
Breed Profile
Alaskan Malamute
- WEIGHT: 75 to 85 lbs
- HEIGHT: 23 to 25 inches
- COLOR(S): All white, gray, or black with white shading, mask or cap.
- BREED GROUP: Working
Breed Profile
Pug
WEIGHT: 14 to 18 lbs
HEIGHT: 10 to 11 inches
COLOR(S): Silver, fawn, apricot, or black, with black muzzle, mask, and ears.
GROOMING NEEDS:
EXERCISE NEEDS:
GOOD WITH DOGS:
WATCHDOG ABILITY:
DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
The Pug is a perky, rambunctious, loyal, affectionate and loving little dog with a happy disposition. It is very devoted, playful, charming, clever and mischievous with a heart-winning personality. This breed is highly intelligent. This dog requires lots of attention and may become jealous if its owner ignores it. The Pug is sensitive to the tone of your voice; harsh punishment is unnecessary. It can be a bit willful. It bores easily with repetitive training practices. It gets along well with other dogs and pets, and behaves impeccably with both children and visitors. The Pug makes a good watchdog, it doesn’t bark unnecessarily. It responds well to basic training but needs a gentle hand. The Pug is a strong dog, enjoys energetic games and will keep in better health if given regular exercise. But be careful not to over do it, especially if you see it start to wheeze.
GROOMING
Fine, smooth, short and glossy. It is easy to groom. Brush and comb with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. After bathing, dry it quickly and thoroughly to prevent chill. The creases on the face must be cleaned regularly. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder.
HEALTH
Pugs can suffer from luxating patellas, skin problems, deformities of the mouth and nose, eye and eyelid problems, heatstroke, hip dysplasia, Legg-Perthes disease, epilepsy, and Pug Dog Encephalitis.
EXERCISE
The Pug will enjoy a romp outdoors, or a walk around the block. Be aware, however, that this breed is also sensitive to strenuous exercise, and should not be over-exercised, as it is difficult for them to breathe. Daily, consistent, and non-strenuous exercise is the key.
TRAINING
Pugs respond well to basic training but need a gentle hand. They will be sensitive to your tone of voice, so harsh punishment is unnecessary. Learning Rate: High. Obedience – Medium. Problem Solving – Low.
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