As a puppy and an adult, the Pug is best known for their large and outgoing personality. The Pug also has a unique appearance due to their wrinkled and flat face. Pug puppies are often chosen for their personalities, but you also need to consider other factors before you make the final decision to add a Pug to your household.

Since the Pug is good with children they are an excellent choice for a family pet. Pugs will get along with other animals, but you should carefully consider the other pets and breeds already in your home before adding a Pug, because jealousy is always an issue.

While Pugs are good watchdogs they will bark at anything that gets close to the house so you need to keep this in mind when considering the breed. Because of their small size, Pugs are an excellent option for those living in a small apartment or house. They are playful yet don’t require a lot of space.

Next you want to consider the high level of maintenance required for Pug puppies before making your decision. You won’t have to trim the Pug coat since it stays short, but you will have to brush them regularly and trim their nails since they shed a lot and their nails grow fast. Due to the wrinkles that make them unique you will also have to clean their face more often than other breeds. So you may want to consider another breed if regular grooming is an issue.

The Pug is also an excellent choice for those who want a dog that will be around most of the time. As a human friendly breed the Pug will often attach himself or herself to one person and eventually start following them from room to room. As a result if you ignore them for too long they will start to demand your attention. Because of their strong and outgoing personality this can be annoying at times.

If you are going to add Pug puppies to your household then you need to make sure that you can provide them with a steady and safe indoor environment. Not only does the Pug like to be near other people, but they can also experience a variety of health related issues if they are left outside and have exposure to the heat, cold or the outdoors in general.

The Pug is also highly prone to allergies and colds as result of their wrinkled and flat face. There is also the common problem of excessive weight gain with Pugs so you should carefully monitor their food intake and ensure that they get enough exercise.

Before deciding if the Pug is a right breed for you and your household you should carefully think over all the pros and cons of having a Pug dog. Making sure you have the right dog can make all the difference between a positive and a negative match. Never choose a breed without doing the proper research first.