I am in the process of buying a black female pug puppy. I have already chosen a (responsible) breeder, and am wondering what I should look for when choosing the puppy I want from the litter. Any good/bad signs to look out for? Should I avoid choosing the runt of the litter? (I've heard good & bad things about runts). What are the desirable & undesirable traits I could be looking for? Also, what age should pug puppies typically be when they are released to their new owners? (I realize this can vary depending on the readiness of the puppy). Thanks for any and all advice....
2006-11-20 08:26:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
How wonderful that you've got the opportunity to pick your puppy out of the litter. See if you can spend a bit of time observing all the puppies before making up your mind which one.
I'd probably not go for the puppy that first came charging up to me as I wouldn't really want a dominant, alpha dog - neither would I go for the little one cowering in the corner - as I wouldn't really want a nervous dog. I'd choose one that was initially slightly wary but soon became confident & playful.
I'd also prefer one that licked me to one that seemed intent on sinking her little teeth into me.
I'd probably not pick the smallest or weakest looking either - even if it was very cute - I'd look for a mid size one & hope that it would have few health problems during its life.
They shouldn't have any fleas, dirty ears (excessive wax inside), extreme pot bellies or dirty bottoms. If they have these I'd question how reputable the breeder actually was. After all Frontline - a flea treatment - is safe on very young animals & so there is really no longer an excuse for fleas. Extreme pot bellies is a sign of worms - all the little ones should have already been wormed. Dirty bottoms could indicate upset tummies ... not really what you want ... not much fun for the pups either.
Sometimes pug puppies are released at older than 8 weeks, they may have already had one or both of their vaccinations. Sometimes breeders who also show their dogs, like to run their puppies on a bit, before making up their minds which one they will keep.
Good luck & have fun!
2006-11-20 08:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Solow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two pugs. I got one from a breeder and one from a shelter after he was already 2 years old. The most important thing that I looked for when selecting the puppy from the breeder was the overall health of the dog. I'm sure you've found a reputable breeder, but some of them really are shady. Since pugs have the pushed in face,make sure there is nothing wrong with his eyes. Also, mosts pugs will snort because of the pushed in face, but make sure he doesn't have any breathing issues, and his legs are fine. A lot of times, since they are pure bred, they seem to have issues walking - kind of like a bull dog. Lastly, find one with the right temperament for your home. If you're looking for a passive one, turn it over on it's back and see how he responds to that. Pugs are very very stubborn. So, if you get one that doesn't deal well with you being the dominant one, chances are you might have troubles later on - I know this from experience... my pug from the shelter constantly bullies my other one and pees out of defiance when he is mad at me. Also, it's fine to get the runt. The one I got from the breeder was the runt and he is an absolute angel!
Good luck!
2006-11-20 13:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Lizardbreath 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 07:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if I was you I would look for the one that is the calmest and likes to be held. I have a pug and when I got him he was the most energetic and playful of the bunch, he is now two and he is a total spazz still. I would make sure they don't have really bugged out eyes because they get poked easily. 8 weeks is about when they should be ready to be weened away from their mothers and go to a new home. I would also take it to your vet to have her to your vet to make sure her nose is ok for breathing or if she will have to have a surgery later to correct a breathing problem. Good Luck!!
2006-11-20 08:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by nathan c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 weeks, make sure there are no breathing problems or turned in eyelids. choose the puppy with a dominance level sutible for you. turn puppies upside down and see how they react, this will test how relaxed they are or how detemined they will be.
2006-11-20 08:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would choose the calmest and when you come to see the puppys chose the last one to come up to you this dog is the most submissive and will be the most loyal than the other puppys even though they come up to you first
2006-11-20 08:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close your eyes spin around, point, done.
2006-11-20 08:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by jasemay71 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smell it's butt. If it smells like cheese, it might be rancid, and won't tast good.
2006-11-20 08:34:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋