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. So carefully and seriously consider the nature and characteristics of Pug dogs before you make the decision to add one to your household. The three most difficult areas include health issues, shedding and housetraining. Each will be discussed in more detail next.



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.

The last issue to consider with Pug dogs is housetraining. When it comes to dog breeds, the Pug isn't the easiest to train. Due to their small size they are more difficult to train than a larger breed dog, which has a greater capacity to hold. Although size isn't the only obstacle, it is also the issue that Pug dogs tend to be very stubborn at times, making them less cooperative to train than other dog breeds. Those who have owned Pug dogs before or have a skilled training system in place from owning any breed of dog before, then training a Pug may be able to happen within three months of adding the dog to your household. However, in general you should expect to take at least a year or more to teach Pug dog proper housetraining techniques. So if you don't want to deal with a puppy that isn't housetrained for a few years then you likely don't want a Pug.