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Description The Pug has a distinctive square, compact, thick, and muscular frame with loose, wrinkly skin. The coat is sleek and soft. Pugs have a short, flat, black muzzle, ears that feel like velvet, and a curly tail. | ||
Size Pugs are usually around 10 to 14 inches high, and weigh a hefty 15 to 28 pounds. Males are slightly larger then females. | ||
Coat Pugs have a smooth, short-haired coat. | ||
Color This breed can be fawn, black, apricot fawn or silver fawn. | ||
Temperament Pugs are even-tempered, playful, mischievous, have great charm, dignity, very intelligent, and an outgoing, loving disposition. Pugs get along well together and aggression towards other dogs is rare. | ||
Care Pugs have an easy-care coat. It is advisable to trim their nails regularly and check their ears for any kind of infection. | ||
Exercise Regular exercise is good for Pugs, however, do not over do it. It's best during cooler parts of the day as they are heat sensitive. | ||
Training They can become bored with repetitive training. | ||
Shedding This breed sheds year round, but more heavily during the warmer seasons. | ||
Allergies Some Pugs are prone to allergies. | ||
Barking & Howling Pugs do not have a tendency to bark, but do make a great watch dogs. | ||
Life Expectancy Healthy Pugs can live 12 to 15 years. | ||
Health Their short muzzle contributes to chronic breathing problems, including wheezing and snoring. They have delicate eyes and have a tendency toward conjunctivitis and watery eyes. | ||
AKC Category Toy Group | ||
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