The little pug nose definitely describes the way most people remember his name. This cute and feisty little puppy is one that will surely put a smile on your face due to not only his unique and cute appearance but his antics as well.

Temperament of your Pug Puppy

The Pug puppy is a perky little fellow that is rambunctious, affectionate, loving, and has a very happy disposition. They are very intelligent and love performing all kinds of tricks and get into as much mischief as possible. Not only are they fun to have in the family but they are also great watchdogs and are devoted to their family. They do not tend to bark a lot, when they bark something is up.

Living Environment for your Pug Puppy

The Pug puppy will be very content living in an apartment, as he does not need a lot of room to run and play. He should be in a climate that is comfortable since he does not do well with hot or cold temperatures.

Training your Pug Puppy

Training your new puppy will not be difficult as long as you remember he becomes bored with repetitive commands. He needs a bit of variety and will learn to obey by the tone of your voice. A gentle hand is needed and never use harsh punishment as this can be detrimental to his sensitive nature.

Grooming your Pug puppy

Your Pug puppy is very easy to groom. He only needs to brushed or combed when needed and the same goes for bathing. However, when you do give him a bath, be sure to dry his coat as soon as possible or he will be cold. You will need to clean the wrinkles on his face often.

Stats

Origin: China

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Diet: You should feed the Pug puppy, a high quality puppy food until he or she reaches 12 months of age and then switch to an adult formula.

Exercise: The Pug enjoys energetic games as well as daily walks. However, remember you should not play very long as he may begin to wheeze. About 15 minutes of play per day should be sufficient along with a walk. Of course, while they are puppies 15 minutes may not be enough. You can learn how much playtime is adequate by watching when your puppy begins to tire.

Health issues: The pug puppy can catch a cold, which is often the major problem with this breed. They are also susceptible to hot or cold weather. Other health issues include breathing problems, inflammation of the cornea, wheezing, snoring, and will overeat if allowed. Major problems can include an inflammation of the brain and skin problems.

Height: 12 to 14 inches for males and 10 to 12 inches for females

Weight: 13 to 20 pounds for males and 13 to 18 for females

Colors: apricot, black, fawn, or silver

Coat: Some pugs have an undercoat while others do not. The coat is short and dense in most cases.