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How do I Choose a Pug Puppy?
A Member is all set to choose a Pug puppy from a breeder, but feels that it will be impossible to know which dog is right for her. Let's discuss how to make this easier!
Q: I found a good Pug breeder and his litter of Pug puppies are ready to go to new homes. Now, I have to decide which Pug puppy to bring home. I'm so nervous that I'll choose the wrong dog. How can I possibly pick which Pug pup is the one for me, they're all going to be so cute! ~ Ashley J.
A: Hi Ashley. We agree that all of the Pug puppies are going to be adorable and cute! However, there are definitely some guidelines that you can follow to choose the right dog for you.
Some people will tell you that you should choose the puppy who comes right over to you first. This is not the best advice. Puppies that are very bold like that may be harder to train. Their enthusiasm may be great fun for a while, but keeping up with and trying to train such a puppy may turn out to be stressful.
It is usually best to choose a puppy who is quiet and calm. However, you most certainly need to make sure that the puppy is not too quite due to an illness or extreme shyness. You don't want to bring home an ill pup and choosing a dog who is overly shy may make for a pet that is afraid of everything and will be in need of huge amounts of socialization training.
It is recommended to have a close look at several puppies who stay in the background. If a Pug puppy is laying listless without any energy at all, this is a warning sign that the dog may be unhealthy.
A calm Pug who does respond to you when picked up is what you should be looking for. Listen to the pup's breathing for any signs of labored breathing or rasps. If the breathing is clear, take a look at the puppy's eyes. They should be bright and clear without an excessive discharge.
With 2 or 3 puppies now left for you to decide on, take a look at how each one responds to you and how they respond to each other.
Wiggle a toy in front of a puppy or whistle to him or her and see if the pup shows natural curiosity. The puppy should come over to you to investigate. They should smell around your hand, perhaps lick your hand and even nibble a bit (although this will have to be dealt with once you bring them home with teething training).
Allow the whole litter to play with a toy. Take notice of the dogs that seem to be bossy and the ones that seem to play fair. Take note of the ones who cower in the corner if the other dogs fight for the toys.
You will want to choose a Pug puppy who falls somewhere in the middle. This will ensure a puppy who has a calm, yet curious personality.
Finally, when you have it narrowed down to 2 puppies, do not feel rushed. Take time to sit down with each Pug puppy and talk to them. Does the dog look at you when you talk? Does the pup keep their tail high or wag the tail (to express happiness)?
At this point, you should get a good feeling about which puppy is the one that is meant for you. Please remember, that just because you have an appointment to pick up a dog does not mean that you must go home with a puppy. If the litter seems ill, all of the dogs seem aggressive or you do not feel a bond with any of the puppies it is absolutely acceptable to relay this to the breeder. While you may be very disappointed at first, in the long run you will be happy that you waited.
When you are holding the Pug puppy that is right for you, you will know it. And what a lucky Pug that will be! Ready to begin his or her new journey as part of your family!
Q: I found a good Pug breeder and his litter of Pug puppies are ready to go to new homes. Now, I have to decide which Pug puppy to bring home. I'm so nervous that I'll choose the wrong dog. How can I possibly pick which Pug pup is the one for me, they're all going to be so cute! ~ Ashley J.
A: Hi Ashley. We agree that all of the Pug puppies are going to be adorable and cute! However, there are definitely some guidelines that you can follow to choose the right dog for you.
Some people will tell you that you should choose the puppy who comes right over to you first. This is not the best advice. Puppies that are very bold like that may be harder to train. Their enthusiasm may be great fun for a while, but keeping up with and trying to train such a puppy may turn out to be stressful.
It is usually best to choose a puppy who is quiet and calm. However, you most certainly need to make sure that the puppy is not too quite due to an illness or extreme shyness. You don't want to bring home an ill pup and choosing a dog who is overly shy may make for a pet that is afraid of everything and will be in need of huge amounts of socialization training.
It is recommended to have a close look at several puppies who stay in the background. If a Pug puppy is laying listless without any energy at all, this is a warning sign that the dog may be unhealthy.
A calm Pug who does respond to you when picked up is what you should be looking for. Listen to the pup's breathing for any signs of labored breathing or rasps. If the breathing is clear, take a look at the puppy's eyes. They should be bright and clear without an excessive discharge.
With 2 or 3 puppies now left for you to decide on, take a look at how each one responds to you and how they respond to each other.
Wiggle a toy in front of a puppy or whistle to him or her and see if the pup shows natural curiosity. The puppy should come over to you to investigate. They should smell around your hand, perhaps lick your hand and even nibble a bit (although this will have to be dealt with once you bring them home with teething training).
Allow the whole litter to play with a toy. Take notice of the dogs that seem to be bossy and the ones that seem to play fair. Take note of the ones who cower in the corner if the other dogs fight for the toys.
You will want to choose a Pug puppy who falls somewhere in the middle. This will ensure a puppy who has a calm, yet curious personality.
Finally, when you have it narrowed down to 2 puppies, do not feel rushed. Take time to sit down with each Pug puppy and talk to them. Does the dog look at you when you talk? Does the pup keep their tail high or wag the tail (to express happiness)?
At this point, you should get a good feeling about which puppy is the one that is meant for you. Please remember, that just because you have an appointment to pick up a dog does not mean that you must go home with a puppy. If the litter seems ill, all of the dogs seem aggressive or you do not feel a bond with any of the puppies it is absolutely acceptable to relay this to the breeder. While you may be very disappointed at first, in the long run you will be happy that you waited.
When you are holding the Pug puppy that is right for you, you will know it. And what a lucky Pug that will be! Ready to begin his or her new journey as part of your family!
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