Complete Information Regarding the Pug Dog
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The Truth of Miniature Pugs
Is There a Miniature Pug?
With the Pug dog being the largest of all toy breed dogs, there is confusion among many people as to whether there is an actual breed of the Miniature Pug.
The Answer
There is no such recognized breed as the Miniature Pug dog. The AKC (American Kennel Club) and other major dog breed clubs do not recognize this dog.
However, there is a dog that is called a Miniature Pug. This dog is a mix of a Chihuahua and a regular Pug dog. The result is a canine that looks extremely similar to a Pug, however one can notice a difference in the length of the snout which will be just a bit longer. This mixed breed dog will weigh a total of approximately 3 pounds (1.36 kg) when fully grown.
Is This Safe?
Yes and no. Breeding a Chihuahua and a Pug is acceptable, as long as one does not wish to have an AKC recognized dog.
However, the majority of Chihuahuas must give birth via Cesarean section and this does pose a health risk. If both parents are healthy and all goes well during delivery, the pups will be as healthy as any other dog.
The Answer
There is no such recognized breed as the Miniature Pug dog. The AKC (American Kennel Club) and other major dog breed clubs do not recognize this dog.
However, there is a dog that is called a Miniature Pug. This dog is a mix of a Chihuahua and a regular Pug dog. The result is a canine that looks extremely similar to a Pug, however one can notice a difference in the length of the snout which will be just a bit longer. This mixed breed dog will weigh a total of approximately 3 pounds (1.36 kg) when fully grown.
Is This Safe?
Yes and no. Breeding a Chihuahua and a Pug is acceptable, as long as one does not wish to have an AKC recognized dog.
However, the majority of Chihuahuas must give birth via Cesarean section and this does pose a health risk. If both parents are healthy and all goes well during delivery, the pups will be as healthy as any other dog.
Unethical Mini Pug Breeders
While a breeder can in fact breed a Chihuahua with a Pug to produce what the public knows as a Miniature Pug, there are some unethical breeders who will attempt to breed a truly miniature Pug in a very risky way.
Some breeders will take 2 runt Pug dogs (dogs who are the smallest of their litter) and then breed them together, hoping to produce very small Pugs.
There are even some breeders who take this one step even further and will force a Pug mother to give birth early. Others will lie about the dog's age so that one will believe that they are receiving a small Pug when that dog is actually much younger than the papers show.
Some breeders will take 2 runt Pug dogs (dogs who are the smallest of their litter) and then breed them together, hoping to produce very small Pugs.
There are even some breeders who take this one step even further and will force a Pug mother to give birth early. Others will lie about the dog's age so that one will believe that they are receiving a small Pug when that dog is actually much younger than the papers show.
Caring for a Miniature Pug
The care of a Miniature Pug will follow along the guidelines of the care of smaller toy breed dogs such as the Pom or toy Poodle. Because this dog will be approximately 3 pounds (1.36 kg) when fully grown, he or she will be very fragile. A Pug this small will need to be handled very carefully.
When driving in the car, any dog should be fastened in safely with a seat restraint. However, a Miniature Pug will be especially vulnerable to falling off of the car seat during a sudden stop or quick turn and can be injured very easily. Care must be taken when family members are walking around the home. Small children must be aware that this dog can scoot under their feet quickly; if a child or any person stepped on a Miniature Pug by accident, great harm would be done.
Having a mini Pug sleep in an owner's bed can have risks. Being so tiny can hold the risk of suffocating under thick blankets or being rolled onto unintentionally during slumber. This smaller type of Pug will not be able to hold their elimination quite as long and time and patience should be given in regard to house training.
The weather may affect this Pug more than usual. It is recommended that any small toy breed dog have dog clothing for outdoor elements. A small dog should be protected from the cold, most importantly. Rain gear is also suggested.
If bred properly a mini Pug will not have increased health concerns; however it is strongly recommended to have regular vet checkups just as you would with any sized dog.
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When driving in the car, any dog should be fastened in safely with a seat restraint. However, a Miniature Pug will be especially vulnerable to falling off of the car seat during a sudden stop or quick turn and can be injured very easily. Care must be taken when family members are walking around the home. Small children must be aware that this dog can scoot under their feet quickly; if a child or any person stepped on a Miniature Pug by accident, great harm would be done.
Having a mini Pug sleep in an owner's bed can have risks. Being so tiny can hold the risk of suffocating under thick blankets or being rolled onto unintentionally during slumber. This smaller type of Pug will not be able to hold their elimination quite as long and time and patience should be given in regard to house training.
The weather may affect this Pug more than usual. It is recommended that any small toy breed dog have dog clothing for outdoor elements. A small dog should be protected from the cold, most importantly. Rain gear is also suggested.
If bred properly a mini Pug will not have increased health concerns; however it is strongly recommended to have regular vet checkups just as you would with any sized dog.
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