Pugs???

We are thinking of getting a pug. Can anyone give me any and all information on that breed.
Shedding? size? care? also do all pugs always have such loud labored breathing (a friend of mine use to have one and that is all i can remember---loud breathing)
TIA

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I love my pug cause he a mush. He loves attention. He does shed and snore though. Cheiwe is about 20 pds. Here's some more info I found online....

Are you looking for a dog that will make you laugh? Then a Pug may be good for you - they are natural clowns and show offs.

Are you looking for a dog that is good with children? Then a Pug may be good for you as they seem to consider children to be "Pug-sized" people.

Are you looking for a dog as a companion to your kids, to run after them on their bikes up the street? You should pass on Pugs - their sensitivity to heat and small size makes that almost a certain death situation.

Do you want a small watch dog for an apartment situation? MAYBE a Pug can work - but it's not usual. Most Pugs won't know a stranger in their entire lives, let alone recognize a burglar.

Do you want an easy to train dog? Pugs don't normally fall into that category in general - because usually they want very much to please you, but sometimes it takes a Pug longer than other breeds to understand what you want (or maybe, longer for you to understand what they're going to do!).

Do you want a short haired dog because it will shed less? Then run, don't walk, away from the Pug breed. This breed sheds copious amounts, usually seasonally.

Do you want a dog that's almost human-like in personality? Then consider a Pug, as Pugs have more personality than they know what to do with!
http://www.pugs.com/modules.php?name=FAQ

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wow thank you so much

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Need any other information let me know I also belong to a pug rescue group!!

Denise

Karissa said it all they are the best!!!

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He is soooooooo cute!!!!!

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no i havent seen chewie
can you post pictures?
I love seeing all of these pictures
thanks

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Here's Chewie

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Look at that face!!!

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That second from the bottom is still my favourite of chewie.

(shh don't tell Fascinus, he gets jealous!)

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Posted by MsMBV

That second from the bottom is still my favourite of chewie.

(shh don't tell Fascinus, he gets jealous!)

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I love my pug- just know that they are a little on the hyper side they are not lay around dogs and they are hard to potty train Im still working on this at 2+ yrs but He is great with my 9 month old and he is very lovable

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Please look into rescuing one or go to a reputable breeder. Stay away from pet stores.

Here are some links to rescues:

pug

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You can also do a search on petfinders.com

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Posted by antoinette

I love my pug- just know that they are a little on the hyper side they are not lay around dogs and they are hard to potty train Im still working on this at 2+ yrs but He is great with my 9 month old and he is very lovable

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Posted by NoStressBride

Posted by antoinette

I love my pug- just know that they are a little on the hyper side they are not lay around dogs and they are hard to potty train Im still working on this at 2+ yrs but He is great with my 9 month old and he is very lovable

So cute I can't believe how fast time went by and how old your son is!! He is so cute!!

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All of your pictures and advice was so helpful. I just dont think a pug is going to be the right breed for us. Thank you for all your help and with all those adorable pictures, it made this a hard decision to come to but I dont want to get the wrong breed for us just because they are sooooooooo cute. Thank you again

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I love my parents Pug but boy does she shed everywhere!!!!!!!! And now that she is getting older has a lot of health problems and has health related weight problems. But she is so smart and I still love her

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Posted by 5ofClubs

I love my parents Pug but boy does she shed everywhere!!!!!!!! And now that she is getting older has a lot of health problems and has health related weight problems. But she is so smart and I still love her

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Posted by wp

All of your pictures and advice was so helpful. I just dont think a pug is going to be the right breed for us. Thank you for all your help and with all those adorable pictures, it made this a hard decision to come to but I dont want to get the wrong breed for us just because they are sooooooooo cute. Thank you again

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My husband really wants a dog, but he wants a lab. Even though I think they are beautiful dogs I just dont feel like we have the room or yard for a dog that size. Also I really do not want a dog that sheds. So I was trying to get my husband to compromise to a small dog and then he mentioned a pug---I think they are adorable but the fact they shed soooo much is a big negative. I know I am going to be the one who has to clean up and vacuum ect.....and I would like the dog to be good with children (for when we have them). A few breeds we have looked into are maltese,
shi tzhu, bischon, yorkie terrier are a few. I just feel it is a big decision and I want to do as much research as possible before we decide.
Any other information would be great
Thank you all so much

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I totally commend you for doing the research and making sure that you have a good fit. Too many people impulse buy a dog & then find later down th road that it is really not a good match. You are already so far ahead of the game!

If you'd like a happy medium, I like Spaniels (Cocker Spaniels & Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in particular are very trainable & great with kids.) Ther is a bit of grooming, but they can also easily be kept in a puppy cut & they do not shed all that much.

I came up with a few that will match your grooming and also will be good with kids in the future:
Bichon Frise
Shetland Sheepdog
Poodle
and Maltese

Here is a good website to help you decide:

Pick your breed

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thank you for the link

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When I lived with my parents I had a pug. She had the best personality and was a wonderful companion. Unfortunately she loved to eat and my grandma loved to feed her. When she died she was only 8. She had a multitude of health problems most of which were because of her weight. I sometimes wonder if it was because she was from a "backyard breeder". I didn’t know anything about backyard breeders or puppy mills back then.
Everything that they say this breed is prone to she had. She had to have her anal glands expressed regularly (gross), chronic ear infections, needed drops daily in her eyes, took over a year to housebreak, had colds and even skin cancer at one point. She shed heavily year round. She ultimately died of pneumonia- in October.
I’m not saying not to get this breed, Betsy unfortunately was just not a healthy dog. Do your research though on what type of dog is best for you- not just what looks cute. I found this site to be helpful:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pug.htm

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