Pug character: who is better to take a bitch or a dog

The character of a dog depends on heredity and breed characteristics, but proper upbringing and training is also of no small importance. In this article we will tell you about the natural characteristics of the breed and how to properly start raising and training your pet.

Pugs are strong and compact dogs. Despite their playful and cheerful disposition, they have a sense of self-esteem. All pugs are distinguished by their intelligence, intelligence and extraordinary devotion.

Country of Origin : China
Height at withers : 28-32 cm
Weight : 6-8 kg
Lifespan : 12-15 years
Use : companion dog

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The main character traits of a pug: female or male?
Pug character

Basic commands
Raising a dog

In this article you will learn what features of character and behavior are inherent in the pug. After studying this information about the temperament and disposition of a pug at different ages, you will get an idea about the breed. Find out how the character of a bitch differs from the behavior of a dog. We hope our article will help you figure out which gender of puppy is best for you.

What to ask the breeder

When planning to meet with a breeder, remember useful questions that will help you not get confused when purchasing and find a healthy puppy.

Question	Expected response
Does the seller breed the puppies himself or does he repurchase them?	Only the breeder can guarantee that the dog is healthy and meets breed standards.
What date was the puppy born?	It is believed that the first puppy, especially if it is a male, is the strongest and strongest.
Are there any vaccinations?	The dog must be vaccinated according to age
What are the conditions of detention?	The breeder must tell, or better yet show, the conditions in which the puppies live, what and how often they eat
Can I look at my parents?	Puppies receive 60–80% of their qualities from their mother. The seller should demonstrate or tell about the kitten’s mother; it would be useful to obtain information about the father.
Has the litter been dewormed?	The procedure must be carried out 10 days before the 1st vaccination in the puppy’s life.

The main character traits of a pug: female or male?

The pug puppy is an active and restless pet. If you take care of and train your puppy, you can avoid pampering. Constant damage to things does not indicate the baby’s bad character, he is just very active and needs somewhere to throw out his energy. You can buy toys for him, he will be active with them, direct his energy to playing with them. Already from 3-4 months (the time of socialization), he is able to perceive the general rules of education. At this time, it is important to begin socializing and training the dog.

Nicknames from Instagram

Let's take a look at the cool and funny names of those pugs that their loving owners managed to set up personal pages on Instagram:

Maddie;
Barry;
Vinnie;
Waffles;
Josephine;
Mabel;
Castiel;
Poppy;
Ramona;
Peppa;
Stanley;
Philomena;
Rocky;
Helga;
Boo;
Darcy;
Roxy;
Ernie;
Dory;
Leila;
Chico;
Chloe;
Gary.

And this is Peppa:

Bitch: character

There is an opinion that pug females have a more submissive and gentle character. But experts believe that character largely depends on heredity and individual characteristics. There are always exceptions, bitches with a very difficult character, and there are males with an easy-going and submissive character. But still, there is a difference in the behavior of the sexes. There are advantages and disadvantages for female and male genders.

Advantages:

Strong relationship with owner and home
Emotionally sensitive perception
Girls are smarter and smarter than boys
Accepts training tasks well
During walks, he runs less in the bushes
Doesn't rush at strangers
The breed is ideal for breeding, just one assessment from the exhibition is enough

Flaws:

Sly
Periodic menstruation

Best nicknames

A selection of the best nicknames for female pugs according to the petguidereviews.com portal:

Amber;
Autumn;
Ava;
Bailey;
Bella;
Bonnie;
Kandy;
Carol;
Charlotte;
Chloe;
Coco;
Cream;
Dawn;
Drison;
Ellie;
Elma;
Emmy;
Furry;
Fuzzy;
Gigi;
Happy;
Holly;
Ida;
Isabel;
Jackie;
Jalma;
Doy;
Kathleen;
Kati;
Cookies;
Coco;

In front of you is Ida:

Lady;
Lexi;
Lola;
Lucy;
Maggie;
Mary;
Megan;
Melanie;
Mia;
Mindy;
Nessie;
Odie;
A penny;
Curley;
Ramiel;
Ruby;
Cedi;
Samantha;
Shadow;
Sheba;
Suga;
Tory;
Velma;
Wester;
Yelly;
Zilda.

Girl Mia:

We recommend watching: names for a boy pug

Male: character

Advantages:

High performance, very durable
Solid appearance, a big plus for exhibitions
Persistence in achieving results in the learning process

Flaws:

Independent and more stubborn than a girl. Requires more strict training than a girl.
To fulfill your physical and natural needs, you need a longer time for walks. According to physiology, he is not capable of quickly emptying the bladder.
Can run away from its owner if it smells a female in heat.
During the period of estrus in females, fights with other males are possible.

Exotic nicknames

Get to know the culture of distant and unusual countries better - this way you will find a beautiful and unique name for your pet, which no one else has. Brazilian nicknames sound very original:

Shuli is a little stinker.
Feijou - bobby, bean.
Fofa is a chubby, plump girl.
Gorda is a pet of excellent nutrition.
Urso - little bear, she-bear; a name for a stocky dog.
Susha, Shusha is the host of a popular Brazilian children's program.

Photo of Gorda:

Is it possible to influence and correct the character of the pug?

Raising and training a pug is of great importance, as soon as you bring him into your home. Do not allow people to chew things, stop attempts to pester strangers while walking, do not allow them to eat from someone else’s hands, pick up food from the floor, or beg for food from you while eating. It is forbidden to jump on and bite people, even to show your love. Only training and proper upbringing will change a dog’s character for the better. The puppy training process is based on the method of motivation, encouragement and praise. It is prohibited and unacceptable to treat the dog harshly during training.

Where is the best place to buy

You can buy a pug cheaply at the poultry market. But you will not receive any guarantees that the dog is healthy, was born and raised in good conditions. Unscrupulous sellers pass off purebred dogs as pugs, and when your pet grows up, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.

The second option is the Internet. The sites offer many advertisements. Kutyats are often sold by people who already have pugs at home, and regularly bring puppies. The dogs are in good conditions, but often they do not have a pedigree or vaccinations.

The most reliable place is a specialized nursery with a good reputation. Advantages of purchasing:

the puppy is taken care of from the moment of its life in the womb, mothers provide optimal conditions and diet for bearing the fetus;
specialists provide lifelong consultations;
there is an opportunity to look at the dog’s parents;
the seller provides a full package of documents.

Please note that when purchasing, in all three cases, you can meet a good or bad seller, receive real or fake documents. You should not overly trust reviews on the Internet; it is better to buy a pug through someone you know. If this is not possible, carefully study all the documents and have a detailed conversation with the seller.

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How to raise a pug puppy

If you train your pet correctly, then over time you will get an obedient dog that will follow all commands and delight you every day. Experts believe that several factors may influence a pug’s susceptibility to following various commands:

pet's temperament - the speed of the pet's reaction to stimuli, both positive and negative;
character - how exactly the dog resists various unpleasant influences;
obedience - the dog’s ability to accept human leadership;
vigilance - the speed with which the dog notices potential danger, both in relation to itself and in relation to the owner;
aggressiveness - the pet’s ability to react hostilely to potential danger;
curiosity - interest that is developed when a dog feels, hears and sees something;
sociability - the ability to interact with people;
possessiveness is the interest shown by animals in certain objects, for example toys.

How quickly your dog will learn commands depends on which traits predominate in the character of a pug puppy. By paying attention to the character traits of your animal, you can find an approach to it and adjust its behavior in certain situations.

Eagerness will get you nowhere . You should not try to teach your pug puppy all the commands at the same time; you need to learn the commands one by one. You need to have patience and act methodically. You should not scold your pet at the moment when he makes mistakes, and when he succeeds in something, then the pet should be encouraged.
Don't hit . It is prohibited to use physical punishment against a pet. You should limit yourself to variable intonation, but avoid shouting. After a pug puppy is three months old, it is allowed to use a light spank as punishment while saying the phrase “Ew.” It is necessary to punish immediately when the animal commits an offense, and not after it, since the animal simply will not understand what exactly it was punished for.
Subsequence . The main goal is to ensure that the pet follows the command the first time. Commands should be pronounced clearly and in an even voice so that the dog understands and obeys you. All family members should be involved in raising the dog, but they must act together. It is forbidden to allow situations in which you scold the puppy, and another family member praises him or simply does not pay attention.
Pamper . Remember to reward your Pug puppy with a variety of treats and praise when he has done what is asked of him.

Positive sides

The Pug definitely has the qualities to be a great pet. Let's look at these characteristics.

Good hygiene. Due to the fact that pugs have a smooth and short coat, it is very easy to keep clean. The only thing that requires special care is the folds on the face.
Energetic. This applies to young individuals; they are ready to play any games just to capture the attention of the owner. But they won’t stick their nose out into the street again.
Small ones. Dogs are small in stature, they do not need a large area for walking. A small yard will be enough.
Natural beauty. Pugs have a unique appearance. They are popular in many countries. Their gaze attracts thousands of fans from all over the world. Pugs with their eyes look so that you constantly want to feel sorry for them and protect them.
Devotees. Pugs are very loyal friends. It is difficult to consider them defenders, since they lack protective qualities. They are unlikely to be able to protect you from a serious threat.
Pleasant disposition. Their character combines many positive qualities: sociability, charm, attentiveness, affection.
Smart. But only when they really need it and are interested. To teach complex commands you will need a lot of patience. Well, stock up on some goodies, pugs love them very much.
Love for children. Most pugs love children. But you shouldn’t rely on the dog’s gentle disposition and leave both sides unattended. The animal may not calculate its strength and knock the child down in search of affection.

If your choice falls on a pug, then be patient and the dog will thank you with its devotion and kindness.

Basic commands

You will use some commands more often, others less often. But they will still come in handy to easily interact with your pug and even keep him safe in various situations.

Aport. One of the most difficult teams. Many people perceive it as very easy and simple, but with many dogs you will have to work hard. This skill is used for other exercises: searching, searching, selecting an item and many others. Usually they are all used in service. When working out a command, “Aport” and “Give” are used, and a gesture is also used.
Give. On the command “Give” the dog must give up the object.
Lie. A connecting command that needs to be learned for other commands. In addition, it will not interfere at home or on the street.
To me. You will need to use this command quite often. So start with this as soon as your pug puppy learns his name. Never call the dog to punish, and do not scold if it comes on its own, even after mischievousness before it. This behavior on your part may alienate the animal.
Place. A puppy or an adult dog must clearly know where his place is located. He can sleep anywhere, if you allow it, of course, but he must know this command. You can use it outside the home, marking the place with a leash or your favorite toy.
Near. It is possible to teach your pet the “Near” command at any age, be it an adult dog or a small puppy. When you move to a new home, you should immediately think about training your puppy.
Sit. One of the very first commands that a pug puppy should learn.
Stand. The command is useful in everyday life, for example, for combing a dog.
. The prohibiting command is one of the most mandatory and taming it begins from the first day the puppy appears in the house. Requiring the command “Fu!”, “No!”, “No!” - immediately stop the unwanted action.

Popular nicknames

This selection will contain beautiful and modern names that pugs most often receive:

Adele;
Alfie;
Alice;
Angel;
Annie;
Apple;
Baby;
Bailey;
Beatrice;
Bellatrix;
Bella;
Benny;
Betty;
Boogie;
Brady;
Bunny;
Button;
China;
Chloe;
Coco;
Kapi;
Daisy;
Darla;
Dixie;
Dolly;
Domino;
Eddie;
Ella;
Eleanor;
Emma;
Ernie;
Fiona;
Freddie;
Zhizhi;
Ginger;
Grace;
Greta;

Lovely Ernie:

Guppy;
Khahel;
Aika;
Izzy;
Jelly Bean;
Josie;
Kayla;
Lilu;
Lola;
Louise;
Luke;
Lucky;
Lucy;
Lulu;
Moon;
Maggie;
Marley;
Marshmallow;
Misha;
Molly;
Mona;
Moss;
Murphy;
Nikki;
Olive;
Olivia;
Ollie;
Ozzy;
Pearl;
Penelope;
Pepper;
Percy;
Phoebe;

Sweet Nikki:

Piper;
Piggy;
Poppy;
Queenie;
Quincy;
Quinn;
Reggae;
Roscoe;
Rose;
Roxy;
Ruby;
Rudy;
Grow;
Sadie;
Saffy;
Sasha;
Skittles;
Sonny;
Sparky;
Sophie;
Teddy;
Tilly;
Toby;
Timmy;
Tommy;
Una;
Vinnie;
Violet;
Valli;
Woody;
Xena;
Yoda;
Yoshi;
Zara;
Zelda;
Ziggy;
Zoe.

They named her Roxy:

Raising a dog

Education is the process of shaping pug behavior acceptable to the owner, when this behavior is not regulated by commands.
During upbringing, a dog develops relationships with its owner, family members, passers-by, behavior in the house, on the street, and relationships with other dogs. The training process begins immediately when the dog first appears in the house and continues throughout the dog’s life. Regardless of the dog's breed, it must be trained. Just as people do not like ill-mannered people, dogs should also know what is allowed and what is not allowed. Raising a dog is a rather complex process, which is not limited to learning just a few commands. The main goal of education is that the dog should become pleasant to talk to. In addition, it must be manageable at some points, otherwise it will be very difficult for the dog owner. In the broadest sense of the word, dog training is about teaching the dog commands such as “Bad” and “No”. But besides this, the dog must know what is good and what is bad, even in those moments when the owner is not around. Some believe that the pug only understands commands, but cannot generalize. Only those who, as a rule, never had dogs, and studied them only in laboratory conditions, in which dogs were not able to show their full potential, are convinced of this, as well as those who, due to their personal qualities, were unable to establish a relationship with pet. In real life, the pug is a pack animal and therefore, like any other pack animal, needs to communicate with members of its family. In this situation, the dog’s family members are people. It is quite stupid to think that if a dog caresses you, this means that his skin is itching. In order for a dog’s nervous system to function normally, it needs affection, love, communication, and praise. In addition, so-called “inhibiting factors” are required, because if the dog is allowed everything, then this will not lead to anything good. When raising a pug puppy, you should pay attention to the genetic characteristics of the breed. A family is a pack in which there must be a leader, in this case the leader is a person. The leader punishes, plays, feeds, caresses, praises and scolds. All other members of the owner's family are ranked by rank. At that moment, while the puppy is small, all other family members are senior to him. However, in the process of growing up, around the age of one year, the dog begins to look for its place in the hierarchical pyramid. Naturally, she will try to take the step that is as high as possible. She can do this with the help of force, in the case of large dogs, or with the help of cunning, as small dogs do. The more ill-mannered the dog is, the more difficult this process will be. If the owner from the first days shows his pet that the one who has the power is right, then he will turn out to be a frail neurotic or an evil beast with whom you will hardly communicate with joy. A pug puppy must understand that he must obey people, since they love him, feed him, and raise him. Understand that prohibitions are not the whim of the owner, but a way to protect everyone from trouble. The main influence on the dog should be the voice. From the first days of being in your home, the puppy must realize that you love him, and if you raise your voice, then this means that he is doing something wrong. One of the best incentives for a pet is considered to be a treat, which should be given out for good behavior and listening to commands. Pug character: who is better to take a bitch or a dog

Owner reviews

Owners always speak of their dogs with love. Who can say anything bad about their pet? According to most breeders, pugs are very fond of affection, kisses, and are loyal to the point of madness.

1. “Pugs need proper nutrition, you need to constantly pay attention so that they do not stumble upon sharp objects, branches, or anything that can damage their eyes. My pug is the kindest animal. During the year of our life, she never barked or bit me. I can say that they are very lazy, not comparable to other breeds.

My dogs are very cunning, they understand everything and can even be offended. But, despite the fact that they harbor a grudge, the pets will not stop being attentive and will protect the owner in any situation.

I easily taught my dog ten commands, believe me, it was not difficult at all. He does everything instantly, without thinking. Big sleepyhead, no matter how much I chased her out of my bed, when I woke up, I still found her there.

Well, you need to carefully monitor the animal, it is very easy to overfeed them and then you will get a bedside table from a less active dog.”

2. “The dog was given to my daughter by her friend. The girl played with it for six months and left to study, leaving me this beast. The dog was not trained in any commands and behaved with me like a servant. Constantly climbs into my bed. But I’ve already gotten used to her snoring, although at first it was difficult, because I like to sleep in silence.

My pug is never left alone and can't stand being alone. If I go into the room, into the kitchen, into the bathroom, then he follows me everywhere. I sit down to watch TV and the pet is next to me again. It took me a lot of effort to retrain an adult dog, but it was worth it. Everything worked out. Now we live in perfect harmony."

3. “After the children left and my wife and I were left alone, we decided to get ourselves a four-legged friend. Often on walks we would see others walking their pugs. They looked so calm, aristocratic. And we decided on such a breed.

But our pug was very different from the rest. He was too active and did not want to be alone for a minute. They are too attached to people and do not tolerate loneliness.

Now our Charlie is an adult dog and has become much calmer. The main thing is to wait out this moment of playfulness. Now he is sedate and well-mannered. We were afraid to get this breed because we had read a lot about how pugs have a number of congenital diseases and poor health. But we visit the veterinarian only to get vaccinations and nothing more.”

Nutrition

Proper food is the basis of a pet’s health. The diet is chosen between industrial feed or homemade feed. You shouldn't mix them.

The advantages of ready-made meals are the high content of meat, milk and vegetables, as well as additional enrichment with vitamin and mineral complexes. Among the disadvantages are the high cost and the negative impact on the pug’s kidneys. Buying food without beans, vegetable fats and salt will help you avoid this.

Puppies are fed 3-6 times a day.

As the pug gets older, the number of feedings is reduced, and from the age of six months they switch to two meals a day. Complementary feeding with kefir is introduced from the first month of a puppy’s life, adding a new product every 14 days: rice, buckwheat, stewed vegetables. When the baby is 12-13 weeks old, the menu is expanded to include boiled meat and lean, boneless fish.

Expert opinion

Anna Abramenko

An avid dog lover. Experience in veterinary medicine since 2009.

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In the puppy’s diet, 30% should be vegetables, grains and dairy products, 1% - vitamins, minerals, vegetable oil.

Boiled pug meat is served cut into small pieces. Sometimes it is supplemented with beef lung, liver and heart. Vegetables are boiled, stewed, and left raw.

Harmful foods that cause gastrointestinal diseases in pugs:

potato;
legumes;
pasta;
corn;
candies;
semolina and wheat porridge;
flour and sausage products;
sour cream;
pickles, smoked meats;
citruses, raisins;
mushrooms;
sharp bones;
fatty meat, fish.