Why Pugs Lick Things

New moms lick their puppies to clean them after birth and to stimulate them to breathe. They also lick their pups to stimulate them to go to the bathroom as new puppies. As puppies get older, they often will lick their mother’s muzzle. It seems to be a bonding behavior for dogs.

In many cases, licking is a way that dogs show affection.

Dogs lick other dogs to show respect, so when your pug licks you, … Read the rest

Why Is My Pug’s Tummy Turning Black?

A mild darkening of the skin is common as dogs age. If the change is more dramatic or you also notice that the skin has thickened, it may be black skin disease. 

Also, much like people, dogs skin can darken with sun exposure. If your pug has been spending time on its back while laying outside or near a window, that can cause a darkening of their belly skin.

What Is Black Skin

Can Coyotes Harm Pugs?

Yes. There has been at least one documented case of a pug being attacked by a coyote.

This is scary because when coyotes attack, they do so with the intent to kill. They’re hunting for food, really.

Coyote attacking pets is fairly rare, only 70 coyote attacks were reported from 1990-2004. Still, they do happen. The most common dog breeds associated with coyote attack were Yorkshire terriers (average weight 4-7lbs) or 9-16lbs. Pugs are typically a … Read the rest

Pugs are prone to obesity so it’s important to make sure you are feeding them the right amount. Pugs are not dogs that do well with being free-fed.

How Many Calories Should Pugs Eat?

A 15-pound adult pug needs about 413 calories a day to maintain their weight. A 20lb adult neutered or spayed pug needs to eat about 514 calories per day. Intact pets need more calories per day, and growing puppies or pregnant dogs need to eat more … Read the rest

My Pug Is Trying To Clear His Throat

If your dog is making sounds like they’re trying to clear their throat, this isn’t an immediate cause for concern in most cases. Just like people, dogs airways can get irritated by anything from food remnants to their own mucus, to dust to pollen.

If your pug is trying to clear their throat for a few minutes, as long as they seem to be able to breathe okay, and aren’t choking on … Read the rest

If it seems like your pug is constantly peeing, you may have a lot of questions related to pugs and their urination habits. What is normal and what should cause concern? That’s what I’m going to address in this post.

How Often Should Pugs Urinate?

Peeing every 4-6 hours is typical for most dogs. Dogs can hold their bladder up to 8 hours if needed, but they should pee 3-5 times per day.

How often should pug puppies urinate?

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Are Pugs Intelligent?

In the Stanley Coren testing, pugs ranked 108 out of 136 breeds. This put them in a category that is considered ‘average intelligence for dogs. However, this testing style requires obedience, so stubborn dogs will rank lower, and pugs are known to be stubborn. 

In a nutshell, the Stanley Coren testing looks at how many repetitions of a new command a dog has to be shown before it will perform the command consistently. It also looks at … Read the rest

If you have a pug and are thinking of having a baby, or if you have a baby and are planning to get a pug…it’s important to know what to expect! Even if you aren’t planning to have a baby soon, you’ll want to consider the next 15+ years of your life when getting a pug puppy as they have an average life expectancy of 12-15 years.

Are Pugs Good With Babies?

There is always some risk with having any … Read the rest