Newbie from UK (Gateshead) & Researching madly!

[Barkingjo]

Hi Guys
My husband and I are hoping to get 2 pugs around August time - we can't have pets where we are now so are moving to accommodate them 
Everytime i think i've read everything i need to i find something else - there just seems to be so much about these little guys to learn!
I've already spoken to a local recommended breeder, have some pug dog shows in the calendar and have joined a local pug/dog walking group who have very kindly offered to let us walk one of their little guys so we can join in the fun before we get our pugs 
I guess i'm getting kind of hung up a little on all the health concerns these guys seem to come with, i read about it.....and assume one of our little chaps will suffer with it  Hubby's the opposite tho. I suppose i just feel incredibly sorry that some seem to suffer so much. On the upside though at least we know we can love them and care for them as they should be.
We want 2 so that they can be company for each other - any thoughts on that one?
Boys or girls or one of each?? We will be getting them both de-sexed as soon as they are old enough whatever we get.
Adorable as the puppies are we aren't averse to getting slightly older ones (and i must admit the thought of endless toilet training doesn't fill me with glee lol  ) - but i suppose this would be pretty impossible from same litter, just thinking they would be used to each other from the same litter?

Any advice gratefully received!

[blanche]

Welcome!

There's a useful article on our website called What the Books don't tell you about Pugs--which is worth reading.
http://www.pugalug.com/what_the_books_didnt_tell_you.html

Yes, they have their health issues, but so do all pure bred dogs.  Just make sure you check out your breeder well and make sure they've done all the health testing necessary.  And seriously think about getting them insured.  Can be a real God send.

And here's a piece of advice with regards to getting two.  It's generally a bad idea to get litter mates.  Couple of reasons for that--they tend to focus on each other and less on you and are much harder (Potentially) to train.  And you end up with twice the puppy issues.  I'm not saying it can't work, but generally it's not easy and isn't the best idea for a novice pug owner.  Most decent breeders won't sell you two pups for this reason.

[lmcpug]

Well welcome from across the pond

I've worked the last couple nights and saw your
forum name and was wondering who was so creative!

I don't know as I will be much help as I truly advocate
rescue adoption. There are so many worthy pugs of all
ages that need good loving homes!

I started out with Pusley as a pup and yes potty training and
indeed all the training is time consuming BUT well worth
the experience.
 When Pugsley was 11yrs old; I brought in a family of 3 rescues
and that too was and is (I still have Bubba from the gang of3) an
experience I would not trade for the world The memories of
my 2 ladies are well worth it!
I miss them both each and every day. Each had a personality all their
own   Something you will find when you choose the route that is best
for you!
Now there is Pugsley who is almost 18 yrsold, Bubba at 15.5 yrs old and
as of last August we added Abigail who is 6ish?? We are not sure as there
was little to go on when she came to us.
So now I have very young. and very old and again they each are their own
little personalities!!

There are as many arguments for both. I would say go for an. older pug.
They are so wothwhile knowing and. have so much love to give. Will u. get
out of potty training?.? LOL! hard to say. Older pugs also come with thier
unique individual problems. Still worthwhile considering!

I would suggest that you read the postings on this forum. It is a wealth
of information on the pug breed and will give you an insight into the breed.
We share everything on this forum and will jump in with help when requested.
It is a good idea to maybe "borrow" or "babysit" a friends pug for several days
A definite eye opener to the pugs inquisitive nature

Lori
 
   
 
     
     
       
   
 
                                               
   
     
   
 
 

[blanche]

Well welcome from across the pond

I've worked the last couple nights and saw your
forum name and was wondering who was so creative!

I don't know as I will be much help as I truly advocate
rescue adoption. There are so many worthy pugs of all
ages that need good loving homes!

I started out with Pusley as a pup and yes potty training and
indeed all the training is time consuming BUT well worth
the experience.
 When Pugsley was 11yrs old; I brought in a family of 3 rescues
and that too was and is (I still have Bubba from the gang of3) an
experience I would not trade for the world The memories of
my 2 ladies are well worth it!
I miss them both each and every day. Each had a personality all their
own   Something you will find when you choose the route that is best
for you!
Now there is Pugsley who is almost 18 yrsold, Bubba at 15.5 yrs old and
as of last August we added Abigail who is 6ish?? We are not sure as there
was little to go on when she came to us.
So now I have very young. and very old and again they each are their own
little personalities!!

There are as many arguments for both. I would say go for an. older pug.
They are so wothwhile knowing and. have so much love to give. Will u. get
out of potty training?.? LOL! hard to say. Older pugs also come with thier
unique individual problems. Still worthwhile considering!

I would suggest that you read the postings on this forum. It is a wealth
of information on the pug breed and will give you an insight into the breed.
We share everything on this forum and will jump in with help when requested.
It is a good idea to maybe "borrow" or "babysit" a friends pug for several days
A definite eye opener to the pugs inquisitive nature

Lori
 
   
 
     
     
       
   
 
                                               
   
     
   
 
 

Lori:
Just an FYI--Great Britain doesn't have anywhere near the massive dumping of pugs into rescue that North America does.  I think there is actually an extensive wait list for a rescued pug.

[Barkingjo]

Yes i think you may be right there, Blanche.
Well, thank you for that ladies, we obviously still have lots to consider!

Funnily enough i've had that username for the last 20 years lol for various forums - and not owned a dog since i was a child, just refers to my friends thinking i'm "barking mad" lol.

[Barkingjo]

I must add it's really heartening to see how old your pugs are ladies - i seem to have heard of so many not even reaching double figures lately so that's wonderful 

[lmcpug]

I'm impressed with that Statistic!

Sooo what is it that GB is doing that other
countries should consider/adopt policy on??

Maybe we can learn from each other

if that is true; then I guess your option is
to go the puppy route which is just as
memorable (thinking of Pugsley) with that
in mind!

 

       
 

[Barkingjo]

I'm afraid i don't have the answer to that Imcpug.
Food for thught though, thats for sure.

[blanche]

The whole Puppy mill issue hasn't been as much in "vogue" as in GB as it is here.  I know that there has been an increase in rescues, but still no where near our numbers.

BarkingJo--there's another pug forum called Pug Authority that has a number of members from the United Kingdom.  Might be worth joining there as you could get some great advice from folks who know the breeders in the UK well.  Several of the members also work in rescue.

[Candace]

Hi BarkingJo and welcome. The world of pugs is certainly worth becoming a part of. They are wonderful family members. I have three and they are all boys. One of mine has had every health issue going, or so it seems. The other two have had some breathing issues and needed surgery. It is possible to have a pug that doesn't have any health issues, but just like people, problems can occur as they age. Of course, any dog can have an accident. Insurance is a good idea.
There is a lot of information about training and health issues on the forum.

[Barkingjo]

Thanks Blanche & gosh yes insurance is definitely top of our list candace!

[Kathy]

Hello Jo!

 Welcome to the group.

[Pam]

Welcome Barkingjo.

[Nancy-Jean]

Welcome to the forum.

[serenpugity]

Welcome to the Forum once again. Great place to start and congratulations on doing your research first. Joanne