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Pug

"Alfalfa"

Pug profile

 

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Lifespan: 11-14 Years

Avg height: 25-28cm

Avg weight: 6-8kg

Coat type: Smooth, thick, glossy coat.

Coat colours: Black, fawn, apricot, silver fawn.

Originally bred for: Being a lapdog.

Breed traits: Playful, cheerful, stubborn, docile, sociable, clever.

 

A little about the Pug

 

The Pug is one of the biggest personalities in the dog world. Small and compact, they are lively dogs, packed full of fun, who thrive on human companionship. They have a stubborn streak but are generally eager to please and love going on adventures with their humans. 

 

 

PUG HEALTH INFORMATION

Despite being such a fun-loving dog, the Pug is predisposed to many diseases. These include: Pug Dog Encephalitis, Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (including stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, and hypoplastic trachea), Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Patellar Luxation, Entropian, Legg-Perthes, skin fold dermatitis, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Seizures, Nerve Degeneration, Hemivertebra, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Demodicosis, and allergies. 

 
 
Please be advised the information provided is purely an indicator of breed traits and characteristics and that within some breeds there can be significant variation.