Is it possible to cut a pug's hair with a hair clipper?

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The origin of the pug has not been thoroughly studied; it is known that such dogs first appeared about three thousand years ago somewhere in the East. Some studies indicate that the ancestral home of pugs was India, however, most scientists believe that pugs first appeared on the territory of modern China. The supposed ancestors of pugs were well known in ancient China, and were kept as pets by wealthy and noble families. Gradually, the fashion for pugs spread throughout the world; these dogs were especially popular in Europe in the 17th-18th centuries.

Don't know how to groom your pug yourself? Read!

Pugs are a decorative breed of dogs with thin, smooth, and most importantly, short hair.
Therefore, it seems strange at first glance that they require grooming, or even more so a haircut, but such delicate fur and skin need especially careful and careful care. The Milord dog salon network provides high-quality pug care services, namely:

washing and drying hair;
combing and massage;
nail trimming;
cleaning ears and teeth;
rubbing the eyes;
cleansing the paranal glands;
hair trimming.

You should bathe your pug once a month in warm, but not hot water, using hypoallergenic shampoo for smooth-haired dogs. Human products, even children's cosmetics, are not suitable for dogs and can cause dermatitis and allergies.

Furminator - how to choose and how to use

This is a special new generation comb for dogs (shown in the photo). She is able to comb out a large amount of fur at a time.

The Furminator is quite wide, you need to use it gently, without pressing too hard . As hair accumulates, it is removed from the comb.

It is necessary to select a tool based on the strength of the teeth.

The Furminator does not cause any inconvenience to the pet; on the contrary, the dog enjoys the combing procedure.

It is suitable for pugs because they have an undercoat that can be removed with this device.

CAREFULLY!

Choose a Pug Furminator with shorter teeth, as this breed has short hair.

The only drawback of the tool is its relatively high cost (from 30 to 70 dollars).

If necessary?

Pugs have short hair, but partial haircuts make it much easier to care for the animal's appearance, and are also a prerequisite for the dog's participation in contests and competitions.

Very often, the procedure may be required in the case of certain diseases - for example, dermatitis, skin diseases of a fungal nature, cuts and abrasions on the skin.

The most popular reason for pug haircuts is shedding. In this breed of dog, the undercoat changes almost constantly, and the pet often needs not a model, but a hygienic haircut, which will effectively get rid of most problems during active shedding.

According to statistics, pugs with a fawn color shed the most actively, which is explained by the presence of a very thick undercoat. In this case, brushing the pet, as a rule, cannot give the same results as a hygienic haircut.

Important! Pugs that are outdoors often and for long periods of time typically shed twice a year, in spring and fall. This is a natural process common to all animals. But an absolutely domestic pet, which is rarely outside, can shed all year round.

Grooming smooth-haired dogs is a kind of artificial shedding that helps to effectively remove dead hair. This is done mechanically, using special combs and devices.

In salons, this service is called “trimming” and is recommended for dogs with coarse hair. In one procedure, the master will comb out and remove any hair that is ready to fall out.

Veterinarians recommend regular grooming to avoid the following problems:

Deterioration in the appearance of the coat.
The appearance of problems with the skin due to too thick undercoat. If dead hairs remain in the pug's fur, the skin under such a shell begins to rot, ulcers appear, and irritation occurs.

Grooming - comprehensive care

The full range of activities, including caring for an animal’s skin, coat, ears and teeth, is called “professional grooming.” Such care for a dog of any breed, including a pug, can be not only for show (to prepare the pet for shows), but also simpler, everyday.

Bathing

Water procedures involve the use of a special shampoo for short-haired breeds and the mandatory subsequent application of high-quality conditioner to improve the condition and protect the coat. Bathing a pug should not be too frequent, because in this case, the pet’s fur takes on a tow-like appearance, becomes dull and lifeless.

It should also be remembered that improperly washing a dog significantly disrupts the natural protective properties of the hair, and can cause even faster and more severe contamination of the coat. As practice shows, in order to minimize the risk of disturbing the natural structure of a pug’s coat, it is enough to carry out water procedures once every month and a half. However, hygienic washing of paws does not apply to this rule, so it must be done after every walk.

This is interesting! Pugs belong to the category of very clean breeds, so they rarely mess around in street dirt, and are also capable of “bathing” in the snow on their own in winter.

Combing

It is recommended to brush your pug pet about once a week, but during the shedding period the dog begins to lose hair very intensively, so brushing should be more regular.

The process does not cause problems, and the animal enjoys the procedure when combing. The brush should move in the direction of hair growth, quite easily and absolutely without pressure. A rubber comb with metal teeth or bristles is optimal for combing.

Trimming

The list of services offered by beauty salons specializing in working with pets very often includes trimming, which many dog owners know as “artificial shedding.” Trimming is the process of removing dead hair, performed mechanically, using a special comb or other device .

Despite the fact that trimming is most often used when caring for wire-haired dog breeds, pugs can also be subjected to this simple hygiene procedure. During the process of artificial molting, your pet easily and quickly gets rid of the shedding, but not yet completely fallen, coat.

Vitamins

All kinds of vitamin and mineral supplements help make the pug's coat strong, beautiful and healthy . For this purpose, you can use the Excel Multi Vitamin Adult multivitamin complex, as well as fortified treats Vit-Bits and Esquisita Bonies Light. However, it is very important not to overdo it, as an excess of such components makes the coat very fluffy, which can greatly spoil the appearance of the dog.

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Grooming a pug with a clipper

It should be remembered that too short clipper haircuts are not able to save your pet from overheating on hot days. On the contrary, a coat shorter than 3-5mm makes the delicate skin of a dog of this breed very vulnerable and susceptible to burns as a result of exposure to direct sunlight.

Among other things, when cutting a “clipper” haircut, the owner of a pug has a lot more trouble. You will need to more carefully and competently care for your skin using various moisturizing creams and special lotions. However, many dog breeders actively practice such short haircuts, because as a result they manage to get rid of frequent brushing and wet cleaning in the room where the pug is kept.

Important! Remember that you absolutely cannot shave your pug closely, as in this case the risk of skin diseases increases sharply, and, among other things, the pet will have an unattractive appearance.

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Is it possible/needed to cut a pug's hair?

Purebred pugs have a fairly short coat, but sometimes need partial cutting, which makes care easier to some extent, and is also a prerequisite for the pet to participate in many exhibitions or foreign competitions. Among other things, haircuts must be performed for certain skin diseases, including fungal infections, cuts and abrasions.

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At home

In order to cut your pug's hair, you don't have to go to a professional salon.

You can trim your pet with a standard clipper designed for dogs. It is important to do this over the entire body of the animal, directing the clipper in the direction of hair growth. Usually, during the cutting process, the hair length is reduced by 3-5 mm, this is enough for the dog’s comfort.

The dog's neck and head are not affected, so when trimming a pug you need to think about how to make a smooth transition from the trimmed part of the body to those places where the hair remains untouched.

Important! Pugs should never be shaved to zero. This deprives the dog of natural protection against dirt, skin problems and sunburn.

Recommendations for grooming a pug at home:

Before you start cutting, make sure you have a comfortable place to work. The optimal place would be a standard-height table, a high window sill or a bar counter.
Be sure to place a rubber mat or thick cloth on the work surface. This is necessary to ensure that the animal’s paws do not move apart.
You can't cut a dirty dog's hair. Before the procedure, the pet must be bathed with a special shampoo and allowed to dry.

Important! You cannot cut a pug with still wet hair - this can lead to damage to the animal's skin.

It is better to treat the pug's belly by placing the dog on its hind legs and holding it. While grooming other parts of the body, the dog should stand straight.
The machine should move parallel to the body, without sticking into the skin. If you need to treat a fold, stretch the skin.

How to care for a puppy

When choosing a place for a pug puppy, you should take care of this even before purchasing it.

Do not choose a place where there are drafts, but there is no need to place bedding close to heating appliances . You shouldn't isolate your pet either.

You can purchase mini dog houses at the pet store, where the pug will have privacy from time to time.

Pet menu

Pugs love to feast on various foods, so it is worth limiting them from time to time so that the puppy does not become obese.

Small pugs receive food up to 4-5 times a day in small portions . By six months, the number of feedings is reduced to three times.

From the age of 8 months, a grown puppy can already be fed 2 times a day.

A mandatory product on the menu should be lean meat, such as beef and veal..

But pork has a bad effect on the digestion of pugs, so it is better not to give it to the puppy.

Fiber and microelements, so important for pugs, are found in many cereals, mainly rice, buckwheat and pearl barley.

Vitamins are found in various fruits and vegetables . They are served to dogs after heat treatment.

From dairy products, it is better to give fermented milk types - cottage cheese, kefir, fermented baked milk. Milk causes indigestion, so it is contraindicated for pugs.

Due to the structure of the jaw, this breed has difficulty eating liquid food, so preference is given to solid food, cut into pieces..

You can switch your puppy to dry and wet dog food, which already contains all the beneficial vitamins and minerals.

Aesthetics with health in mind

Special balms and masks have proven themselves to be excellent, making the “coat” of these cute pets silky and shiny. In general, pugs love pleasant, relaxing SPA treatments, which are excellently carried out by the groomers of our Milord salon and their assistants.

Hot blowing with a hairdryer is undesirable: set to medium mode with an air stream at room temperature. Then use a stainless steel comb with frequent teeth. Increased attention is paid to the folds on the pug’s neck and face, where pathogenic bacteria accumulate. These areas, like the eyes, are wiped with lotions and wipes. The anal glands are examined for the accumulation of secretions in them, which can lead to inflammation and abscesses. As a rule, the disease occurs in individuals to whom the owners give sausages, baked goods, sweets and other contraindicated products. A proper diet can solve most problems with the well-being and appearance of pets: make teeth healthy, ease shedding.

Grooming and trimming of various breeds of dogs

Beaver York
Other breeds
Mestizos (mongrels)
Dachshund
Pug
Schnauzer
Retriever
Shepherd
Maltese

Afghan Hound
Shar Pei
Chow chow
Brabant griffin
Bobtail
Newfoundland
Bernese Mountain Dog
Spitz

Shih Tzu
Pekingese
Poodle
Chihuahua
Petersburg orchid
Bichon
cocker spaniel

Chinese Crested
Griffon Belgian, Brussels
Pomeranian Spitz
Yorkshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Scottish Terrier

What to do if he resists?

Problems during the procedure may arise for the following reasons:

lack of experience of the animal owner;
psychological unpreparedness of the dog;
inappropriate place.

An owner who decides to trim his pet for the first time may accidentally injure the animal and cause him discomfort.

It is logical that this incident will be remembered in the pug’s memory and next time the dog will try with all its might to avoid the unpleasant procedure. In order to avoid such situations, dog owners are recommended to take special training courses.

To avoid psychological problems before grooming, you need to gain the trust of your pet, and also choose a time for the procedure when the dog is in a good mood - for example, after a game or a delicious dinner. Praise and pet your pug during the procedure.

An inconvenient place for cutting can also cause the dog to be unwilling to endure this procedure. If your dog's paws slip or it is simply uncomfortable for him to sit in the place you have chosen, try to correct this by placing a rubber mat or cloth, or even completely changing the scene.

It's better not to cut your hair alone. With additional help, the procedure will be much faster and more comfortable for the dog.

Important! Do not use force to achieve obedience while cutting. This will only achieve a short-term effect, and next time the dog will resist even more actively.

Note that most dogs behave much better when cut by a professional groomer. This is due to the fact that the masters have already developed techniques and methods; they are much less likely to cause discomfort to the dog.

What vaccinations are needed and when to do them?

To prevent the development of many infections in a dog, it needs to receive preventive vaccinations. Before the first vaccination, walking the pug is strictly prohibited. A week before vaccination, complete deworming is carried out.

At two months of age the puppy receives its first vaccination . The second time vaccination is carried out 3 weeks before the change of baby teeth begins.

NOTE!

Veterinarians recommend using complex polyvalent serums for these purposes.

The veterinary clinic must immediately open a passport for the dog, which includes the date of vaccination and the drug used.

You can walk the puppy only after the second vaccination, after a week and a half.

Grooming pugs in Elena Travinskaya’s pet salon “Like a cat with a dog”

Our pet salon “Like a cat with a dog” offers all types of grooming for pugs, including procedures and exhibition grooming. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on any questions and help you choose what will be best for your pet, taking into account age, habits, and coat characteristics.

The studio is located in Moscow in a convenient location - not far from the Novokosino metro station, at the address: Suzdalskaya street, building 42. You can quickly get here from neighboring areas: Zhulebino Novokosino, Kosino, Veshnyaki, Kozhukhovo, Novogireevo, Perovo, as well as from Balashikha , Reutov, Lyubertsy, Zheleznodorozhny.

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Where is the private space in the house?

As already mentioned, the place is selected before purchasing the puppy. It should not be in a draft and be completely isolated.

It is advisable to prepare a lounger from a thick mattress measuring 40 x 60-70 cm . The cover should be hypoallergenic and easy to wash.

Many dog breeders prefer to purchase mini-houses for pugs, where there is a place not only for sleeping, but also for feeding.

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Walking rules

At an early age, pug puppies can be very active. Therefore, in order for the dog to properly expend its energy, it must be walked.

The pug's stay in the fresh air should be at least an hour, with 15-20 minutes of walking time allocated for active games.

Ideally, up to 3 walks per day should be carried out. This way your pet will strengthen its cardiovascular system and avoid the deposition of excess fat.

Pugs have a brocecephalic skull structure, which is often the cause of breathing difficulties in dogs of this breed. Therefore, you should be aware that not all weather conditions are suitable for walking your dog.

They can hardly tolerate heat, frost and high atmospheric humidity . Pugs will feel comfortable at temperatures from -2 to +22 degrees.

In winter, you can purchase special insulated clothes for your pet that can be worn in particularly severe frosts. In summer it is better to prevent the animal from overheating.

If the weather is not favorable for walking, it is enough to take the dog out into the air for literally 10 minutes..

From what age?

The first pug haircut is usually carried out at the age of 5-6 months, when the baby hairs have already been replaced by a full-fledged coat and the first serious shedding has begun.

Important! The puppy's reaction to the first haircut in his life can be extremely violent, so it is better to carry out the procedure in familiar conditions by calling a professional groomer to your home.

In the future, hygienic haircuts will need to be repeated every 2-4 months, depending on the rate of hair growth of your pet.

Main rules of nutrition

Pugs have sensitive digestion and are prone to gaining excess weight and developing allergies.

While following the general rules of nutrition, it is also necessary to focus on the individual characteristics of the pet.

The pug feeding scheme, starting from puppyhood, is as follows::

From one month to two months, 6 feedings per day are provided.
From the second to the fourth month, feeding is reduced by one, resulting in 5 feedings.
4-6 months – 4 feedings.
From 6 months to a year – feeding is carried out 3 times a day.
After a year, the period of active growth stops and metabolic processes slow down, so the dog can already eat 1-2 times a day.
If the bitch becomes pregnant, after a month and subsequently, when breastfeeding puppies begins, she needs to feed more often, so the number of feedings increases up to 3 times.

You can feed pugs with natural products or special ready-made food.

Mixing natural products and dry food in one feeding is unacceptable..

If you are trying to feed your dog natural food, then you need to know about prohibited and permitted foods.

So, pugs cannot tolerate the following foods::

Fatty meat and pork.
Smoked products.
Sweet foods, including chocolate.
Beans.
Spices and seasonings.
Fried foods.
Pasta.
Fish that is found in rivers.
Bones, especially tubular bones.
Sometimes pugs do not tolerate oatmeal well, so it is best not to include it in the diet.

Foods that are healthy for pugs:

Lean meat, it can be rabbit, veal, beef, poultry. venison, etc. In this case, all fat components are first removed from the pieces.
You should be careful with chicken, as it often causes allergies in pugs.
Cereals in the form of rice, buckwheat, etc. are useful.
Vegetables.
Despite the benefits of apples, you need to be moderate in their intake.
Greenery.
Sea fish without bones.
Offal cooked or immersed in boiling water.
Fermented milk products.

Features of professional care

Grooming of dogs of any breed is performed with a special electric clipper with an appropriately sized attachment. Pugs are cut strictly in the direction of hair growth, over the entire body or partially, depending on the purpose of the procedure.

Important! Experts note that it is strictly forbidden to cut dogs with wet fur. This can seriously damage your pet's skin.

After the haircut is completed, the pet's skin becomes like velvet, very soft and silky. This occurs by cutting off long, stiff hairs. A haircut allows you to facilitate the process of molting an animal, making it almost invisible.

What does a healthy coat look like?

According to the requirements of the standard, a pug should have short, smooth and close-fitting hair that feels soft, delicate and quite thin to the touch.

The healthy coat of these dogs has a natural shine, most clearly visible in black pugs. The guard hair is short and soft enough, but not too light and blown by the wind.

Dark-colored dogs have less dense hair, but the hair is stiffer.

The pug's coat should be shiny, but not look greasy and feel oily to the touch..

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Origin story

Pugs are an ancient breed from China, which is mentioned in ancient manuscripts. Presumably, their ancestors were relatives of the Pekingese, who were loved by the local rich. At that time it was believed that this dog was marked with the imperial sign, because the folds on the forehead were collected in the likeness of a hieroglyph.

In the 16th century, Turkish ships brought pugs to France. And then they came to the Netherlands and became local favorites for the next two centuries. The fashion for the breed was finally established by the English royal family in the 19th century.

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