Pug
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Pug is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world and these days they are hugely popular. They say that once you are a Pug lover you won't be able to live life without one! Some people can't stop at one and get two or three of these cute little dogs.
Pugs tend to have square, compact bodies with deep chests and well-formed muscles. Their coat is short and glossy, and most often is fawn-coloured, but they can also come in apricot fawn, silver fawn, and black.
Pugs are great companion dogs that are easy to train. They are very loving and like to escort you wherever you go, even if it's just to the toilet. They are intuitive dogs that will comfort you when you are sad or will do silly things to cheer you up.
They know how to read your feelings, but will also communicate their own feelings to you through grunting, snorting and puffing around! If Pugs don't get what they want they can turn into divas on four paws. No other dog breed has this special way of communicating through their various facial expressions and verbal communications...Pugs are simply great entertainment.
Pugs are well suited to apartments and small dwellings and will cope without a yard. However, they do not cope well in hot or cold weather and therefore should be kept indoors at a comfortable temperature.
| Weight: | 6-9 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 10-12 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | Below average |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Low |
There are many sources to get your Pug from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Pug to adopt:
To help your rescued Pug to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Pug from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
