Owner guide - Spay or neuter your Pug

Spay or neuter your Pug for a longer, healthier life. Spaying your female before the first heat period will prevent breast cancer and help eliminate uterine infections. Neutering your male before age 4 will eliminate the chance of testicular cancer, reduce the risk of prostate problems and curb aggression.

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DOG FAQ - Is the pug dog encephalitis a common disease for male pug dogs?

Pug Dog Encephalitis strikes adolescent Pugs usually between the ages of 2 and 3. It can occur in either male or female dogs.

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DOG FAQ - How much do pugs dogs cost?

Pug dogs are usually around 600 for a good one.

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DOG FAQ - How old are pug dogs when they breed?

A year to a year and a half is the earliest you should breed a female. 2 years is the perfect age.

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DOG FAQ - How big do pug dogs get?

Pug get about 14-18 lbs and 10-11 inches in height.

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DOG FAQ - What what is the extra care of Pug dogs?

Pugs have problems in hot, humid climates. Air conditioning in summer months in the south is essential. Brush their teeth often.

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DOG FAQ - How much should a pug dog weight?

Adult pugs vary in weight from approximately 17 to 24 lbs. An adult pug is only about the size of a big cat.

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DOG FAQ - Is it good for pug dogs to swim?

All Pug dogs will be able to swim purely out of a natural and inbred instinct to survive but this doesn't mean they enjoy it.

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DOG FAQ - Can pug dogs have allergies?

Yes, pug dogs can get allergies. They can get both internal and external pug dog allergies.

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DOG FAQ - I can really make some money if I breed my girl Pug, can't I?

That's very doubtful. The costs of raising Pugs are pretty high. Start with the breeding: Pugs should be at least two years old, and need to be tested for eye problems, hip problems, and brucellosis before they're bred. Your girl should be up to date on all her shots before you go into this, as well as wormed. Then pay the stud fee, which is usually the price of a puppy or more. If you ship your girl, add a few hundred more there too to get her to him and back. Then there's the waiting time, and hoping she's bred. If she is, consider that she may require a C-section. Many female Pugs have narrow hips, and with their big heads, Pug puppies can't fit into the birth canal.

If you're lucky, you'll have an average litter of four or five puppies. But if they were born by C-section, the dam may not be able or willing to nurse the puppies. So, you'll need bottles and formula, a way to keep the puppies warm, and round the clock feedings for the first few days at least. Will you have to take a week off from work to raise the puppies at first? Add that cost into the figures. Then being a responsible breeder, you will offer a health guarantee on your puppies, and take them back if anything is wrong with them, yes? There's much more than putting two dogs together. And rarely do breeders show a profit in doing so when they count up time and actual expenses.

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