Quote Originally Posted by MagicForPets
The health problems cannot be too high or expensive.
Health problems and emergencies can happen with any dog, I suggest you tell your friend that they need to make sure they have some money saved for routine vet care as well as emergencies. Pugs are prone to a variety of health problems, your friend should do some research on that.

Quote Originally Posted by junescrater716
they never need to be brushed but do need once a month baths and after that vacum them to get up any loose hair. (A brush won't work)
I'm a groomer and I've bathed and brushed lots of pugs....a rubber curry brush like this http://www.petedge.com/shopping/prod...=1&itemID=3074 works great on their coat to get out the loose hair.