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The history of the Pug puppy is vague. Breeders believe the breed is approximately 4,000 years old and most believe that it was originally the result of a combination of Pekingese and Bulldog. Many people believe that the breed was originally an Asian breed until the Dutch explorers introduced the small dog to Europe.

In recent years the Pug dog breed has been enjoying a growing popularity. The Pug is a toy breed of dog, the average height of the a full grown Pug is ten to eleven inches tall and they typically weigh between fourteen and eighteen pounds. Dog owners are thrilled to find that they have a variety of colors to choose from when looking for a new Pug puppy. Pugs can be apricot-fawn, silver or black.

The Pug puppy’s coat is short, fine and soft to the touch. Pug puppies have a black mask on their faces that cover their cheeks, muzzle and ears, before tracing down the Pug’s back. The Pug’s smashed in face and bulging eyes are very distinctive. The Pug’s tail curls up and over its back. The breed became an international phenomenon when it appeared in the original Men In Black movie.

The Pug puppy has an endearing personality. Dog lovers would find it hard to find a happier breed of dog. The best thing about the pug is that it gets seems to get along with everybody and everything. It likes people, children, cats and other dogs. Dog lovers are surprised that a dog with such an amicable nature also makes an excellent watchdog. The reason the Pug puppy makes such a great watchdog is because it’s alert. It’s impossible for someone to approach the house without the Pug noticing.

Pug puppies are active but as long as they’re routinely walked they do well in apartments. Pug puppies are an excellent choice for a dog owner who also doesn’t want to spend a lot of time grooming. Occasionally running a brush over the Pug’s short coat and routinely trimming the small dog’s nails is all the grooming the average Pug puppy requires.

The Pug does have some health concerns that the owner needs to be aware of. Owners have to keep an eye on the puppy’s protruding eyes to make sure they aren’t punctured or scratched. Pug owners need to watch to make sure their Pug puppy doesn’t over eat or develop respiratory problems.

Bringing home a Pug puppy can be both an exciting and terrifying time, both for you and the new puppy. This is the first time your Pug puppy has been separated from its mother and litter mates, adding the separation to the fact that the puppy is in a strange environment and it bound to be a stressful time for your new pup. Your state of mind might not be any better. You are responsible for a new life, one that isn’t housebroken. The key to keeping the big day as stress free as possible is to be organized. Continue Reading »

It seems like more and more people today are deciding they want to own a Chihuahua puppy over other dog breeds. However, before jumping into such a big decision, it is important to take a step back and realize it entitles. This article will help you understand how to successfully raise a Chihuahua puppy.

Chihuahua puppies are most known for two things; being cute, and being small. There is nothing wrong with them being cute, but being so small means they can get injured or even killed much easier than larger dog breeds. All it takes is a careless child running through your house to accidentally step on or knock something onto your Chihuahua puppy. If you have a house with small children or other dogs, it is important to always keep them separate from your puppies. It is your responsibility to provide a safe environment for your Chihuahua puppy.

One of the first things you want to do when you get your new puppy is to call and schedule an appointment to take them to your Veterinarian. Puppies need to go periodically to get their sets of shots and vaccines. These are an important part of raising a healthy Chihuahua puppy and keeping them protected from deadly diseases, such as the infamous “Parvo”.

Since your Chihuahua will be an indoor pet, you should start the potty-training process the first day you get your puppy. Many people are misinformed about the proper way to handle the potty-training task. So, forget what you’ve heard in the past, and follow these guidelines. Take your puppy outside to go potty the same area every time. This will let them become used to the area and associate it with potty-time. Stay out there with your puppy and speak a command, such as “go potty”. When they are good and potty outside, give them a treat and lots of affection. It is a good idea to keep your puppy confined in a crate during the night time to help prevent them from having potty accidents. Most animals don’t want to sleep where they pee, which is why keeping them in a crate is an effective way of training a puppy. Just remember to take your puppy outside first thing in the morning, chances are they held their pee and will go potty much faster. You don’t want to keep your puppy locked up in a crate all day. You can let them roam around in a safe area of the house as long as you can keep a close eye on them. When you see them have an accident indoors (yes, they will have accidents), simply say “No!”, or “Bad Boy!”, and immediately take them outside to their same spot to potty. You don’t ever need hit or spank your puppy. Chihuahuas respond well to positive reinforcement, and the opposite for negative.

To help your puppy grow up to be less aggressive it is important to socialize them with other people and animals at an early age. Doing so will let them become comfortable being around others and should make them less “snappy”. You can socialize your puppy by taking them over to a relatives house, carrying them in a pet carrier through the mall, going to the pet store, or just going outside to a public park.

It is a big responsibility to take a Chihuahua puppy under your care, but you will develop a loving bond with them that will last a lifetime. Just remember to take care of your puppy and give them the love they deserve.

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So, you are looking to buy a dog, and, more specifically, a Bull Terrier. This is a great breed of dog but a little tricky to buy. There is so much you need to know when looking to buy this breed of dog, so here are some things to look for when buying a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

1. When buying a dog, especially this dog, you need to make sure that you ask to see the originals of the Pedigree papers. With this you should be able to check the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeder’s documentation, which will include the Kennel and Prefix number. Also, make sure that this information is up to date.

You may not want to do this because you do not want to be a bother to the breeder; but, if they are a serious breeder they will expect you to ask for this information. If at any point they seem to be hesitant to give you this information you should begin to get suspicious about the pedigree of the dog.

The reason this information is important is because this breed of Bull Terriers Continue Reading »