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Pug?!

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Stormzythecat · 11/08/2017 22:51

Just looking for peoples experiences with pug puppies really. I've looked after an older adult pug in the past and know they are mad (in a good way) but we have found a pug boy that seems perfect for us he's 15 weeks,housetrained and doesn't nip,he is kc reg and coming straight from the breeder.

So I suppose what I want to know is are they hard and very hyper as pups? More so than any other puppy I mean. We have had a puppy here we looked after for 2 weeks but that was a shih tzu and very chilled so was fine with young kids.

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SpareChangeDownTheSofa · 11/08/2017 23:46

If you do not purchase the puppy and the family ends up having to keep it they will realise that they will not profit from breeding their pugs and will hopefully stop breeding due to a lack of demand, hence the supply going down.

MsGameandWatching · 11/08/2017 23:47

No and nor do I see the point in leaving an already living, wanted animal to an uncertain future when there is someone who wants to provide a home for him.

Nancy91 · 11/08/2017 23:49

It's not that they "don't like the heat". Pugs can't regulate their temperatures properly because they are bred in a way that compromises their health. They are unhealthy.

Imagine if I said I wanted to have a deformed child with a flat nose because I thought it would look cute and the noise of it gasping for air is sweet. That would be pretty fucked up, wouldn't it?

WeAllHaveWings · 11/08/2017 23:50

So what would happen if everyone thought ok fuck him he's badly bred where would he end up?

You are thinking poor cute puppy, I'll save him, the breeders count on this. You need to think, if I buy this pup another one will need to be bred for the next person that wants one. you will be creating a requirement for another deformed dog to be bred. The pup will get a home.

Veterinari · 11/08/2017 23:50

Today 23:47 MsGameandWatching

No and nor do I see the point in leaving an already living, wanted animal to an uncertain future when there is someone who wants to provide a home for him

I suspect if his breeders felt the same they wouldn't be asking £600+ for him. Breeding and buying pug puppies is hardy an act of charity Hmm

Pugfather · 11/08/2017 23:52

As my name suggests I'm a Pug owner.They are very chilled as puppies mine liked coming on car journeys and when he was a tiny pup used to like being in my coat while I drove.As puppies they when teething mouth your finger with little peg teeth. I had no issues with destroying furniture etc, very loveable my advice is be prepared for the shedding of fur I did change my carpets downstairs to laminate and changed a fabric sofa to leather as it became easier.Fawns have double coats and shed quite a bit.Mine will happily stand and be hoovered with the nozzle he loves it.I found dog toys rubbish and the best I found was ikea kids toys very durable and wash well.I would avoid rawhide shoe treats and rawhide in general as I had an experience where he played with the top part and the rawhide sole became stuck to his upper palette.Lucky we were at home very scary.PM me of you have any questions

MsGameandWatching · 11/08/2017 23:52

Breeding and buying pug puppies is hardy an act of charity hmm

Not sure where I said I thought it was.

WeAllHaveWings · 11/08/2017 23:53

No and nor do I see the point in leaving an already living, wanted animal to an uncertain future when there is someone who wants to provide a home for him.

It's more than likely, someone will take the pup and love it. But for every person that is brave and intelligent enough to walk away from this cruel breeding another deformed pup won't be bred in the future.

BeepBeepMOVE · 11/08/2017 23:54

I wouldn't get unless you have £5k at least for vets already saved up.

I know 3 people who've had to pay between £4-10k on their pug in an emergency type situation. 1 was a rescue but 2 were kc registered from very highly regarded breeders.

They can be mad in a bad way and sort of stubborn/just stupid. I you have young kids will you have the time needed to train this type of puppy? I would look more into terriers- border, cairn, fox etc. Not as fashionable but much easier to train.

Pugfather · 11/08/2017 23:54

They love children,mine is a pure kennel club and he loves playing with children my niece brushes him and cuddles him a lot.Arthur loves the fuss and attention

PunnetSquare · 11/08/2017 23:55

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Veterinari · 11/08/2017 23:58

*Breeding and buying pug puppies is hardy an act of charity hmm

Not sure where I said I thought it was.*

I guess that was the impression you gave when you said you don't see the point in leaving an animal to an uncertain future when there is someone that wants him. It all sounds a bit noble doesn't it? when the reality is that it's a business transaction that financially suppports the breeding of dogs that are likely to live a life of suffering, against all veterinary and welfare advice.

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Stormzythecat · 12/08/2017 00:02

Why would I lie? I can't adopt, we have tried in the past. And maybe I want a pup to grow up with my children. We have had bad experiences in the past taking on dogs that are older and I'm not putting my kids at risk either.

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WeAllHaveWings · 12/08/2017 00:02

mine is a pure kennel club

This means very little other than 2 pugs were bred. It doesn't guarantee any health checking or responsible breeding out of the very common health issues with this breed.

MonaTheMoaner · 12/08/2017 00:03

I have two pugs, one black rescue who's four and an 18 week old fawn puppy.

They are stubborn little creatures but I finally have my puppy house trained. It can be challenging and time consuming training them but it's worth it.

They are bundles of energy. From the minute he wakes he's endless and loves to be ON me. Both pugs are seriously affectionate and needy but the puppy is very much more high energy with that love so get some tassle toys and lots of mini kongs for them to chew.

Both of mine get two 20 minute walks a day and that tires them out. Obviously you know not to walk them if it's too hot or cold or too strenuously due to their breathing issues.

I strongly advise comprehensive pet insurance. We've had no issues so far but it's not to say it won't happen and adult pug is gaining weight rapidly so we have to be very careful with her diet now and have routine checks with our vet.

I love my pugs. They're like my children. One pure breed rescue with no papers and one KC registered but both perfect little comrades who love children and other dogs (especially big dogs).

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Stormzythecat · 12/08/2017 00:04

Jeez some of these comments are awful.

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Pugfather · 12/08/2017 00:06

My pug is healthy and is not suffering, he is now 9 years old is perfect weight has no breathing problems is on regular pet insurance and has not had thousands spent on him in vet bills.He was not from a puppy farm and I still see the careful breeder of mine who raised them in her home not some back street puppy mill.I have seen a fair few pugs that are not healthy and have come with complications due to bad breeding.Fair enough if you do not like them,but don't assume all pugs and owners are cruel.My Pug gives a lot of people young and old pleasure and will happily go on a 5k run with my sister and her labarador

Huffletuff · 12/08/2017 00:06

Take no notice of people on here. As long as the puppy is well bred with health checked parents and pup is endorsed. Get good insurance, but mine is 9, has only been to the vet once to be neutered and has no breathing issues so they can be absolutely fine.

There are more things to worry about in the dog world than good pug breeders. Like bad pug breeders, all bad breeders, puppy farmers and the incessant breeding of cockashitpoos and sprockerjackahuahuas to sell to idiots at extortionate prices.

SpareChangeDownTheSofa · 12/08/2017 00:06

You're contradicting yourself though. You say you don't want a rescue as its risky but you've tried to adopt and haven't been able to. Why would you try to adopt a dog if you've had bad experiences in the past?

So which is it?

Its seems to me OP has made up their mind and doesn't want to admit they are part of the problem of over breeding these breeds of dogs with cruel health problems.

MonaTheMoaner · 12/08/2017 00:07

I have had no issues with destruction of furniture or flooring but the puppy loves to chew cushions and fingers with his little peg teeth so that's why I advise lots of chew toys.

Pugs can be downright dumb (mine are) so training is VERY time consuming and frustrating in my experience but once you crack it you just start loving their dumb personalities.

If you want an easy to look after dog, a pug isn't for you. They thrive on attention and affection and don't like to be left alone so that combined with a frustrating and long training period is something you should consider if it fits into your lifestyle.

Nancy91 · 12/08/2017 00:17

OP, why not ask your local vet's opinion on them?

Oh wait, I think you know why you shouldn't do that.

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Stormzythecat · 12/08/2017 00:27

Ok. And in answer to the comment about the rescue.. yes I've looked into it as I would take on a rescue age up to a year. And took on a 6 year old boxer years ago..BUT no I wouldn't take on an older dog again after a rescue staffie I fostered killed a cat.

I'm not going into that any way all these posters telling me to adopt a dog are all your dogs rescues? I have 2 rescue cats it's not like I haven't done my bit.

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Stormzythecat · 12/08/2017 00:28

And a vet is going to be biased obviously.

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Stormzythecat · 12/08/2017 00:31

Why do all these questions regarding someone getting a puppy turn into preaching about rescue dogs? It's not mine or anyone else's fault someone has given a dog up to a rescue and should have to I know up the pieces.
Yes it's sad that their are dogs in rescue but it's up to the individual where they choose to get a dog.

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Nancy91 · 12/08/2017 00:35

Mine have all been rescues yes.

OF COURSE a vet will be biased towards buying a healthy dog due to seeing so many unhealthy ones (operating on them and putting them to sleep). They know more about these things than you do.

I guess it's true what they say: "you can't argue with stupid"

I have to leave this thread now. Best of luck to your dog.

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