One of the key aspects that one should consider when contemplating
getting a pug is its temperament. This holds true for all relationships
in life (if you cannot get along with someone, both of you would
not want to be around the other, right?) so it must also be considered
with a potential new dog.
Social Aspects
If one were to purchase a social dog, the pug could easily be
the right one to choose. The pug is one of the most social dogs
alive, as its main purpose in life is to please its owner and
usually the people around him/her. Granted, a pug may sleep a
lot (as much as 14 hours a day), but when awake the pug will exhibit
plenty of playfulness and enough charm to make most people look
past that wrinkled face.
Housetraining
As much as pugs have a sociable temperament, they can also be
stubborn ones. Pugs create different problems for their owners
when it comes to training the dog to eliminate outside. It will
happen eventually, but the owner needs to be patient or else having
a pug may result in a lot of unwanted frustration.
Demands of the Dog
A male pug typically requires more care than a female does, as
the female pug is more independent and will most likely come to
you when it needs something. That is a reason why some people
prefer a female over a male. These dogs are especially “clingy”
and will literally follow you everywhere around the house, and
sometimes outside. There will be times when the pug cannot come
outside, such as times of extreme temperature.
The small snout and nose prevent the dog from being able to pant
as successfully as other dogs, thus limiting its breathing capability
in more humid atmospheres. An owner must be careful about where
the dog is at all times when outside, although when it does make
an appearance outside, it will most likely be at the feet of its
owner. Rest assured, if you are outside and the pug remains inside,
it will probably wait at the door for its owner to come back in.
Essentially, the pug’s temperament is calm, yet endearing. This
breed of dog especially loves playing and will sit by the feet
of its master at all times. Some find that annoying and should
steer clear of this breed of dog if one does not want it following
one around at all times, which most assuredly will happen. The
pug is gentle as well, making it possible to have the dog live
around a baby in the house. Since the baby is a member of the
house that the dog so lovingly resides in, one can be sure that
the dog would do its best to protect the baby as well as love
it unconditionally. If the pug’s temperament is something that
will suit your lifestyle, then you may want to learn more about
the
physical appearance of the pug.
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