The Wedding of the Year was a amazing and you’re still invited to make a difference! Check out the Jasper&Jasmine… Our pugs are not free with our adoption fees varying from pug to pug. We ask that potential adopters complete our adoption application questionaire. We will gratefully accept monetary and goods donations. We are a strictly not-for-profit organisation so anything donated goes towards saving the lives of and rehabilitating pugs in need. Average size of male:Ht: 10-11, Wt: 14-18 Average size of female:Ht: 10-11, Wt: 14-18 Pug Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Watch Video About Pug Dogs A delightful blend of dignity and comedy, the pug is an amiable, playful and confident companion. He can be stubborn and headstrong, but he is pleasant and generally willing to please. He loves to cavort and show off. The pug needs daily exercise, either in the form of a lively game or a moderate walk on leash. He does not do well in heat and humidity and should not be kept outdoors.

He needs minimal coat care but daily cleaning of facial wrinkles. His smooth coat needs only occasional brushing to remove dead hairs; however, the wrinkles need regular cleaning and drying to prevent skin infections. The pug wheezes and snores.Ikea Laminate Flooring Problems Minor concerns: elongated palette, stenotic nares, patellar luxation, Legg - Perthes, entropionHot Tub Covers Brooks Oregon Note: Skin fold dermatitis occurs if wrinkles are not regularly cleaned. Mini Bulldog Puppies For Sale In Las VegasThe pug cannot tolerate heat and is sensitive to anesthesia. He is prone to corneal abrasion and obesity. Dogs Related to the Pug Interested in the history of the Pug dog breed? The pug has been known by many names: mopshond in Holland (which refers to his grumbling tendencies);

mops in Germany, and Dutch or Chinese pug in England. The word pug is derived either from the Latin pugnus, meaning fist, as the head may have resembled a clenched fist, or from the marmoset "pug" monkeys that were popular pets in the 18th century and that the pug dogs somewhat resemble. Whatever the name, one thing is true: The pug's official motto multum in parvo ("a lot in a little") fits him exactly. The pug is somewhat of an exception in the toy group because he is perhaps the only breed to be descended from mastiff forebears. Although his exact ancestry has been lost in antiquity, the pug retains many mastiff characteristics. This is an ancient breed, one of several miniaturized in Asia, where he was a favorite pet of Buddhist monasteries in Tibet many centuries ago. In China, the facial wrinkles were an essential breed feature, most notably the "prince mark," or vertical wrinkle on the forehead, which bore a resemblance to the Chinese character for "prince." Pugs probably came to Holland by way of the Dutch East India Trading Company.

They became quite popular and were recognized as the official dog of the House of Orange after one saved the life of Prince William by sounding an alarm at the approach of Spanish soldiers in 1572. By 1790, the pug could be found in France; Napoleon's wife Josephine used her pug to carry messages to Napoleon when she was imprisoned. Pugs were first brought to England during Victorian times and became incredibly popular with the wealthy, displacing the King Charles spaniel as the favored royal breed. Several pugs were brought to England from China in 1886. A year earlier, the breed had been recognized by the AKC. Since that time, he has remained popular as both a pet and show dog. Shelters with Pug Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with Pugs ready for adoption: health checked frenchies bulls28CM PUG DOG 'PEPITO' BY BOCCHETTA PLUSH TOYS - BRAND NEW W/TAGS $24.95Breed: Pugalier (Pug x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Temperament: playful, companionable, inquisitive

Recommended for: anyone, families with young children It may not be the cutest of the growing list of Designer Dogs, but it would be hard to argue that it isn’t the friendliest. Why cross breed dogs? The principle of cross breeding is fairly simple. A judicious selection of two compatible breeds which, when crossed together, creates a cross breed that has acquired the best bits of each of the parents whilst leaving out the undesirable parts. Although this is a simplified explanation, accomplished breeders have been able to refine this process and have since produced some lovely designer dogs. Another plus is the fact that those producing designer dogs select the purebred parents on the basis of soundness and reproductive suitability. These purebred parents may be less than ideal as show dogs, but much improved in terms of robustness. They pass this on to their pups. Purebred puppies are the product of breeding for success at shows and they may be much less robust and need more veterinary care.

Both the Pug and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are dogs with wonderful temperaments. However the Pug in particular isn’t without its problems, particularly with eyes and breathing. The crossing of these two breeds aims to maintain each of these dog’s lovely nature whilst improving on the Pug’s type. The Pugalier sets out to retain the Pug’s basic features whilst providing a slightly longer nose. This is a deliberate effort to reduce those eye and breathing problems. Pugs belong to a group of dogs, such as the British Bulldog, which are termed Ôbrachycephalic’. These breeds are characterised by a short, broad, almost spherical head with a pushed-in muzzle. It’s this shortened muzzle which predisposes the animal to breathing difficulties and a protrusion of the eye-ball beyond the sockets; leading to the possibility of an eye popping out. Lengthening the snout can assist breathing and provide a deeper socket for the eyes. This breeding program has only been going for around two years and as with all cross bred dogs, great variability in the offspring can occur, especially during the earlier matches.

To date there is still a large variability in the length of the snout. The Pugalier’s ears may also be longer than the Pug’s due to the Cavalier influence. The cross breed will also usually be bigger than a pure Pug. To date, breeders have only seen colour ranges in fawn and fawn with white. Coat length is nearly always short, however the occasional pup may have some length in the coat due to Cavalier influence. Temperament isn’t really an issue with either of these breeds. Both are affectionate, though the Cavalier is somewhat more compliant and calm than the Pug. Both breeds have a very ‘human-friendly’ disposition and the cross breed is much the same. The Pugalier has proven to be an outgoing, inquisitive and fun-loving dog and is highly recommended around children. The whole point of this particular cross breed is to produce a healthier, more robust dog. So does it work? Breeders say that less wrinkles are evident, reducing the likelihood of skin problems which can be associated with the skin folds.

In most, though not all offspring, snouts have become more elongated; minimising breathing problems and permitting the dog to exercise more freely and reducing concerns of overheating. However, plenty of water and shade is always advised. Eyes still appear to protrude with the more extreme cross breeds, so eye problems may still occur however ongoing breeding programs may be able to reduce this problem over time. Cavalier’s are prone to suffer slipping knee caps, congenital eye defects and heart problems. The use of disease-free breeding stock and the benefits of hybrid vigour – the process of reducing heritable defects common to purebreds through crossbreeding, should account for a decline in the incidence of these conditions in Pugaliers. Breeders expect this designer dog to have a lifespan similar to the parent breeds, about 10-12 years. A great benefit of this type of dog is its low maintenance. Unless the coat takes on the Cavalier appearance, it won’t require any intensive grooming.

Although a puppy with many wrinkles will still require a wipe-over with a damp, clean cloth on occasions. If the coat type is similar to that of a Cavaliers, grooming may still only be required once weekly. Prices for these designer dogs are very competitive with that of the parent breeds. Pugaliers will cost between $500 – $600. Pugs are known to experience problems whilst giving birth due to the narrow nature of the bitch’s hips in relation to the puppie’s head and shoulders. Good breeders should be mindful of their breeding animal’s conformation and only breed from suitable parents. The contribution of the Cavalier’s body shape may also reduce the incidence of birth problems. A Pugalier makes a great companion dog ideally suited for small dwellings or even apartments. During the puppy stage you may find the pugalier a little boisterous, though it should calm as it matures. These dogs don’t require extensive walks or daily exercise programs. They will simply receive sufficient exercise in their day to day activities.