Pugs are well known for not being very tolerant of high heat. They’re also known for not wanting to be left home alone very long. If you have a beach day planned, you may be wondering if pugs can go to the beach.

Can pugs go to the beach?

Pugs can go to dog-friendly beaches, and they may even enjoy the experience! You need to make sure they don’t overheat, though. 

We live in Michigan, but we’re in the … Read the rest

Do Pugs Beg A Lot?

Pugs can be bad about begging compared to other dog breeds. However, how much they beg can have a lot to do with how you respond to their begging. 

When we first got our pugs, I was amazed at how many sounds they make compared to other dogs. I have three posts about different noises pugs make! Pugs bawling, pugs crying, and pugs screaming like humans. Haha! Pugs aren’t usually bad about … Read the rest

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For the last six months or so of my pug Frank’s life, he was urine incontinent. I had already dealt with diapering my female pug, Beans. At first, I tried to diaper Frank in the same way that I was used to diapering Beans. He was a bigger pug, and the anatomy difference from their genders made the diapers I used on her, not work on him. We found belly bands to be … Read the rest

Sometimes dog owners refer to cligny dogs as ‘velcro dogs’ because they stick to their people like velcro.

If there was a picture in the dictionary to show a velcro dog, it would be of a pug!

If there was a picture of a lapdog in a dictionary, that would showcase a pug as well.

The truth is, pugs are clingy dogs. Of course, there are always exceptions, but most are really clingy.

Why are pugs clingy?

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If you’re considering getting a pug, knowing how hard it is to look after a pug is really important. Or maybe you’re considering dog-sitting for your friend or family member who has a pug. In either case, it’s a great question to ask.

Are Pugs Easy To Look After?

Adult pugs are fairly low-maintenance dogs. They want to be near you often, and they require a daily walk, daily food and fresh water, and regular nail trimming and baths. Their … Read the rest

If you have pugs that you love and want to connect with other pug-lovers, finding an online pug community can be a great outlet for sharing your love of pugs. I have no shame in identifying as a crazy pug lady, but I also recognize that most of my friends and family members aren’t pug crazy themselves. I certainly don’t hide my love of pugs from them, bt I don’t want to talk their ear off about pugs 24/7 when … Read the rest

Pugs have tiny noses compared to most other dog breeds. Their tiny, and often very short, noses can make congestion and breathing more difficult.

When you own or care for a pug, here’s a good chance that at some point, you’ll find yourself wanting to help clear their nose. There are a few options for doing this, depending on the details of why it needs cleared to begin with.

Know The Cause

If your dog simply has congestion from mucus, … Read the rest

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Pug Teething Stages

Stage 1: Milk Teeth (baby teeth) come in at 2-8 weeks old.

Pugs get their first set of teeth between 2 and 3 weeks old, around the same time that they are opening their eyes!

Typically teeth come in this order – incisors (front teeth), canine teeth, and then pre-molars. By 8 weeks of age, pug puppies should have their full set of 28 milk teeth (the dog version of … Read the rest