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This site is for all people who simply love pugs, and / or consider to buy one.

At this site you'll find:
  • Information on pug breed standards, characteristics and health issues
  • Free pug pictures, graphics, clip art, photos and electronic greeting cards (e-cards)
  • Links to pug related information on the 'net


A Basic Introduction to the Pug Dog Breed
The Pug is an AKC and FCI recognized dog breed, classified in the Toy Dogs group. The American Kennel Club first recognized the breed in 1885. Originally, the pug came from China. Its origin dates back to pre-Christian times!

Over the last years the pug has become more and more popular. Pugs are ranked #15 in the AKC Dog Breeds 2000 Top 50 (ranking based on the number of dogs that were registered by the AKC in 2000). An increasing number of people recognized and appreciated the pug's clownish and loving character. However, pugs' roles in television commercials and movies has been a reason for the increased popularity of the breed, also.

One of the goals of this web site is to provide information about pugs, so that you hopefully won't buy a pug just because you've seen one on television or in the movies. Pugs look very cute and therefore are easily bought on impulse. Although most pugs not only look cute but are cute in fact -- it's still important to know the characteristics of pugs, its needs and also, the weaknesses of the breed! If you already own a pug, or you've already decided to buy one, this site can help you to find information about care for pugs, health issues, breeding and how to find reputable breeders.


Is a Pug the Right Breed For You?

A pug is:
  • a dog that loves and needs human companionship and lots of attention
  • an intelligent breed
  • a dog with a great sense of humour, not perse the same humour as their owners
  • a breed that is behaving as a puppy for a long time (more mature behavior often is not exposed until the dog reaches the age of three years old)
  • a dog that can be very stubborn and "naughty" - unless its owner knows to make clear to the dog what behavior is rewarding and wished for
  • a breed that, unfortunately, suffers from many different genetic disorders (not all individual pugs suffer from disorders - but for the breed as a whole, the many genetic disorders are in my opinion defenitely a weakness!)


So, the right owner for a pug would be:
  • someone who has a lot of time to share with his* dog
  • someone who loves to cuddle his dog a lot
  • someone who knows how to let the dog's intelligence work *for* him, instead of against ...
  • someone who's "soft" - but at the same time can be consequent all the time
  • someone who is patient - but doesn't give up easily
  • someone who can appreciate a dog being clownish and "naughty"
  • someone who is aware of the breed's weaknesses and is alert to prevent the pug's illness / death - knows how to recognize early symptoms of disease
  • NOT someone who's looking for a dog to keep outdoors
  • NOT someone who's searching for a very athletic dog, to go for long walks every day, compete in competitive agility etc.
  • NOT someone who's looking for a dog that will "automatically" ** be very obedient (a pug can learn to obey perfectly, but this will only succeed if the owner knows how to train a dog using positive training methods, and will to train the dog regularly).
* "his" could be "her" also, ofcourse ;-) !
** There's not one single breed that will be obedient automatically! However, the average pug will be more disposed to do whatever seems right to the dog itself, whereas some other breeds will be more disposed to do whatever their owner seems to like!


"Two Pug Dogs and a Kitten" - a wonderful art work by the artist H.H. Couldery.

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"Two Pug Dogs and a Kitten"
Art Print by H.H. Couldery




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Pug Care and Health Issues

As said before, unfortunately the pug breed suffers from a relatively large ammount of (genetic) health disorders. Some of these disorders have to do with the pugs' looks - their flat face can cause problems. Because of their head structure, pugs can get breathing difficulties. A pug cannot deal with heat - too high temperatures can easily cause your pug's death! Also, the pug's eyes bulge somewhat and can get scratched, and he can have eyelid or eyelash abnormalities.

Known medical problems in pugs are:
  • Entropion
  • Slipped stiffles or kneecaps
  • Narrow or restricted nostrils
  • Elongated soft palate
  • Cataracts
  • Dry eyes
  • Ulcerative keratitis
  • Demodectic mange
  • Encephalitis
  • PRA (Generalized Progressive Retinal Atrophy)
  • HD (Hip Dysplasia)
  • Legg-Calve Perthes disease
  • Trichiasis
At our pug health page you can find detailed information about these diseases and disorders.


Pugs and Children

In general, pugs are friendly to children. BUT: whether or not an individual pug dog will be child-friendly, depends on a number of factors. At pugs.com you can read an informative article about this issue. Click here to read this article.


Clip Art !
After all this serious stuff and before more serious stuff will follow, some free pug clip art to cheer you (and me) up! After all, the pug itself is a cheerful breed ;-)!

The Pug Clip Art Collection below can be downloaded for free! However, you can not download the pictures directly from this page - click here for instructions please.






The Pug Clip Art Collection above can be downloaded for free! However, you can not download the pictures directly from this page - click here for instructions please. At that page, you'll also find more free pug clip art pictures!


All Pugs Post Office
If you want to have a look at our pug photo gallery and / or send our free pug electronic greeting cards, visit the All Pugs Post Office (click here). The pug photos at our Post Office can be downloaded for free, if you want to use them at your own web site, or as screensavers.

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Worldwide Pug Breed Clubs and miscellaneous links
Finally, some links to worldwide pug breed clubs, and miscellaneous pug resources on the 'net. Click on the link's name if you want to visit their web site:






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