Choosing A Pug
Since the Pug is an excellent breed of dog with many fine
qualities many people end up raising more than one at a
time. However, each dog breed has exceptions for when they
aren’t the right for everyone or every household and the Pug
is no exception.
Taking the time to make sure you are selecting a breed that
is right for you can lead to a very positive experience with
you new dog. Doing research into the negative aspects of Pug
dogs will allow you to see if their personality and
lifestyle will fit in with your household. So before
deciding to add a Pug to your household you want to
carefully and seriously consider the nature and
characteristics of the breed. Some of the most difficult
areas when it comes to Pugs are health issues, shedding and
housetraining. Next this article will discuss each area in a
little more depth.
Pug dogs are likely to get many genetic health issues. This
means that a Pug dog may require more veterinary care than
another breed of dog. This doesn’t mean that every Pug will
have health issues, it is important to be prepared to spend
a lot of money and time at the vet’s office if you own a
Pug. So you may want to consider another breed if making
this type of twelve plus year commitment doesn’t sound right
to you.
Genetic health issues are common with Pug dogs. So the Pug
is likely to need more veterinary care than other breeds.
While this doesn’t mean that your Pug will have health
problems, it is still a good idea to be prepared to spend a
good portion of your time and money at the vet’s office. So
if you don’t like the sound of making this type of twelve
plus year commitment then you may want to consider another
breed of dog.
There isn’t much you can do to reduce the amount of shedding
a Pug does, you will just have to deal with hair all over
the place all the time. Cleaning can keep the hair down, but
you will have to clean on a regular basis in order to keep
the house, car and clothes looking presentable.
The last issue to consider with Pug dogs is housetraining.
When it comes to dog breeds, the Pug isn’t the easiest to
train. Due to their small size they are more difficult to
train than a larger breed dog, which has a greater capacity
to hold.
While size is a big obstacle to housetraining a Pug there is
also the issue that Pug dogs tend to be very stubborn at
times, which makes them less cooperative to train than other
breeds. If you have prior experience with owning dogs and
you have a skilled system when it comes to training then you
may be able to teach your Pug proper housetraining
techniques within about three months of adding them to your
household.
However, for most people you should expect to spend at least
a year or more to teach your Pug proper housetraining
techniques. So, if dealing with a puppy that isn’t
housetrained for a few years it may not be a good idea to
get a Pug.
About the author: Jenny Donaldson is an avid lover of the
Pug and has a popular website where you’ll discover how to
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