PUGS!

I really want a Pug. We are going to be moving out of our apartment by July and I really want to find a place that will let us have a dog. Depending on if our jobs will allow us enough time to take care of a puppy we will get one! We want to add an addition to our family without having a child yet! Anyway Pug is my first choice... but I wanted to look up some things first. Especially there temperament with children. The daschund I fostered the Summer of 2007 had to be given up for adoption because his family had a baby and little Charlie did not like that!

THE UPSIDE:

• Pugs are lovable.
  
• Pugs are natural clowns.
  
• Pugs are relatively clean.
• Pugs are not aggressive, as a rule.
  
• Pugs travel well.
  
• Adult Pugs will relax with you.
  
• Pugs are adaptable to many situations.
  
• Pugs are usually great with children.
• Pugs are typically not big barkers.
  
• Pugs get along with almost all animals.

THE DOWNSIDE:

• Pugs shed a LOT.
• Pugs can have health problems.
  
• Pugs can't tolerate extreme heat.
  
• Pug puppies are very active and hyper.
  
• Pugs are puppies until they are around 2-3 years old.
  
• Pugs should not be kept as outdoor dogs.
  
• Pugs can be difficult to housebreak.
  
• Pugs can become overweight easily.
  
• Pugs sneeze, snort, and snuffle. (Prepare to clean your glasses constantly!)
  
• Pugs snore loudly.

I think a little pug would fit in great in our family. He wouldn't be the only one that sheds a lot, has weight/health problems and snores!!!