Pugs 101: Questions To Ask A Pug Breeder

If you are in the market for a Pug puppy, know that you are getting a very dependant breed of dog. Because of their unnatural squashed faces, Pugs tend to have a lot of breathing problems. Because of their wrinkly skin and squashed faces, they have trouble cleaning themselves. Because of their large eyes, they often get eye injuries. All Pug puppies are cute, but keep in mind you are getting a dog man designed, not nature designed.

The most important question to ask a Pug breeder is if you can come and see the mother and father and inspect the kennels (or home, as the case may be.) If the answer is no or off-putting, then you have found a puppy mill, not a Pug breeder who cares about dogs at all. Another important question is if they ship their puppies. The answer should always be no (unless you live ridiculously close by.) Otherwise, you are dealing with a puppy mill.

You should also ask your potential Pug breeder about how long they've been breeding Pugs, what their show records are and what they strive to produce in their Pug puppies. If you are contacting a website of a Pug breeder, ask if the Pug puppies are from European bloodlines. Usually the site will say. If there is any mention that all of the puppies are from Europe, run away. You are not dealing with a legitimate Pug breeder, but a puppy broker who serves as a middleman for puppy mills of America and Europe. Never buy a puppy sight unseen.

You should also ask a Pug breeder who their vet is and if they have any references from past customers. This is not rude to ask. Usually, you won't have time to ask, because you will be inundated with photos and stories about past Pug puppies and their lives now, much like a proud grandparent will shower you with photos of the grandkids.

And a good Pug breeder will shower you with questions, as well. If you meet the Pug breeder through his or her website, then you will be required to fill out a lengthy application about your history with dogs and your knowledge of Pug information.

After all of this, you are still not guaranteed a puppy. The ultimate decision comes down to the breeder. A good Pug breeder will consider the Pugs they breed their grandchildren.

A good Pug breeder will encourage you to contact him or her for free training advice and to answer any questions on Pug information. Usually, a Pug breeder will have written into your contract that you can bring the Pug back throughout the life of the Pug if you ever get into such bad luck that you can no longer take care of a Pug.

You won't get your money back, but by then, the money shouldn't mean anything to you in comparison of knowing your Pug will always have a home.

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