit of being touched by other people. This will help you and your dog work together as a team, When Performing in the ring. I have also found a book and a tape, on training dogs, that helped me to do just the things I've spoken about. The book is called (Raising a champion), and the tape is called, (Your Dog and You). This will help you get started. There are a lot of Dog training books & tapes out there, but you should be able to find lots of them at your local library. So get started and have fun.
(Diseases & Disorders)
No breed is with out some kind of health issues. This is why finding a reputable breeder is so
very inportant. Having a healthy happy Pug can be the best thing in the world, but getting a
sick puppy can be costly, and a lot of unhappy days, could be spent in and out of the vets office.But don't get me rong, the Pug can be just as healty as any breed can. But I must tell you of some health issues that lie within the breed.
The Pug is prone to - Obesity, Arthritis, Heart Disease, facial fold dermatitia & pseudohermaphrodism.
Heat stroke - is a serious problem for the Pug, becuase of their short muzzle.
Pug encephalitis - is an inflammation of the brain that causes seizures.
Entropion - is a problem with the eyelid that causes inward rolling. Lashes on the edge of the eyelid irritate the surface of the eyeball. this could lead to serious problems.
Patellar Luxation - is a disorder affecting the kneecap.
The longevity of a pug - is about 12 - 14 years. But I know of a case, whereas a friends Pug lived to be 18 years old. I say just getting to a reputable breeder, caring for and feeding your pet responsibly, is half the battle.
So in conclusion, if your thinking to get a puppy whithout spending much for it, like the old saying goes,"you get what you pay for". Good Breeders!! spend time, money,and a lot of hard work, in breeding the best of the breed that they can. "So please do your home work, befor making your purches." It may just save you a lot of heart ack. To read more about Common Diseases and Disordes click on. . .
I feel that as a breeder, It's my job to inform, and educate people on things that concerns this breed (Pugs).
I know that each dog is different, in unique situations. This info provides generally accepted breed information only.
This is George at a
show in Canada.
George received a
Major there. 2005
The Home of Champion Pugs, with Champion
Bloodlines
Breeder of Fawn & Black Pugs.
I'm a small family owned business. I breed once or twice a year. I show my Pugs in comformation shows, all over NY. state,and in some other parts of the country. I also show in Canada. My dogs have champion bloodlines, and are sired by multiple group winning champions.You can see the dogs pedigree by clicking on pedigree. My dogs are not kennel dogs. They live in the house with me, my husband, and two cats. Puppies are bred for comformation.
