Read About Pug Breeder

Pug breeders bring to you a rambunctious dog with lot of character in a small body. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Pug breeder - Breeder Facts

1. Professional Affiliations:

   CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI and ACR are some professional affiliations.

2. Why Use a Breeder:

   Pugs are one of the oldest breeds and believed to have originated around 400 BC. In case of such old breeders only a breeder of repute can offer good quality. Also due to its certain physical limitations puppies are born mostly with a caesarian section, which only a certified breeder can properly arrange and manage.

3. How to Find:

   Dogbreedinfo.com is a reliable source on finding a good puppy. There are many other such sites which list good breeders. Classifieds of local newspapers and local vets too have leads into available litter.

4. What to Expect:

   Normally breeders have a deposit form and contact info form filled out. Though many check the building licenses also of prospective owners.

5. Breeder's Surroundings:

   Pugs need to be bred in extremely careful surroundings because they are easily stressed by hot and cold weather. Also breeding surroundings should be clean and properly ventilated too.

Pug breeder - Newborn Facts

1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

   Average litter size is 2-5 pups which are generally born by a C-section due to the physical limitation of the pug.

2. Age To Be Sold:

   A pug puppy can be bought at 6-7 weeks of age.

3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

   Skull should be flat between the ears, strong jaws and ears that are folded over the tips brush the sides of the face.

4. Registry:

   It is registered under the matiff category as a toy group.

5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

   Coat color can be apricot, fawn, black and silver, muzzle should be black and ears preferably rose shaped. Moles on the cheeks are considered beauty spots. The teeth should meet in a slightly undershot bite. In best specimens the tail has a double curl on the back.

6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

   Depending on the bloodline they can cost from $1500 to $2000. Some show promising puppies can cost up to $2500 too.

7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

   Since it is an old breed a good pedigree definitely breeds better specimen. It would be helpful if you can meet eh parents of your pup or at least get their health records and certifications.

Pug breeder - Breeder Concerns

1. Breeder Reputation:

   A good breeder definitely knows his breed and makes sure that you know its health and care information beforehand. Referrals are definite way of judging a breeders reputation too.

2. Pet Health:

   They are difficult whelpers due to their large heads and tend to put on weight if overfed. They are also prone to skin diseases and keratites. They also tend to wheeze and snore and are extremely prone to catching colds.

3. Assurances:

   AKC certification, pedigree records and current health certification should be more than enough.