The easiest dog breed to keep

Choosing a four-legged friend is a serious matter. Before purchasing an animal, it's important to learn about the breed's characteristics and understand how comfortable it will be to keep in your home. Perhaps one of the easiest dog breeds to keep is the pug.

The easiest dog breed to keep

The history of these decorative dogs began in ancient China. Traditionally, pugs were kept in wealthy homes. In the 16th century, these four-legged intellectuals (as dog breeders often call them) arrived in Europe, where they also became favorites of the nobility.

The pug is a small dog, yet muscular and strong. Its muzzle is small and square-shaped. A distinctive feature is the presence of numerous wrinkles and folds.

A distinctive feature of the breed is its large, thoughtful eyes.

It has been noted that pugs look like philosophers, knowing a little more about the secrets of the world and the mysteries of existence than everyone else.

Unpretentious pug

The pug was especially popular during the Rococo era, when it became as important an attribute of a fashionista as a powdered wig and beauty spot.

Character

At a young age, dogs are very active and love fun games. After they turn three years old, they become reasonable and calm. However, this doesn't mean they'll lie around stolidly watching everything from morning until night. Far from it. The dogs will remain active and eager to participate in all their owner's activities.

Sometimes adult pugs come up with their own entertainment and games, which are interesting to watch from the sidelines. The beauty of dog tricks is that they are performed with the breed's characteristic serious expression.

Dogs of this breed:

  • docile and good-natured;
  • get along well with children (they treat little ones with trepidation);
  • do not strive to establish their own rules and dominate the owner;
  • can be good defenders of the home (they try to draw the owner’s attention to a suspicious noise outside the door, for example);
  • They don't have conflicts and don't even think about sorting things out with other dogs on walks.

It is very difficult to get adult pugs to learn something new, and they are reluctant to practice old skills.

Pug dog breed

A characteristic and obligatory feature of light-colored dogs is the presence of a black mask on the muzzle.

Benefits of pet care

The merits of pugs can be discussed endlessly. And there are no exaggerations here.

These pets have the following characteristics:

  • they don’t leave a huge amount of fur around the apartment (unlike some of their overly fluffy counterparts);
  • It is enough to comb the wool once a week;
  • are distinguished by strong immunity to a wide variety of diseases;
  • They have a tenacious memory and therefore do not require complex training.

Moreover, pugs can get along well with cats.

Playful pug

Pugs are prized for the wrinkles on their faces, which are a trait to look for in breeding.

Video: Should you get a pug?

A pug, like any other breed, requires proper training. Therefore, the comfort of owning a dog will depend on how you build a relationship with the animal from the very beginning. Pugs are naturally endowed with all the prerequisites for a harmonious relationship with their owner.

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    1. Valentina Chesnovskaya-Rubtsova

      My pug is 8 years old. Why lie about the breed? Someone will take a dog and then throw it away if they can't handle it. One guy once said that they locked their puppy in the bathtub at night because they couldn't sleep with his snoring. Poor little dog, their breathing is already impaired due to the structure of their nose, and locking them in a stuffy bathtub is also a hassle. Mine sleeps with me and follows me around like a needle and thread. Pugs have terrible allergies. I feed him natural food. If he's allergic, we only eat beef, fish, cheese, and cereals. We eat at least 250-300g of meat per day, or a total of 250-300g with fish. Tenderloin costs 500 rubles per kilo. When he was 2, I gave him about 70g of cheesecake from Okey. In the morning, he became paralyzed. We carried him around for three days on IV drips, and then nursed him back to health. It cost 16,000. Apparently, it was an inflammation of the inner ear, an allergy. At the vet, they told us that the entire veterinary industry depends on pugs, Shar-Peis, and French Bulldogs. At least once every eighteen months, 10,000 to 15,000 rubles are spent on veterinary bills. She has fur year-round. And during shedding season, the floor can be washed twice a day. All the carpets have been thrown out and the linoleum has been replaced with a red one, matching her fur color. A pug is suitable for someone who understands what they're getting and is ready to dedicate 10-15 years of their life to it. Otherwise, she's a great dog. I love her more than my children. She loves me accordingly.

    2. Ujcnm

      What is the easiest breed to keep?

      Pug. This small dog has a never-ending shedding season. During periods of intense shedding, the vacuum cleaner has to be run several times a day due to the incredible amount of fur shed.

      Pugs have a fairly strong odor. Occasionally, their anal glands secrete a odor that makes their eyes water.

      Pugs are allergic. They can be allergic to literally anything. Regular veterinary examinations and antihistamine therapy are necessary (every 3-6 months).

      Pugs have problematic skin prone to inflammation, do not tolerate heat well (dogs may faint), and have a weak heart.

      Pugs are prone to obesity. Obese dogs often have problems with their paws.

      Pugs don't require complex training, but this isn't due to their retentive memory, but rather their complex, willful nature. If a pug won't sit, it will stand...or, if it's not about food, it will simply walk away.

      Pugs are gluttons, so the pug often vomits (due to overeating).

      The guest is a pug breeder.