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Pug Puppies As Pets
The Pug puppy is a breed of toy dog that stand approximately eleven inches tall. Adult Pugs weighs between fourteen and eighteen pounds. The Pug's coat is fine, soft and short, and can be black, silver or apricot in color. The Pug's smiling, smashed in face is covered with a black mask that extends onto the Pug's back. The rear end of the Pug puppy is topped with a tail that curls across the dog's back.
At or around 400 BC it is believed that someone in Asia decided to see what would happen if they bred their shorthaired Pekinese dog to an undersized Bulldog. Eventually the result of that breed evolved into the small dog breed called the Pug. At some point Dutch explorers are believed to have taken the breed from its native Asia and introduced it to Europe.
Despite its ancient heritage, the Pug wasn't really the type of dog typically found in homes until after 1997. Frank the Pug, is credited for the breeds rise in popularity in the late 1990's. Frank is the silver pug who played the role of an undercover alien in both of the Men In Black movies, often stealing scenes from the A-list cast.
The Pug puppy has an endearing personality. Dog lovers would find it hard to find a happier breed of dog. The best thing about the pug is that it gets seems to get along with everybody and everything. It likes people, children, cats and other dogs. Dog lovers are surprised that a dog with such an amicable nature also makes an excellent watchdog. The reason the Pug puppy makes such a great watchdog is because it's alert. It's impossible for someone to approach the house without the Pug noticing.
Owners do have to keep an eye out for warning signs of health problems their Pug puppy might develops. They need to make sure the puppy doesn't over eat. They need to keep an eye on the puppy's protruding eyes, which are prone to being bumped and scratched. Pug owners also need to watch and make sure that their puppy is not showing signs of respiratory problems such as allergies.
Bringing home a Pug puppy can be both an exciting and terrifying time, both for you and the new puppy. This is the first time your Pug puppy has been separated from its mother and littermates, adding the separation to the fact that the puppy is in a strange environment and it bound to be a stressful time for your new pup. Your state of mind might not be any better. You are responsible for a new life, one that isn't housebroken. The key to keeping the big day as stress free as possible is to be organized.
One of the most important things to remember when bringing your Pug puppy home is that the more organized you are before hand the smoother the whole process will be. Buy the things you will need a few days before you plan on bringing your new Pug home. You will need a crate, food and water dishes, puppy food, chew toys and a collar and leash. Try to set the crate up in an area of the home that is quiet but not so out of the way that your new Pug puppy will feel isolated.
Make sure you have plenty of time to spend with your puppy when you bring it home. One of the worse things you can do is bring a Pug puppy home, shove it in a crate and then leave it alone for several hours. Having someone around will make your puppy feel secure about the changes.
About the Author About the author: Jenny Donaldson is a passionate lover of the Pug and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Pug. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Pug Puppy Names plus a whole lot more. |
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