Considering Pug Information You Need
July 17, 2008
Pug dogs are such an excellent breed that many Pug owners choose to keep more than one. Although, as with all dog breeds there are the exceptions for when a Pug isn’t right for everyone and every household. So while you want to look at the positive aspects of the breed it is also a good idea to consider the negative aspects of Pug dogs as well before you make the final decision over whether or not they are the right dog for you and your household.
By properly selecting a breed that will work with you then you can make sure you have a positive experience. By doing your research and considering the negative aspects of a Pug dogs you will be able to determine if the personality and lifestyle of a put will fit with you and your household.
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.
Shedding is another common problem with the Pug. While they have a short coat they also shed more than other breeds. So Pug dogs may not be right for you if you don’t like the idea of dealing with dog fur all over your house, car and clothes.
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.
But size isn’t the only obstacle owners face, as there is also the issue of the Pug dog’s stubborn nature at times, which make them less cooperative to train than other breeds. Training of Pug dogs can happen within three months of adding the dog to your household if you have owned Pug dogs before or if you have a skilled training system in place from owning previous dogs.
However, in general you should expect to take at least a year or more to teach Pug dog proper housetraining techniques. So if you don’t want to deal with a puppy that isn’t housetrained for a few years then you likely don’t want a Pug.
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