Thinking of getting a dog...anyone with input on "Pugs"?

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 1:38 pm

I generally like biggers dogs, and usually not crazy about small dogs.

But...in our house, not that big of a yard, wife wants to get a dog, pretty much a small dog is the logical thing to get. Not fair to have a big dog that you can't let run around a big yard.

So today, while food shopping, on the exit where peeps post stuff for sale, there was an ad for pugs...fully registered, pure breds, 2 litters to be available soon.

I kind of always liked pugs. Spunky little things. I've heard some have that respiratory problem with those kicked in snouts, and you have to keep their skin clean under that neck of folds, etc.

We'll check with the vet they use, local family selling the pups for 900 binkers each.

Just looking for input from anyone that has them.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 1:42 pm

I have never had one,but I love dogs,and I think Pugs are the right size and they seem to have alot of character.
and I think they are pretty cool looking,

"The Pug is an even-tempered breed who is playful, outgoing, dignified, and possess great charm. "

"This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness, great charm, dignity, and an outgoing, loving disposition. "

http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/pug.cfm

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:03 pm

How about getting a puppy from your local SPCA?

m4a2t0t · Post by **m4a2t0t** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:07 pm

get a english bulldog

little more expensive than $900 though.

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
I generally like biggers dogs, and usually not crazy about small dogs.

But...in our house, not that big of a yard, wife wants to get a dog, pretty much a small dog is the logical thing to get. Not fair to have a big dog that you can't let run around a big yard.

So today, while food shopping, on the exit where peeps post stuff for sale, there was an ad for pugs...fully registered, pure breds, 2 litters to be available soon.

I kind of always liked pugs. Spunky little things. I've heard some have that respiratory problem with those kicked in snouts, and you have to keep their skin clean under that neck of folds, etc.

We'll check with the vet they use, local family selling the pups for 900 binkers each.

Just looking for input from anyone that has them.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:55 pm

Originally posted by UOD
How about getting a puppy from your local SPCA?

Yep! Just stroll till ya see one that fits the size/temperment bill and rescue em. Both my mutts are rescues and I would not give em up for the world. Granted Banjo is gonna be a tad larger than I expected(I found his dog food for cheap, so's its not a huge deal).

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 3:00 pm

Originally posted by UOD
How about getting a puppy from your local SPCA?

I'm with UOD on this. I've known people that have had pugs, and they get exspensive to keep well when they get old. Not only do they have problems with thier nose, the females have bad problems with thier back and hips if they ever breed. Many times they have to have a C section.

http://www.pugs.com/medprobs.htm

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 3:41 pm

Hmmm....ah well, bought one. Picked up a little male pup...and that was it. Adorable little dooger.

Only 5 weeks old now, will pick him up in 3 weeks. No letting 'em go before 8 weeks old.

I like English Bulldogs too...awesome facial features.

fivesixseven · Post by **fivesixseven** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 3:48 pm

900 binkers

whats a binker

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 4:01 pm

Originally posted by fivesixseven
whats a binker

Term for dollars.

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 5:41 pm

One more peculiar aspect about Pugs...my sister-in-law has one. They seem to like to crap and pee on your bed/pillow.

And that isn't the first pug they had either that did it....and in two different houses.

Say hello to plastic sheets YOSC.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 5:50 pm

Sorry man, I just think those dogs are downright pugly. Well.....with a face like yours, he'll probably feel right at home.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:13 pm

Originally posted by UOD

Say hello to plastic sheets YOSC.

LOL...."foot training!"

8 weeks old when we pick it up...hopefully we'll make an early impression with firm training.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:13 pm

Originally posted by RoundEye
Sorry man, I just think those dogs are downright pugly. Well.....with a face like yours, he'll probably feel right at home.

DOH! There goes my bonus gift to you for the memory!

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:14 pm

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Hmmm....ah well, bought one. Picked up a little male pup...and that was it. Adorable little dooger.

Only 5 weeks old now, will pick him up in 3 weeks. No letting 'em go before 8 weeks old.

congrats! thats great! you are going to fall in love.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:15 pm

Wouldn't the weather up in your end of the woods be a bit hard on a Pug? You would have to keep it indoors most of the winter?

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:17 pm

Originally posted by downhill
Wouldn't the weather up in your end of the woods be a bit hard on a Pug? You would have to keep it indoors most of the winter?

I live in socal and my dog is inside the house 99% of the time,she is part of the family.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 7:22 pm

Originally posted by downhill
Wouldn't the weather up in your end of the woods be a bit hard on a Pug? You would have to keep it indoors most of the winter?

Yeah them little guys are indoor dogs.

Where we bought it, the male was in/out all the time. (pet door) We were there for nearly an hour...the male was outside playing the entire time. Below 20 degrees though, yeah, you'd not want them out.

Anyways, plan is to keep the little guy as a house dog, and not run around outside on the loose like we used to do years ago. Seems that's another thing that's changed over time...when I was growing up, most people around here had larger dogs that just were just kept outdoors, free. They usually stayed in your yard, but occasionally would take short cruises up and down the street, or in the back woods. Neighbors back then didn't really care...everyones dogs did that.

Nowadays though...man, your dog leaves your yard and some neighbors bound to call the dog pound on them.

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:27 pm

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
LOL...."foot training!"

8 weeks old when we pick it up...hopefully we'll make an early impression with firm training.

Here is my definition of firm training.

The dog doesn't come back inside the warm cozy house until it poops and/or urinates OUTSIDE!

Yup...I've waited over an hour for a dog to his thing before but my dogs NEVER had an accident inside.

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:37 pm

I am planning on getting a French bulldog within the next 6 months...

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:42 pm

Originally posted by Burke
I am planning on getting a French bulldog within the next 6 months...

I wish people would rescue, rather than support puppy farms. Independent breeders are okay, and I'd guess something as "niche" as a French Bulldog would be left to the independent breeder. But animals like labs and Germans and goldens are puppy farm "gold". Very upsetting to me.

But, good luck with the pup Burke. Bulldogs are kinda stubborn little scoundrels. Great personalities tho.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:17 am

Originally posted by brembo
I wish people would rescue, rather than support puppy farms. Independent breeders are okay, and I'd guess something as "niche" as a French Bulldog would be left to the independent breeder. But animals like labs and Germans and goldens are puppy farm "gold". Very upsetting to me.

I'm with ya there Brembs....I'd never...ever, get anything but say fish for the kids tank, or reptiles (he's into firebelly toads, and stuff like newts), at any pet store, or any other source that gets stuff from puppy farms. I know how bad they are, how cruel they are, literally making them dams crank out puppies at unhealthy rates.

Our last dog we got as a puppy from the humane society...best dog I ever had. Doberman/black lab mix. And I think mixes are the most reliable dogs...the "hondas" of the dog world.

I've just always liked pugs for some reason, we were grocery shopping yesterday morning, saw that ad on the post board in the store, good family living next town over from us in a nice family neighborhood. They've been pug owners for many years, occasionally having a litter of them. Great family who really loved their dogs, the litter was born X-Mas day. They had little kids too...so the house was full of so much love and playfullness between the kids and the puppies. In talking with them, you could tell they were very careful and caring about their dogs. I had no problem getting a pup from a good source like that.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:10 am

SCat,
I don't know about pugs, ...well, except for hearing about the "fling" that MadDoc had with one... Does that count?

I do know that most of the really small dogs are extemely hyper and high strung. Zooming off of the walls...

90 miles a minute!

Many dogs can be very tempermental, such as chows. Requiring more attention than a child...

Dogs are great! Just use care in choosing...

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:20 am

Originally posted by Ken

I do know that most of the really small dogs are extemely hyper and high strung. Zooming off of the walls... 90 miles a minute!

That is true....one of the many reasons I've not been fond of "small dogs". I don't like little shaking yippy things. "You call THAT a dog? LOL...that ain't a dog...it's a long haired rat ankle biter!" usually a response from me.

But I've been around pugs before...they're usually a bit more playful, kinda bounce around for a while in a happy mood when you come home. But their bark isn't that loud...gets a little muffled/toned down in that short thing they call a snout. They have a fearless attitude of a large dog in a smaller dogs body. Kind of a little bulldog stance too. Built like a fat little tank.

Wife's been nagging for a dog too...so pretty much had to get a dog. Due to small yard, and northern climate, an indoor dog. Indoor dog = small dog, cuz I think it just isn't right to get a larger dog as an indoor dog.

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