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The Pug At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
China
Life Expectancy
13 - 14 yrs
Height Range
10 - 11 in
Weight Range
13 - 18 lbs
Colors
Silver, apricot, or fawn, with black mask, or solid black
Trainability
Average; very sensitive
With Children
Good
With Animals
Generally good
Climate
Very sensitive to heat
Indoor/Outdoor
Prefers indoors, but loves outdoor time
Exercise Reqd
Needs fair amount of exercise, and may have to be motivated
Grooming Reqd
Occasional brushing, eye and dental care. Heavy shedder
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User-Contributed Pug Information
Below are user-submitted comments about Pug behavior, Pug training, Pug health, and more. If you have experience with or just an interest in the breed, you can post your comments by clicking the link below!
Favorite Pug Comments
I cannot imagine having a sweeter, more loving pet. I discovered dog food that minimizes shedding and it made a huge difference. Pugs love everybody, so they do not get more attached to one individual - even the owner. I love my puggy! She is very low maintenance.
- Posted by Alice Dickerson from Atlanta
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Pug Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Pug breeders:
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (by X-Ray)
Patellar Luxation Test - OFA
Pug Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Pug:
Canine Allergies
Cervical disc disease
Chronic Superficial Keratitis
Cleft lip
Collapsed trachea
Corneal dystrophy
Cystitis and cystic calculi
Demodicosis
Dermatitis, atopic
Dystocia
Elongated soft palate
Entropion
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Keratitis Sicca
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Malocclusion
Mastocytoma
Patellar Luxation
Pigmentary Keratitis
Portosystemic Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Pseudohermaphrodism
Spondylosis
Stenotic Nares
Superficial corneal ulcer
Ulcerative Keratitis
Unexplained Fainting
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