Pug Information please??

[borzoimom]

My Neice has 2 pugs....George & Molly and they shed like crazy. They have many health issues as well including yeast infections in their ears and issues with their eyes and nasal passages. They're absolute dolls but with the health issues, that can be expensive to treat. They also hate having their nails cut and have to go to the Vets to get it done. Pugs can get fat, so it's important to walk them and give them enough exercise. Be careful in the summer because they can't stand the heat (because of their breathing issues). And in the winter you should be careful too. Is she getting a rescue pug? I know Vermont has a pug rescue organization. Perhaps she can look into rescuing a pug. Oh, and pugs snort like little pigs (at least George does).

alot of pugs and other short haired dogs will shed heavy and have yeast infections in the ears and all if fed a food with high undigestable proteins and fats. I like Bil Jac but there are several... what does she feed them?

[junescrater716]

Pugs can get fat, so it's important to walk them and give them enough exercise. Be careful in the summer because they can't stand the heat (because of their breathing issues).

Pugs only get fat if the owners fall for "the angel routine". The pug looks at the owner with it's big googlies and then the owner feeds him more because thats what the little pug wants. Curly used to do that but he stopped after we started ignoring him whenever he asked for food at 9 o'clock at night.lol

[junescrater716]

Curly had an ear yeast infection but my parent's German shepherd had that too. Same with my dads first GS.

[dab_20]

I hear that pugs are fun and loving little dogs. They have breathing problems, though, because of their short snouts. My friend had a pug and he was such a sweet little guy.

I belong to a poodle forum and there is nothing quite as good as hearing it from the mouths (or keyboards ) of those who own and love a particular breed.

May I ask what forum that is? I would love to belong to a poodle forum.

[borzoimom]

My brother has one. His is a mis marked black meaning he has alot of white on his chest, but the dog is adorable! He is is a cherished household pet, but doesnt take heat well... but that works- he doesnt go outside much except for business... I love his expressions..

[elizabethann]

alot of pugs and other short haired dogs will shed heavy and have yeast infections in the ears and all if fed a food with high undigestable proteins and fats. I like Bil Jac but there are several... what does she feed them?

I think IAMS...but I'm not too sure.

[elizabethann]

I took Fenway for a walk in the woods today and some guy was walking his little pug. It was so cute...it had a little red bandana on. I think it was a puppy. I said to myself...my next dog will be a pug just because it will make me laugh. I think pugs are adorable and have character. They're like little people who snort.

[lizbud]

I really don't think that 6 hrs a day is enough time with a dog.I'd ask her
to chose another pet. Maybe another cat?

[borzoimom]

I think IAMS...but I'm not too sure.

yup... that would do it...

[junescrater716]

It depends if it's day or night in my opinion. About the hours per dAy

[borzoimom]

My brothers is a riot. He loves fleese squeek toys.. and gets so excited he snorts too- so you hear " squeek squeek,, snort snort.. squeek squeek,, snort.."

[junescrater716]

lolllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!! Oh so true borzoi!!! Curly is snoring on the couch right now.

[junescrater716]

Does your brother's pug hate being picked up as well? Curly goes nuts sometimes. He bites! lol

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I have a pug named Nacey. Nacey is my right-hand dog, she is never too far from my side.


As others have said eye problems, breathing problems, yeast infections, and allergies are all issues with pugs. Others have also already mentioned it is VERY important with any pet to have money set aside for both regular vet visits and any emergency that may arise (most emergencies will costs hundreds of dollars, some can cost thousands).

Pugs are prone to obesity. Measuring their food is a must, never just put food down and fill the bowl whenever it's empty, they will over eat (pugs are pigs). Exercise is important too, but not during the hottest part of the day. The early morning or the evening are the best times to take walks. Nacey also LOVES to chase balls and play fetch.

Because of their breathing problems it's important to walk pugs on a harness. It's a bit more difficult to train a dog to walk properly on a harness, but it's well worth it for the dogs health. Going to a professional trainer is a very good idea too. Pugs are very willing to learn, but can be a bit bull headed sometimes. They are smart dogs, Nacey graduated top of her training class! Training classes are a lot of fun too, for both you and your dog.

They do shed a lot, even on good food (though they will shed less on good food). I use a rubber brush, like Wolf_Q mentioned- I use a Zoom Groom because I like the size of it.

[mruffruff]

My sister has two pugs. She brushes them a lot and feeds them a high quality food. They shed A LOT!

But they are really fun dogs. They are about 1/3 cat, 1/3 dog and 1/3 human. She can't cut the nails on the one she got from a rescue, but the one she raised from a pup is fine. She hasn't had a lot of medical expenses that any other dog owner wouldn't have, just the normal stuff.

They love to be wherever 'mom' is, bring her their stuffed toys and bark at the neighbor kids.

She rarely takes them for walks but they have a yard and doggy door. They get their exercise chasing birds, squirrels, bugs and airplanes.

My only concern would be how the cats will feel. Those sharp nails could cause damage on a dog who's eyes protrude the way Pugs do.