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Overview of Pug Dog Information - Colors and Markings
This breed is unique in the fact that there are only 4 different AKC recognized colors.
Black: This will be a complete black. Any other color combined into this, will put the Pug into the color category of Parti-color
Fawn: This is the most common color of a Pug. In the United States, current stats of registered Pug dogs show the percentage of fawn Pugs are 44%.
Silver: The color that is most rare. Because of breeding throughout generations, this color is hard to find, especially in the USA. This is what can be described as a shiny white.
Parti-Color: This will be fawn, black or silver, along with another color mixed or patched in
Markings: There are 2 types of markings. A color marking, such as mentioned above will cause a Pug to be parti-color. The other marking has been bred into the bloodline for centuries. A darker area on the forehead known as a Diamond or Thumb print. This is an expected feature.
Black: This will be a complete black. Any other color combined into this, will put the Pug into the color category of Parti-color
Fawn: This is the most common color of a Pug. In the United States, current stats of registered Pug dogs show the percentage of fawn Pugs are 44%.
Silver: The color that is most rare. Because of breeding throughout generations, this color is hard to find, especially in the USA. This is what can be described as a shiny white.
Parti-Color: This will be fawn, black or silver, along with another color mixed or patched in
Markings: There are 2 types of markings. A color marking, such as mentioned above will cause a Pug to be parti-color. The other marking has been bred into the bloodline for centuries. A darker area on the forehead known as a Diamond or Thumb print. This is an expected feature.
Pug Allergy Information
You dog may be having an allergic reaction and it may be misdiagnosed as an illness.Recent
studies have shown that a bit over 20% of dogs have some sort of allergic reaction; whether this be internal or external. Many elements can trigger a reaction, including pollen, dust, smoke, shampoo, rug cleaner, detergent, food and more.
Symptoms will vary depending on what the dog is allergic to. Once detected and action taken, most allergies can be controlled and managed.
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Exceptional Senses!
Most of us have heard that dogs have a great sense of smell; however scientists have proven that a dog will not only smell that chicken soup you are cooking, they will smell each ingredient separately. The carrots, the onions and so on. No wonder they beg for human food!
Never think your dog is just lazing around, not paying attention! Canines can locate the precise source of a sound within 6/100's of a second!
House Training Your Pug Dog
Symptoms will vary depending on what the dog is allergic to. Once detected and action taken, most allergies can be controlled and managed.
See Allergies
Exceptional Senses!
Most of us have heard that dogs have a great sense of smell; however scientists have proven that a dog will not only smell that chicken soup you are cooking, they will smell each ingredient separately. The carrots, the onions and so on. No wonder they beg for human food!
Never think your dog is just lazing around, not paying attention! Canines can locate the precise source of a sound within 6/100's of a second!
House Training Your Pug Dog
46% of Pug dog owners listed house training as the biggest hurdle they needed to overcome in regard to owning their Pug.While it takes a bit of time and consistency, training does not need to be a stressful time. Following simple guidelines will ensure successful training. See Training
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Pug Stat Information
Family: Mastiff
Breed Group: AKC Toy
Height, Males Pugs: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm)
Height, Female Pugs: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)Weight, Male Pugs: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg)
Weight, Female Pugs: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
This is the largest of all of the toy breed
dogs. Although normal top weight is 18 pounds, this can be exceeded. Be sure you are
following proper feeding guidelines if he or she is
under or overweight.
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Alternate Name: Chinese Pug
Origin: Asia
Date of Origin: 400 BC
Purpose: Indoor Companion dog
A Pug's Personality
What is special about a Pug dog? A whole list of things! This dog is not only unique because of how it looks, but for its personality as well. If you are an owner or potential owner, take a look at the detailed information regarding behavior.
Mama Pugs
Are a bunch of adorable puppies soon to come into your life? This is an exciting time! Much care must be taken to keep the expecting dog healthy and happy. It will only be 9 weeks from point of conception until you have a litter of pups.
Learn about Pregnancy
Learn about Pregnancy
Barking Overview
When polled, over 43% of dog owners listed "barking" as their top frustration regarding their beloved pet. Controlling undue barking is simply a matter of determining the cause and then appropriately responding to the behavior. While some owners are pulling out their hair, wondering what to do; controlling your pet's barking is just a matter of training.
Pug BarkingPug Shedding Information Overview
Do you Have an Aging Pug Dog?
Showing Your Pug Dog
Basics of Pug Grooming
The eye area Mouth area Facial Folds of the face Nails and dewclaws
A dog's fur must be taken care of, or their health can be compromised. Moreover, it is important to know what type of shedding is normal and what points to a medical concern. Aside from shedding, you may notice what at first appears to be a mysterious loss of fur. As a pet owner, you will want to be aware of normal and abnormal shedding information.
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Do you Have an Aging Pug Dog?
Watching your canine companion grow old is sometimes quite difficult. Smaller breeds age a bit differently than the standard 1 year = 7 human years phrase that most people hear. Learn how old your dog is, what changes to look for and information on how to best care for your canine companion as he or she reaches the senior years. See Aging Pugs
Showing Your Pug Dog
Have you ever thought about participating in a dog show? Doing so can be a great experience for both you and your pet. As you gain experience, you may very well begin to bring home ribbons. From there, it can be quite addicting. There are shows held all over the world and entering is a simple process. Just the AKC alone has over 9 thousand local clubs where shows are held. Learn what you need to do in order to enter your Pug and what to expect. Showing Your Pug
Basics of Pug Grooming
It would certainly be easy to groom a Pug dog if all you had to do was place him in the tub once a week and scrub him down. There is a bit more to it than that. Your goal is to maintain appearance and health. Several areas will need the most attention. Using human shampoo and not offering enough baths are the 2 biggest grooming mistakes. Special attention must be shown to:
It is recommended to schedule a normal grooming routine, so that you do not fall behind on important maintenance. Each step of the process does not use much time and will keep both owner and Pug dog happy.
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More Grooming
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