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Pug
Breed
Pug
Nickname
Puggie
Group
Toy
Origin
China
Appearance
Size: Small
Build: Compact
Height: 10 to 14 inches (25.5 to 35.5 centimeters)
Weight: 12 to 18 pounds (5.5 to 8 kilograms)
Coat Length: Short
Hypoallergenic: No
Temperament
Affection: 5/5
Playfulness: 4/5
Good with Children: 5/5
Good with Dogs: 4/5
Good with Pets: 4/5
Barking: 2/5
Protectiveness: 2/5
Training
Energy: 2/5
Intelligence: 3/5
Trainability: 3/5
Total Daily Activity: 30 to 45 minutes
Activity Intensity: Low
Grooming
Shedding: 4/5
Grooming: 3/5
Brushing: Every 3 to 4 days
Bathing: Every 8 to 10 weeks
Health
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Health Issues: 5/5
Common Issues: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), Canine Obesity, Corneal Ulcers
Suitability
Experience Level: 2/5
First-Time Owner: Suitable
Apartment Living: 5/5
Summary
The Pug, or Puggie, is a small, compact breed originally from China, known for its muscular build, playful demeanor, and wrinkled face. As part of the Toy Group, it thrives in an apartment or house with a fenced yard. With a need for 30 to 45 minutes of daily activity, the breed suits a sedentary or moderately active, single or family-oriented owner (with children) who enjoys indoor, urban living. Pugs have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years and are prone to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, Canine Obesity, and Corneal Ulcers.
More Information
Pawsome Authority Pug Profile
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