Pug, Latin scientific name (Canis lupus familiaris). Originating in China, it is also called pug. This kind of dog is prone to inverted eyelashes and has many wrinkles on its head. It is a very considerate and cute small dog. The pug is easy to raise and loves to be clean. This is a natural personality and one of the reasons why it is loved by the majority of dog fans. The pug walks like a boxer. Pug dogs do not require regular exercise or grooming, so they are also one of the choices for female pets.

1. Pug personality

Pug dogs are affectionate and cheerful, with a lively and playful personality like a child. They like to drink and play with children. Although the muscles are strong and the appearance is ferocious, the pug is kind-hearted, intelligent, and has a strong memory. The coat of the pug is beautiful, smooth, soft, short, and shiny, neither hard nor like wool. Hair color is silver, apricot or black.

Pug dogs do not require much outdoor activity, so they are very suitable for keeping in apartments. His appearance is characterized by many wrinkles and he walks like a boxer. Pugs communicate by grunting and sniffling like a horse. This is a breed with a stable temperament, showing a stable, cheerful, charming, noble, friendly and lovable temperament.

2. Are pugs easy to raise?

The training of Pug dogs is not difficult. You can find experienced dog breeders to train them. Pug dogs are very protective of their owners and will bark in time when strangers approach them. Pugs are considerate, cute, small dogs who need companions to play with. The Pug is a large dog among small dogs, with good body proportions, a relatively compact body structure, and a hard outline of the mouth. The best weight range is from 14 to 18 pounds (male or female). The proportions are square.

Pug dogs are relatively gluttonous dogs, so they must control the amount of food they feed. Only by eating regularly can you develop good living habits. Feed not only meat foods, but also vegetables and vegetarian foods such as cooked beans or biscuits with no or less sugar. Meat should be boiled in a small amount of water for 15-20 minutes and then chopped into pieces before feeding. The reason why meat must be cooked is to increase the flavor and stimulate appetite; and to kill bacteria and parasites in the meat to prevent illness.

Food for pugs, such as beef, chicken, fish and other meats must be fresh, and pay attention to the fish bones to be removed. The amount of feeding should be adjusted according to the size of the dog. 180-220 grams is appropriate. Do not overfeed, otherwise the fat pug will lose its cute image.

3. Pug IQ

IQ ranking: 57

IQ explanation: Most of the time, dogs are prone to distraction. Only when they are happy can they carry out the relevant instructions of their owners well. If the owner stands far away from the dog, thenIt takes a lot of effort to train because they are likely to ignore it. Often these dogs are rated as "independent, aloof" etc. Experienced dog trainers who are willing to spend a lot of time and pay firm and kind attention to the dogs can make these dogs respond immediately to commands, but their performance is only unsatisfactory at best.

If you want your dog to perform better, you need to practice 40-80 times. Although there is so much practice, it is impossible to form a habit. If the practice is interrupted for a while, the dog's performance will be similar to that without training. After practice, the dog's probability of responding to the first command is about 30%.

4. Pug price

The national average price of a purebred Pug: generally around 1,200 yuan; the price of a purebred Pug (with a pedigree certificate): around 1,500 to 3,000.

The most important thing when choosing a family pet dog is the dog’s health. Generally, a 2-month-old dog can live independently without milk. When buying a Pug, it is best not to buy from ordinary dog ​​dealers, but from a reliable breeder, where you can choose puppies in good health. Whenever possible, ask the seller for technical information as well as pedigree certificates, vaccination record certificates and signed transfer certificates. To avoid some related disputes in the future, be polite first and avoid chaos.

5. Prevention and treatment of common diseases in Pug dogs

Feeding too little will cause your dog to suffer from physical deficiencies, weight loss and hunger. Feeding too much will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and make the fat layer thicker. Some daily deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of specific components in the diet. So don’t let your dog be too obese, because being overweight can easily: cause osteoarthritis, make veterinary examination more difficult, increase the dose of anesthesia and the risk of surgery.

Pay attention to the following during daily feeding:

1. Try not to eat cookies

2. Eat less fat every day

3. Eat canned food for weight loss instead of canned meat

4. Use wheat bran pieces as a food for dogs to satisfy their hunger

5. Use cooked vegetables to satisfy your hunger

6. Try canned food (weight loss diet)