Pugs are charming and loving, but they are also a huge responsibility. So before you start looking for a Pug, you should make sure that you really want one!

A good thing to do is to first learn about the breed (you can start off with our “Pug Facts”) and talk to people who already have a Pug or two. You should also make sure that everybody in your family is ready for the long-term commitment of owning a Pug.

Generally, you should avoid buying your pug puppy in a pet store. These dogs are sometimes bred in puppy mills and under dreadful conditions. Instead, research the Pug breeders in your area and try to talk to people who have bought puppies from them in the past.

When you have found a breeder that comes highly recommended, make sure to ask for the medical history of the puppy’s parents. If the parents have had health problems, the risk is huge that these same problems are passed down to their puppies.

Last but not least, if you’re out “shopping” for a Pug, it is always a GREAT idea to adopt one. There are many orphan Pugs out there, and truthfully, besides maybe saving his or her life, what could be better than giving an adorable homeless Pug a loving home?

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For more information, read the article: "Ten Things To Look For In A Breeder"