Everyone loves puppies, regardless of breed. Pug puppies have adorable wrinkles, curly tails, bulging eyes, and tons of energy that will make you smile. But what are Pug puppies like and will they make a great addition to your family?
What Are Pug Puppies Like
Pug puppies come in several different colors and are known as a breed that is clownish, temperamental, stubborn, and co-dependent. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect, the first year of having a Pug puppy.
Pugs are well-known for their adorable appearance and friendly temperament. But what are their puppies like?
Below are some facts about pug puppies and the unique joys and challenges that come with owning one.
8-10 Weeks Old
At about eight weeks, your pooch is ready to leave their littermates and go to their new homes. During this stage, your pup may cry a lot during the night because they miss their mother, brothers, and sisters.
It’s possible to start training your young pup. You want to start with simple commands like sit, that are easier for them to learn.
During these early stages, it’s important to feed them a high-quality puppy food that is specifically formulated for puppies. Their bodies, brains, and muscles are in the development stage and the right food will help them develop properly.
Pugs are prone to obesity, so it’s important to understand how often to feed you pup.
Before bringing home your new pug Puppy, you should create a checklist of everything you’ll need to be ready for this bundle of joy.
Physical Appearance
Pugs are easily identified by their flat, round, wrinkled faces, curly tails, and distinctive coloring. Pugs generally have dark coloring on their faces and ears, and tawny, silver, or black coloring on the rest of their bodies.
Unlike some large breeds that change drastically as they age, pug puppies tend to look like mini versions of a fully-grown pug.
Temperament
Pugs excel at being companion dogs and were even originally bread to be companions to royalty in China and Europe.
Extremely Hyper
All puppies are playful, regardless of the breed, but at 4-6 months of age, your puppy will be a ball of energy. Pug puppies are extremely hyper and won’t calm down until they reach about two years of age.
During the puppy stage, they may display those unruly behaviors pet owners don’t like such as bite, dig, and chew. During this stage, you want to start training your puppy to help them understand what’s allowed and what isn’t.
This is the perfect time to bond with them, by spending time playing with them and showing them lots of love.
Curious
Puppies are inquisitive little things. You will see your pup sniffing and licking anything they find laying around on the floor.
Like a child, you need to puppy-proof your home. Make sure you lock up any toxic chemicals, pick up small objects, or anything else that can cause harm to your pup.
Get down to their level and look for hazards such as:
- Hiding all the electrical chords.
- Locking all cabinets that contain food, medications or harmful chemicals.
- Make sure you have dog friendly plants that won’t harm your pooch.
- Invest in a good trash can that your puppy can’t open.
- Keep your shoes or anything with laces and string locked up.
Don’t worry, your pooch will eventually grow out of this curiosity stage, but my Pug was always curious about everything I brought into the house.