Pug Dog Information: What You Must Know About The Pug Dog Breed

Anyone looking for a small dog with a big personality will surely fall in love with the pug dog breed. The pug is a fine pet in many ways, however, there is some pug dog information that any prospective or new pug owner must be aware of.

Pug Personality

The pug is very social and will want to be the center of attention. You’ll want to be sure to spend time with your Pug, but that won’t be too hard because they are so cute, you’ll want to cuddle and play with him as much as possible. While there are always exceptions to the rule, Pugs usually get along great with kids and other pets.

Pug Dog Care

There are some special care considerations that are specific to the pug dog breed. One of these is the folds in their faces. While this excess skin is what gives them their cute and quizzical appearance, it can also be a health hazard because dirt and bacteria can hide in the folds. Therefore, you need to make it part of your regimen to clean under the folds of skin. You can find out more about exactly how you should do this on page 12 of  the The Pug Guide.

Believe it or not, pugs actually shed quite a bit so you will want to be sure to brush your dog daily. In addition, you will need to clean the area around the eyes, the ears and of course be sure to brush your pugs teeth every day!

Exercise

One of the most important pieces of pug dog information here is about exercise. You see, exercise is critical for any dog, but pugs can be kind of lazy so you have to make sure that YOU make the effort to get your pug out for a walk every day. That being said, you don’t have to go for a marathon walk, just a 20 minute walk will do but, of course, if your Pug wants to go for longer then you should comply.

Health Issues

Like many pure breed dogs, the Pug dog breed is prone to certain health problems. Anyone thinking of adopting a Pug should read up on these and you can find a comprehensive list of health issues, how to recognize them and what you can do about them starting on page 17 of the The Pug Guide.

Here is a brief summary of some of the health problems you might run into:

Knee Problems – Pugs can be prone to Luxating Patella or “trick knees” which is a genetic condition that can be accelerated by obesity. It is not life threatening and dogs can live with it fine even without surgery.

Eye Problems – Pugs eyes are set wide on the face and stick out a bit which can make them be prone to damage so you want to be sure that your Pugs food and water dishes are wide enough to accommodate his face with some room left over. Pugs can also be prone to progressive retinal atrophy and pigmentary keratitis.

Breathing Issues – The Pug dog breed can have trouble breathing and due to their short muzzle are prone to elongated soft palette which obstructs their airway. This can be corrected so if you hear your pug snoring, honking or snorting, have your vet check it out.

Pug Dog Encephalitis – One important piece of Pug dog information is about PDE, a brain inflammation that is unique to pugs. This is a terrible condition that causes loss of coordination and seizures in your dog. It can be deadly and has no cure but there is medication that can control the seizures.

All in all, the Pug dog breed is a great breed for any family. If you want to learn more about health issues, pug care and how to feed and exercise your pug, then check out the The Pug Guide

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