Pug

The origin of Pugs traces to 2000 years back in China, where they were kept as royal pets. In the late 16th century, they were introduced to Europe in the 16th century and became highly popular among European nobility.

Pugs have a friendly and affectionate behaviour and due to this, they are considered ideal family dogs. They have a laid back attitude and will rather sit on a couch than move around aimlessly. Also because Pugs are intelligent, they can be mischievous at times, especially when left alone for extended periods of time.

Yes absolutely. These dogs are ideal for first time owners as they are loving, friendly and relatively easier to take care of as well.

Pugs require a balanced diet rich in nutrients like protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals etc. It is important to choose an exclusive small breed dog food for them as it assists in a healthy chewing and also promotes better digestion as well. Also, as Pugs are vulnerable to obesity, you should feed them in the prescribed quantities.

It is better to feed your puppies an exclusive dog food specially made for small breed puppies. Some of the best foods for Pug puppies are Royal Canin Pug Puppy, Royal Canin Mini Puppy, Fabled Grow Little One Small Breed Puppy etc, Pedigree Pro Small Breed Puppy etc.

In general, Pug puppies can be transitioned to adult dog food around 1 year of age. However, it also depends on factors like age, weight and lifestyle etc and therefore you can consult your veterinarian to know the exact timing for switching. Also, while transitioning to new food , it is important to mix some old food as well to avoid digestive upset in the pups. You can gradually remove the old food once your dogs start liking the new food.

As Pugs are quite stubborn and lazy, training them can be a bit of a challenge, especially for the first time owners. However with patience and consistent rewarding using treats and praises, you can teach them tricks and commands.

Pugs do not demand much physical activity as they get exhausted pretty easily. Short bursts of running around the house or a 20 mins walk outside daily is enough to keep them fit. Remember not to take them outdoors if it is extremely hot or cold.

Yes, they do. Pugs are ideal family dogs who have a special affection for children. With proper training, they even do well with newborn babies, a trait that makes them excellent family dogs. However, it is essential to socialise Pugs with kids from puppyhood itself, as they are a small breed dog who can nip out of excitement.

No, they can’t. Pugs are a breed that are highly sensitive to humidity, heat as well as cold. In hot regions, pugs can be quite vulnerable to heat strokes as they are relatively slower than other dogs in cooling down themselves. Due to this reason, they should be kept inside most of the time.

Yes they are, Majority of pugs are known to snore in addition to wheezing, snuffling and grunting. Their narrow nasal passage contributes to this snoring factor.

Despite having short hair, pugs shed a lot. They also shed their hair year round unlike other dogs who do it only twice a year. The reason is because of their short inner layer coat and soft outer layer coat which makes them lose a lot of hair. Hence, pugs may not be the dogs for those who are allergic to hair.

Pugs are relatively low-maintenance dogs as they can live in small households and they don’t bark much as well. However, you still need to groom them weekly as they experience shedding from time to time.

Pugs have an average lifespan of 12-15 years, which is one of the highest among the dogs.