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Dog Breed: Pug

Somebody told me the other day they had no idea what a pug was, hence this adorable breed of dog has to be my next description.

General:
One of the lesser known dogs in the UK, this breed gained a significant rise in popularity following the pug who starred alongside Will Smith in Men In Black.

frank men in blackThis breed is stocky, good natured and loving, and makes a good family pet when children are old enough to play nicely.  I say that because of the need to be careful around their eyes – see Health section for more detail.

Their tail curls over at the back, the tighter the curl the better and a double curl is considered perfect.

Height: 10 – 11 inches fully grown
Weight: 14 - 18 lbs
Average Litter Size: 3 – 4 pups – or puglets as they are often affectionately known
Life Expectancy: 12 – 14 years
Price: Expect to pay around £800 - £1000 for pugs as they are difficult to breed and to care for in a litter

pug puppyColour:
They have fine, glossy coats, which Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 27, 2008 | 1 | Dog Breeds

Aggressive Dog Breeds?

shih tzu dogI am absolutely sick of hearing that such and such a breed is aggressive, this one is aggressive, etc., and today took the biscuit when I read that the shih tzu and llasa apso should be avoided as they ‘get cranky around kids’.  Hang on a minute Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 10, 2008 | 1 | Dog Breeds

Number 1 Endangered Breed Of Dog

glen of imaal dogsThese gorgeous pups are Glen of Imaal terriers and are at the top of the Kennel Club’s endangered breeds list. There are only 25 breeding bitches left in the UK and these five pups are five of only 36 puppies born and registered with the KC last year. Compare that to the 45,000 labradors registered in the same period. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29, 2008 | 0 | Dog Breeds

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu DogIt seems only right that I start with a short description of my own dog’s breed, the Shih Tzu.

General:
A popular family dog in the UK at the moment, this breed is friendly and not aggressive. They are cuddly, and are known as non-shedding. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 16, 2008 | 8 | Dog Breeds