 People seem to think that getting dog these days is just a
matter of choosing one that looks cute to them. With so many
different breeds of dogs being portrayed unrealistically in movies
(Milo and Otis© comes to mind, as does Homeward Bound©,
Pocahontas©, and of course, Men In Black" © and
Frank the Pug), it's easy for people to think that dog ownership
today is simple, a snap, a breeze, and that they'll have loving
intelligent companions for the rest of their lives.
It ain't so.
Pugs are cute - if you love them, you think they are the cutest
breed around. People who consider them ugly just don't see
the beauty in the breed.
Are you looking for a dog that will make you laugh? Then a
Pug may be good for you - they are natural clowns and show
offs.
Are you looking for a dog that is good with children? Then
a Pug may be good for you as they seem to consider children
to be "Pug-sized" people.
Are you looking for a dog as a companion to your kids, to
run after them on their bikes up the street? You should pass
on
Pugs - their sensitivity to heat and small size makes that
almost a certain death situation.
Do you want a small watch dog for an apartment situation?
MAYBE a Pug can work - but it's not usual. Most Pugs won't
know a
stranger in their entire lives, let alone recognize a burglar.
Do you want an easy to train dog? Pugs don't normally fall
into that category in general - because usually they want
very much to please you, but sometimes it takes a Pug longer
than
other breeds to understand what you want (or maybe, longer
for you to understand what they're going to do!). Do you want a short haired dog because it will shed less?
Then run, don't walk, away from the Pug breed. This breed sheds
copious amounts, usually seasonally.
Do you want a dog that's almost human-like in personality?
Then consider a Pug, as Pugs have more personality than
they know what to do with!
So a Pug may not be for everyone, but it may be for you!
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