Pugs are adorable little dogs, but they can be difficult to care for, which is one of the main reasons people end up abandoning them.
While it is very sad, fortunately there are rescue shelters all over the world that specialize in rescuing Pugs.
So if you are considering getting a Pug, bear this in mind, and be absolutely certain that you know what you are letting yourself in for.
Essentially Pugs are indoor creatures.
If you are not prepared to have your new four legged friend living with you in the house, a Pug is not for you.
Also be aware that they shed a lot of hair, even though they are short-haired animals.
Some people find this extremely irritating, because they do tend to climb on furniture, including couches, chairs and beds and you'll then have to vacuum or brush the hair off over and over again.
Hair also accumulates in carpets and even on the bare floor.
While Pugs need to live indoors, they are also very active animals, so you'll have to make a point of ensuring they get adequate exercise.
At the same time, they don't have the capacity to go for long walks, which means they need frequent, but short exercise.
This can be time consuming, so it is a commitment you will need to make before you buy or adopt a Pug.
They are very dependent on human contact, which some people find very demanding.
On the plus side they make incredible companions.
They are also highly sensitive towards temperature - both hot and cold.
So in extreme temperatures, you are going to need to be sure they are kept cool or warm, whichever the case may be.
Their funny little Pug faces have wrinkled skin that has to be carefully cleaned, and if you aren't fastidious, they can get skin infections.
Their eyes and ears also need regular cleaning, and of course because of the fact that they shed so much, they need regular brushing.
Lastly, Pugs are more difficult to train than some other breeds.
If you aren't 100 percent sure that you can happily live with the negative aspects of Pugs, don't get one because it might end up in a rescue.
While it is very sad, fortunately there are rescue shelters all over the world that specialize in rescuing Pugs.
So if you are considering getting a Pug, bear this in mind, and be absolutely certain that you know what you are letting yourself in for.
Essentially Pugs are indoor creatures.
If you are not prepared to have your new four legged friend living with you in the house, a Pug is not for you.
Also be aware that they shed a lot of hair, even though they are short-haired animals.
Some people find this extremely irritating, because they do tend to climb on furniture, including couches, chairs and beds and you'll then have to vacuum or brush the hair off over and over again.
Hair also accumulates in carpets and even on the bare floor.
While Pugs need to live indoors, they are also very active animals, so you'll have to make a point of ensuring they get adequate exercise.
At the same time, they don't have the capacity to go for long walks, which means they need frequent, but short exercise.
This can be time consuming, so it is a commitment you will need to make before you buy or adopt a Pug.
They are very dependent on human contact, which some people find very demanding.
On the plus side they make incredible companions.
They are also highly sensitive towards temperature - both hot and cold.
So in extreme temperatures, you are going to need to be sure they are kept cool or warm, whichever the case may be.
Their funny little Pug faces have wrinkled skin that has to be carefully cleaned, and if you aren't fastidious, they can get skin infections.
Their eyes and ears also need regular cleaning, and of course because of the fact that they shed so much, they need regular brushing.
Lastly, Pugs are more difficult to train than some other breeds.
If you aren't 100 percent sure that you can happily live with the negative aspects of Pugs, don't get one because it might end up in a rescue.
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