Toy · China
Pug
Comic, affectionate and shadow-close. A Pug asks for company far more than exercise.
- They usually live
- 11–14 years
- Roughly, per year
- €1200–2100
What people love about them
- Loves everyone, dogs included
- Fine in the smallest home
- Easy-going and funny
- Little exercise needed
A few things worth thinking about
- Breathing problems are common
- Heat can be dangerous
- Puts on weight very easily
- Wrinkles and eyes need daily care
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.