Have you been searching for a super cute dog that doesn’t require too much exercise and will make you smile with their daily antics? Look no further than our breed of the week, the pug! These clowns of the dog world are always making their owners laugh and enjoying life with a great big smile!
Pugs are believed to be an ancient breed originating from China. They were considered prized possessions by their emperor owners. Pugs were even sometimes given their own private room and servants granting their every wish! Throughout many years of breeding, the fawn colour with black mask became the most common; but they can also come in brindle or black.
This wonderfully charming breed gets along great with everyone! Just as with any breed, it is important to properly socialize your puppy. With some socialization, the pug gets along fantastically with strangers, kids, cats, dogs, you name it! You won’t need to worry about hours of exercise to tire out a pug! They are pretty well-known for being couch potatoes. You will likely need to stay on top of their food intake and exercise to ensure they don’t get overweight.
The Pug requires minimal grooming. Although they do not need any sort of hair trimming, they can shed quite a bit! To help ensure your couches aren’t covered in hair, make sure to give your pug a good brushing at least every other day. Depending on how many facial wrinkles your pug has, it is very important to keep those folds clean, as well as any folds around their short curly tail. You can pick up pet safe wipes from your vet to help keep your pug comfortable and clean.
If you are in need of a cute companion that will keep you laughing with their goofball personalities, you should definitely consider adding a pug to your life!
