What kind of general maintenance does a pug require?
Pugs are generally low-maintenance. As adults, they require some exercise, but not a lot. They require some grooming, but not much. The needs of flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds are different than full-nosed breeds, but they are easily managed if you have regular interaction with your pug. They are NOT made to be outdoor dogs or kept away from family members. Pugs live where you live and love to interact with everyone and everything. Pugs are very human-oriented. Pugs have been bred for centuries solely as companion animals. They REQUIRE affection and attention. If you won’t be able to spend time with your pug, then consider another breed. However, once you get around them, you won’t be able to resist spending lots of time with them, they have such colorful personalities! If you want a more independent dog, do not even consider a pug. If a breeder asks about fencing, it’s not because we think you might be keeping them outdoors (we will have already made that clear – they can’t be kep
Pugs are generally low-maintenance. As adults, they require some exercise, but not a lot. They require some grooming, but not much. The needs of flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds are different than full-nosed breeds, but they are easily managed if you have regular interaction with your pug. They are NOT made to be outdoor dogs or kept away from family members. Pugs live where you live and love to interact with everyone and everything. Pugs are very human-oriented. Pugs have been bred for centuries solely as companion animals. They REQUIRE affection and attention. If you won’t be able to spend time with your pug, then consider another breed. However, once you get around them, you won’t be able to resist spending lots of time with them, they have such colorful personalities! If you want a more independent dog, do not even consider a pug. If a breeder asks about fencing, it’s not because we think you might be keeping them outdoors (we will have already made that clear – they can’t be kep
