Are pugs good dogs?

Indeed, a Pug is very childlike and always needs to be with you. If not spoiled too much, he can be depended on to maintain his sweet, comical, charming personality. Pugs are fine with other animals. (But they can be jealous of another pet sitting in your lap.) read more

Unfortunately, breeders deliberately breed these good-natured dogs to be deformed. As such, they suffer more than their share of health problems – not only with their breathing, but also eye diseases, joint diseases, and a devastating (fatal) neurological disease called Pug Dog Encephalitis. read more

Pugs LOVE food and will happily eat more than is good for them. Being an indoor dog, they are prone to laziness and will quickly become obese if not exercised regularly.The diet of a pug should consist of a high energy, good quality dog food from a reputable supplier or recommended by your vet. read more

Pugs are one of three types of short-nosed dogs that are known to have been bred by the Chinese: the Lion dog, the Pekingese, and the Lo-sze, which was the ancient Pug. Some think that the famous "Foo Dogs" of China are representations of the ancient Pug. Evidence of Pug-like dogs has been found in ancient Tibet and Japan. read more