Why Are Pugs Not Suitable for Home Raising? 1. Very difficult to train. Compared to working dogs like Golden Retrievers and Labradors, the intelligence of Pugs really can’t compare. Editor Boqi specifically looked into it: among over a hundred known dog breeds, Pugs rank near the bottom. What does this mean? It’s like when trainers train Golden Retrievers and Alaskan Malamutes, experienced trainers only need to give commands 5 times for them to understand, and they can quickly respond next time, with a compliance rate as high as 95%. They basically learn after just one lesson!

But Pugs are different. Usually, it takes hundreds of training sessions and exercises just to barely get them to understand, and their first-time response and execution rate is only about 25%, compared to the 95% of Golden Retrievers. So if you see a well-behaved Pug, you must give the dog's owner a thumbs-up, because getting a Pug to understand commands is really not easy!

Why Are Pugs Not Suitable for Home Raising

2. Not as docile as they appear

At first sight, everyone is always fooled by the simple and cute appearance of Pugs, but in reality, Pugs are very aggressive! First of all, you should know that Pugs originate from Tibet in China, and their local fellow is the Tibetan Mastiff. You don’t need me to explain how fierce Tibetan Mastiffs are, so Pugs have a violent side as well!

Usually, a Pug bites without any warning, giving a baffling feeling; it decides to bite purely based on its temperament. So if it’s not a well-trained Pug, be very careful about their attacks!

3. Eats too much

Usually, when Pugs are puppies, people should have noticed that their appetite is quite larger than other dogs of the same size! When they grow into adults, the difference becomes even more obvious because adult Pugs are bigger in size and consume more energy, so their food intake is correspondingly greater. This is why many people say Pugs eat way too much!

Actually, this can be somewhat controlled if we regulate their food intake properly and ensure they get enough nutrients!

Why Are Pugs Not Suitable for Home Raising

4. Severe shedding

When you normally hold a Pug, you might be happy with its smooth fur, but when it sheds, things get awkward! If you don’t clean well, in a few days, your house will be filled with Pug hair. So when the shedding season comes, you need to promptly clean up the fallen fur!

Pugs mainly shed in spring and autumn. If you find heavy shedding in other seasons, it means you might be making mistakes with their diet! When feeding, avoid salty and greasy food, as those can cause excessive shedding in Pugs!

5. Excessive drooling

The deep purple tongue of a Pug is its symbol, but for owners, it can be embarrassing because you will often see drool around the Pug’s mouth and chin. So, you need to ensure the Pug drinks plenty of water and keep their diet light. Avoid feeding overly salty, sweet, or spicy foods as they can increase drooling!

6. Strong body odor

Most dogs have some body odor, and Pugs are no exception. Their abundant fur sometimes traps skin secretions underneath, leading to unpleasant smells! Also, their anal glands and bad breath need regular checking and care!

7. Proud and stubborn personality

Pugs have a rather aloof personality. If you take them out for a walk, they completely ignore other dogs, unlike Huskies that run around everywhere! Besides being aloof, Pugs are famously stubborn. Once they have made up their mind, owners find it hard to change them!

8. Prone to illnesses

Pugs' thick fur makes them prone to skin diseases. In addition, they are susceptible to obesity. Due to the many folds on their face, they can also get inward eyelashes (entropion)!

Why Are Pugs Not Suitable for Home Raising

9. Too lazy

The impression of Pugs is very different from dogs like Teddy or Huskies that are hyperactive. Pugs like quietness. Quiet is fine, but the problem is that Pugs are way too quiet; not just quiet, one word: lazy! Whenever they can lie down, they absolutely won’t stand. Other dogs get excited and run around your feet when you get home, but adult Pugs barely react and barely wag their tails as a gesture!

10. Snore while sleeping

Have you ever heard of a dog waking itself up with its own snoring? Yes, this strange dog exists, and it’s the Pug.

After reading why Pugs are not suitable for home raising, do you still want to have a Pug?