Pug Myths Busted

There are many pug myths that you hear over and over again and which migh scare you away from this wonderful breed.  Rest assured, these dogs make great pets – you can’t believe everything you hear about them!

Most families want a pug as a pet because it is cute and small which makes it very nice to take care of. However, because of its small size, it has special needs that you do not normally do with big dogs. Moreover, pugs are every popular among pet owners that is why many people know so many pug myths—some of them could be true but others are very far fetched. Here are some popular pug myths that are far from reality.

•    Pugs will not grow in size and will remain in their original size until they die. This is not true. Like most dogs, pugs also grow. Maybe not as obvious as other canines but they do not stay in the same size forever.
•    Pugs are young Boxers and French Bulldogs. Pugs may look like these breeds of canines but they are not these dogs’ puppies. They have facial and body similarities but that is where the similarities end.
•    Pugs love barking. Again, this one is a myth. Pugs only bark when they have to. Unlike small dogs that love to bark, pugs are relatively quiet. They will only bark when threatened and provoked.
•    Pugs should not play too many games because they are delicate. For most small dogs, this might be true. But for pugs, it is a different story. Pugs love to play games and have fun with their owners and other pugs.
•    Pugs are always sad. They may look sad because of those wrinkles around their eyes but that is just how they naturally look. Pugs are actually clowns. They love to please people around them that is why many pug owners go crazy over them.

Pug myths are just that – myths.  So go ahead and adopt a pug – you’ll be glad you did!