segunda-feira, 18 de outubro de 2010

Pug Dog Information

  • Black: This will be a complete black. Any other color combined into this, will put the Pug into the color category of Parti-color


  • Fawn: This is the most common color of a Pug.  In the United States, current stats of registered Pug dogs show the percentage of fawn Pugs are 44%.


  • Silver:  The color that is most rare. Because of breeding throughout generations, this color is hard to find, especially in the USA.  This is what can be described as a shiny white.


  • Parti-Color: This will be fawn, black or silver, along with another color mixed or patched in


  • Markings:  There are 2 types of markings. A color marking, such as mentioned above will cause a Pug to be parti-color.  The other marking has been bred into the bloodline for centuries.  A darker area on the forehead known as a Diamond or Thumb print.  This is an expected feature. Read More
    46% of Pug dog owners listed house training as the biggest hurdle they needed to overcome in regard to owning their Pug.

    While it takes a bit of time and consistency, training does not need to be a stressful time.  Following simple guidelines will ensure successful training.


    What is special about a Pug dog?  A whole list of things!  This dog is not only unique because of how it looks, but for its personality as well.  If you are an owner or potential owner, take a look at the detailed information regarding behavior.


    Family:
    Mastiff
    Breed Group:
    AKC Toy


  •  
    Height, Male Pugs:    12-14 inches (30-36 cm)

  • Height, Female Pugs: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
    Weight, Male Pugs: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg)
    Weight, Female Pugs: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
    This is the largest of all of the toy breed
    dogs. Although normal top weight is 18 pounds, this can be exceeded.  Be sure you are
    following proper feeding guidelines if he or she is
    under or overweight.

    Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
    Alternate Name: Chinese Pug
    Origin: Asia
    Date of Origin: 400 BC
    Purpose: Indoor Companion d
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  • It would certainly be easy to groom a Pug dog if all you had to do was place him in the tub once a week and scrub him down.  There is a bit more to it than that.  Your goal is to maintain appearance and health.  Several areas will need the most attention. Using human shampoo and not offering enough baths are the 2 biggest grooming mistakes. Special attention must be shown to:

  • Facial Folds of the face
    the eye ar

  • Mouth area


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