Pug

Pug Puppy

Pug For Sale

Pug Breed

Pug Breeders

Pug Grooming

Pug Training

Pug Health Problems

Show Pug

Pug Puppies

Pug Breeders

When choosing a breeder, reputation is much more important than convenience of location. Do not be overly impressed by breeders who run brag advertisements in the dog magazines about their champions. The real quality breeders are quiet and unassuming. It is recommended that you acquire a Pug puppy around 10 weeks of age.

Socialization is a breeder concern of considerable importance. Beware of pups raised outdoors, in show kennels, pet shops, farms, or puppy mills, where there has been no effort to socialize them. Puppies that have never lived in a home are disadvantaged from the start, and are more likely to have temperament problems.

Remember that submissive puppies often grow up to fearful, tentative adults. Picking out a healthy, attractive little fellow to join the family circleis a different matter from picking a show dog: it is also a great deal less complicated. Often a puppy will pick you. If he does, and it is a mutual admiration at first sight, he is the best puppy for you. Trust your eyes and hands to tell if the puppy is sound in body. Ears and eyes should not have suspicious discharges. Legs should have strong bones; bodies should have solid muscles. Coats should be clean, glossy, but not greasy. Lift the hair to see that the skin is free of scales and parasites.

Reliable breeders will urge you to take your puppy to the veterinarian of your choice to have your puppy's health checked, and will allow you at least two days to have it done. It should be clearly understood whether rejection by a veterinarian for health reasons means that you have the choice of another puppy from that litter or that you get your money back. Be sure to get the details of this policy before you purchase any puppy.