It is a small ornamental dog. The pug has a black face and many folds. It is about 25 to 28 cm tall when it is an adult, weighs about 5 to 13 kg, and has a lifespan of about 12 to 15 years. Gentle personality. Pugs are excellent family dogs. They don’t like to bark indoors, and their low and loud barking is enough to make strangers outside the door mistake them for large dogs, which has a warning effect. Many people keep pugs mainly because of their ugly and melancholy appearance, people can’t help but smile when they see it. Every pet has advantages and disadvantages. Next, let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of pugs.
First, the advantages of the pug
1. docile, friendly to people Pug dogs look a little dull in appearance, always a very melancholy look, but in fact their characters are very optimistic and cheerful, they like to play, they are docile, friendly to people, and small Children are also very patient, they rarely hold grudges and have a high tolerance, so they are very suitable for family breeding.
2.Although it is hard to imagine that pugs love cleanliness, pugs are indeed a clean-loving dog. They do not like to get dirty like other dogs. Pugs rarely have such childish behavior as rolling in the mud.
3.The hair is short and easy to take care of. The pug’s coat is short and hard, and it is more convenient to organize. Although pugs will also shed hair, they will not be like other dogs, and they will shed every day. The hair of the pug dog is relatively simple, which saves the owner a lot of worry。
4.not picky eaters Pug is a good baby who is not picky eaters, no matter what the owner gives it, it likes to eat. It’s a well-fed dog. However, the owner should be careful not to give it everything, and also control the amount of feeding to prevent it from getting too fat.
5.Small size and little exercise The pug dog is small in size, and the amount of exercise is relatively small. In addition, its respiratory tract is short, it is difficult to carry out vigorous exercise, and it will be hypoxic due to shortness of breath. Therefore, pugs are really suitable for lazy people to keep, do not need to walk the dog, do not need a lot of exercise, just take it out for a walk in the morning and evening.
Second,The disadvantages of pugs
- There are many folds on the skin of pugs with body odor, which are easy to accumulate bacteria and produce odor. Therefore, pugs have a very large body odor. Pet owners who raise pugs should bathe them regularly, especially The folds on the face must be cleaned, otherwise there will be skin diseases.
- It is difficult to train a pug’s IQ is not very high, and occasionally there will be stubbornness, so if you train it, you need a lot of patience, but also pay attention to methods, otherwise it will be difficult to succeed. It will cooperate with you more and the training effect will be enhanced.
- Snoring Pugs have short respiratory tracts, so they snores when they sleep, and the sound will be loud when snoring. It is recommended that people with poor sleep quality not keep them, or they will disturb you.
- It is easy to have tear marks Pugs are prone to tear marks due to skin stacking, nasolacrimal duct stenosis, trichiasis of eyelashes, etc. Therefore, we must pay more attention to the diet, and do not give it too salty, which will aggravate the tear stains.
Third,Pug dog care and feeding tips
1.You can only clean up the pugs diligently, open all the folds, and let them air dry, or we can apply some talcum powder to the folds, which will make it dry.
2.Heavy body odor Generally speaking, sole odor, ear odor, bad breath, and anal glands are the main sources of body odor in Pug dogs. To bathe the pug regularly, use special soap, pay attention to rinse thoroughly, especially the position of the anal glands. It is also necessary to regularly clean up the earwax for the pug, insist on brushing the pug’s teeth, clean the residual food and tartar in the mouth, keep the mouth clean, prevent oral diseases and avoid bad breath.
3.The appetite is amazing Pug is a kind of gluttonous dog, because it never knows what it feels like to be full, otherwise how can it eat so fat! So be sure to keep track of how much you eat. When feeding, it is necessary to establish a good eating habit.
