What you need to know about Pugs? Check out this video and see.

are you really ready for a part maybe like me you are one of the millions of fans of Doug the pug or the pugs that play minecraft with Dan TDM or our own rescue rockstars kilo and fishstick pugs are so charming and cute and funny and friendly what's not to love here are a few things we think you should know first ancient pugs are believed to have been bred in China as companions for Empress they were lap dogs that look like proud little lions and their forehead wrinkles looked like the Chinese signs foot prints traders took the breed to Europe as royal gifts more than four hundred years ago and they lived to amuse their owners and be adored and pampered like royalty the Pug reportedly became the official dog of the House of Orange in 1572 after a pug saved the life of the Prince by alerting him to the approach of assassins this does not surprise me at all as Mike Hilo the pug alerts me to the arrival of any strangers especially the poor mailman here are a few quick facts the Pug is a squarely built deep chested compact breed with short but strong legs a type cutely curled tail and an unmistakable flat squishy wrinkled face with large round dark protruding eyes they are the largest of the toy breeds recognized by the AKC since 1885 they come in four different colors thorn apricot fawn silver form or black there are a flat face or Braca cephalic breed like Bulldogs they frequently have an underbite they're usually a pretty healthy breed except for occasional breathing issues and they can live to up to 15 years old however you have to be very aware of the climate you live in as putz can suffer in extreme temperatures especially the heat their bulging eyes are also vulnerable to injury the Pug is known as the shadow of velcro dog they crave company and love to be with their humans with kilo every move I make every breath I take he'll be watching me I often wake up to his cute little face an inch from mine staring at me in the morning he happily uses me as a pillow a ladder a source of heat and a toy he expects to be allowed to get comfy on me my lap my bed and my sofa these comical little clowns are very adaptable and can make great house or apartment pets as long as they get lots of love and attention they should not be left alone for long stretches if possible they need to be supervised done the house should be regularly bug proof as they are very resourceful about finding food and can be rather mischievous they're usually quite sociable with other dogs especially pugs a group of pugs is known as a grumble and many cities have pug meetups and grumbles you can attend pugs love food and they equate food with love it can be so hard to resist their little faces looking up I confess I often do cave but they really need to eat an appropriate diet as they can be prone to obesity they should weigh from 14 to 18 pounds in terms of grooming pugs require regular face cleaning in their wrinkles nail trims which Kela really hates teeth cleaning and occasional baths what surprised me most was that they shed a lot oh yeah yes we have black bug hair everywhere pugs are not exactly natural athletes or trick dogs like Border Collies but they have strong little legs endless curiosity and unbridled enthusiasm pugs get energy in bursts the races or what they call zoomies but they don't have great stamina so they're often happy on the couch napping beside you and in many cases snoring they need regular mental and physical exercise Kela takes several short walks every day and has lots of puzzles toys and chews he won't chase a ball or a disk but he enjoys an audience and he loves playing games with me especially go find a football with an empty plastic water bottle he also likes mini agility he's so fast and fearless he can jump several times his own height he's reached many things he shouldn't have leaping up on tables or pulling bags off counters for the pugs are smart and eager to please they can be a little stubborn to train their very food motivated dogs so make sure you have lots of treats on hand and be very positive and very patient I rescued kilo at two years old and all he knew was sit now three years later after much love and hard work and many many treats he is crate trained almost toilet trained and knows over 30 tricks or behaviors he still doesn't like peeing or pooping outside in the snow or rain and if you are a perfectionist and not prepared to put up with the occasional accident or pug crime a pug may not be perfect for you many pugs including kilos seem to have selective deafness and do not have a hundred percent reliable recall kilo often doesn't respond to his name but then he can hear the crackle of a treat bag or the drop of a single piece of kibble on the wood floor from a deep sleep I always keep him on a leash out walking we often get asked which breeds are good around kids every dogs different of course but the Pug is a fun-loving robust compact little companion dog and if properly trained and socialized should be great with kids kids just have to be trained to treat any pet with respect and be especially careful of the pugs eyes although pint-sized this breed has a big heart and personality but it's mostly quite calm and gentle which makes them an ideal choice if you love pugs make sure to give this video a thumbs up thanks for watching and please subscribe for more videos let us know any questions or pug stories in the comments below

Channel: Talent Hounds

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Length: 7min 14sec (434 seconds)

Published: Wed May 16 2018