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Pug

Background

It is not generally known that the Pug was the most popular of all dogs in England and the Continent many years ago. It is generally accepted that the Pug originated in China and made its way to England through Holland.With the introduction of other toy dogs, the Pug began to lose its popularity in England and there was a danger at one time that the breed would become extinct but more stock was introduced from Holland and Austria in the reign of George III, and this gave the breed a new lease of life. The breed in Australia has been kept going by imports from England at different times.

Breed Personality, Characteristics & Temperment

The perfect blend of little dog appeal and wistfulness and big stamina and courage is to be found in the adorable Pug. If you only have a small yard or live in a flat, the Pug is for you. They are remarkably free of "doggy" odours, and their short coat sheds very little, they are also exceptionally clean.

Compatibility With Other Pets

Care Requirements

Most Pugs tend to laziness if left to their own devices and so a brisk walk or a vigorous game of fetch every day is needed. Do not allow strenuous exercise in hot weather or just after meals.Pugs, being intelligent and tending to independence, are not the easiest dogs to train, but they are trainable and it does them a lot of good to have a purpose in life. A local obedience club will put you on the right track and introduce you to another aspect to owning a dog and it becoming a companion – not just a pet.

Please take note:
Due to the shape of the eyes and face, Pugs are prone to eye injury. If your Pug is rubbing its eyes, or is squinting, or its eyes are watering, or there is any discolouration of the eye, see your vet immediately. And being a short-nosed breed, the Pug can have difficulties with its soft palate and needs to be monitored.

Conclusion

If you have decided that the Pug is the dog for you and you realise that this dog will shed plenty of hair around the house, then contact one of the groups listed below:

Breeders

State	Contact	Breeder
QLD	Richard and Anne Costen	Saxten	Contact
QLD	Paul and Selena Maloney	Selpa	Contact
VIC	Esther Joseph	www.gordonsetter.com.au	Contact
VIC	Anne and Lisa Reynolds	Lynjenna	Contact
QLD	Billie Sorensen	Pickapug	Contact
NSW	Jenny Stimson	Kabova	Contact
VIC	Sharon Buchanan	Rosnasharn	Contact
VIC	Vickie Dwyer	Woonan	Contact
VIC	Denise Doyle	Helios	Contact
NSW	Kerry Cannon	Kangala	Contact
NSW	Colleen Khoury	Quom	Contact
VIC	Jacqui Webb	Kaysand	Contact
VIC	Robyn Hibbens	Bullromi	Contact
QLD	Michele Miles	Louisaview	Contact
NSW	Kim Harvey	Dirtwater	Contact
VIC	Leonie McRae	Raesay	Contact
NSW	PAULINE WEST	Hytop	Contact
VIC	Trevor and Elaine Powell	everlaine	Contact
TAS	Yvonne Metzger	Kurvon	Contact
NSW	Phoebe Crane	Mopsland	Contact
VIC	Linda Walsh	dinoambre	Contact
TAS	Dean Quinlivan	lanacora	Contact
VIC	Nadine Douglas	Soileh	Contact
QLD	Denise King	Chindara	Contact
QLD	Kevin Watmore	Lerilla	Contact
NSW	H. J.A	Hoomee	Contact
SA	Ben Luxton	Obsidion	Contact
VIC	Leanne Trotter	Lecarne	Contact
QLD	MIchelle Scott	mickshl	Contact
VIC	Lyn Gunnell	Perkee	Contact
VIC	Janelle Russell	Luosu	Contact
NSW	Robert and Joy Dunn	Troycole	Contact
VIC	Leonie McRae	Birsay	Contact
VIC	Pat Albress	Aimhi Pugs	Contact
NSW	Kylie Brisenden	BRISOPARK	Contact
TAS	Maree Grundy	Pugmate Kennels	Contact
NSW	Ian & Michelle Rudder	Lanacora	Contact
NSW	Kristy De Freitas	Sweetess	Contact
QLD	Eve Tzipori	Anyang	Contact
SA	Sylvia Mullan	Widdledoggy	Contact
SA	Sandra Cailes	Wendiming	Contact
SA	Leah Muirhead	Pudgy Pooch	Contact
VIC	Sue Charleson	Marieh	Contact
SA	marlene hawkins	martiz	Contact
SA	Anita Wright	Mordosa	Contact
VIC	Teresa Wolfe	Bopenny	Contact
NSW	Jennifer Weber	GUPALSZIV	Contact
VIC	Kerry Fay	Marrkez	Contact
NSW	Jennifer Blashka	LilRascals	Contact
QLD	Sarah Kelly	Inistioge	Contact
ACT	Philippa Hurst	Yarrowfell	Contact
ACT	Vicki Bourke	Monteba	Contact
NSW	Debra Cummings	maskad	Contact
NSW	Andrea Hanson	Gordonshere	Contact
QLD	Michelle Wheeler	Mahelu	Contact
TAS	Tracey Walker	Infavour	Contact
VIC	RHONDA BARK-SHANNON	BUNYONG	Contact
NSW	Colleen Khoury	Quom	Contact
NSW	Jenny Blashka	Lilrascals	Contact
NSW	Jeanette Morrow	menninblak kennels	Contact
QLD	Peggy Porter	Roselock	Contact
QLD	TRACY OHL	TRANABBY	Contact
QLD	Fran Tudhope	ROYAAL	Contact

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Lifespan: Pugs can live in excess of 12 years of age.

Ideal Owners: They love to be with people and so make excellent companion dogs. They are sturdy little dogs. They are natural clowns and they will keep you laughing. They snore, wheeze, grunt, snort and sneeze in your face.