Pug dogs are an excellent breed of dog and many choose to add more than one to their household. However, as with all dog breeds, the Pug isn't for everyone and every household. Therefore, it is best to consider the negative aspects of the breed before determining if they are the right dogs for you and your household.



By properly selecting a breed that will work with you then you can make sure you have a positive experience. By doing your research and considering the negative aspects of a Pug dogs you will be able to determine if the personality and lifestyle of a put will fit with you and your household.

Pug dogs are likely to get many genetic health issues. This means that a Pug dog may require more veterinary care than another breed of dog. This doesn't mean that every Pug will have health issues, it is important to be prepared to spend a lot of money and time at the vet's office if you own a Pug. So you may want to consider another breed if making this type of twelve plus year commitment doesn't sound right to you.

Genetic health issues are common with Pug dogs. So the Pug is likely to need more veterinary care than other breeds. While this doesn't mean that your Pug will have health problems, it is still a good idea to be prepared to spend a good portion of your time and money at the vet's office. So if you don't like the sound of making this type of twelve plus year commitment then you may want to consider another breed of dog.

Another common problem with Pug dogs is shedding. They will shed more than other breeds even with a short coat. So if you don't want to deal with fur all over your house, car and clothes then you might want to consider another breed. You will just have to deal with the shedding of a Pug since there isn't much you can do to reduce the shedding. The only way to keep the hair down is with regular cleaning in order to keep your house, car and clothes looking presentable.

Last is the issue of housetraining. Pug dogs aren't the easiest to train when it comes to dog breeds. The small size of the Pug makes them more difficult to train than a larger breed dog since they have a greater capacity to hold.

While size is a big obstacle to housetraining a Pug there is also the issue that Pug dogs tend to be very stubborn at times, which makes them less cooperative to train than other breeds. If you have prior experience with owning dogs and you have a skilled system when it comes to training then you may be able to teach your Pug proper housetraining techniques within about three months of adding them to your household.

However, for most people the housetraining of Pug dogs will take at least a year or longer. So if you aren't prepared to deal with an un-housetrained puppy for a few years you likely don't want a Pug.