Pug
The Pug is a small companion dog with a wrinkled face and a curled tail. It was bred purely to keep people company, and it excels at the job.
Breed at a glance
- Weight
- 6–9 kg
- Height at withers
- 25–33 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
- Origin
- China
- Energy
- Shedding
- With kids
- Apartment-friendly
- Trainability
Temperament
Pugs are cheerful, affectionate and sociable and love everyone, kids and other pets included. They bark little but snore and snort. They handle being alone poorly. They adore food and beg so well it's hard to resist.
Care and exercise
Easy 30–60-minute walks are enough. Heat is dangerous: the short muzzle cools poorly and heatstroke comes fast — walk mornings and evenings in the shade. The coat is short but sheds a lot: brush once or twice a week. Wipe and dry the facial folds every couple of days.
Health
Brachycephalic syndrome (laboured breathing) affects many Pugs and often needs surgery on the nostrils and palate. The prominent eyes are easily injured. Pugs gain weight easily, which worsens breathing, so measure food strictly. Choose a puppy with open nostrils.
This is a general description: an individual pet's temperament and health depend on its parents, upbringing and care. Ask your vet about your own pet's health.
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