Pug. BREED TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS FCI standard 253 Breed group 9-PET DOGS Breed section 11A-SMALL SIZE MOLOSSOIDS Origin China Size Very small Longevity 12-15 years Average litter size 2-4 puppies Temperament Affectionate, joyful, lively, courageous, intelligent, friendly, outgoing, playful, loyal Height 10-13 inches Male: 30-36 cm Female: 25-30 cm Weight 14-18 pounds Male: 6-9 kg Female: 6-8 kg Colors Fawn, black, apricot, silvery Adaptability The Pug can't stand loneliness, it is extremely loving, affectionate and easily adapts to its owner's rhythms. This breed is intolerant of both heat and cold. Adaptability to apartment living The Pug is a small pet breed that can live easily in any home. Tendency to bark Occasional Relationship with children The Pug is patient and willingly interacts with children, being very respectful and never impetuous. Relationship with cats - Relationship with dogs Extremely sociable breed with everyone, animals and humans. Openness to strangers The Pug is a calm dog that shows curiosity and sympathy towards everyone, strangers included. Watch ability It isn’t a watchdog, but it’s a good herald. Exercise needs Pugs should be taken for a walk every day and they enjoy energetic games. Trainability Quite simple training, but they can sometimes be stubborn. You need to be nice to them as they are very sensitive to tone of voice. Grooming Low maintenance: Pugs should be brushed weekly with a rubber curry brush to remove dead hair. Intelligence In the Breed Standard it is specified that the Pug is an intelligent breed, has a very active temperament and interacts willingly with everyone. Playfulness Playfulness is one of the distinctive traits of Pugs’ character. Health problems Hypoallergenic: NO. The Pug is generally healthy, but attention should be paid to eye diseases, patella dysplasia and aseptic necrosis of the femoral head. PRODUCTS MAINTENANCE • BANANA SHAMPOO (traditional / traditional plus): it is a shampoo with a pleasant banana scent, suitable for medium-haired dogs and cats. Its delicate and emollient action improves the elasticity of the hair, making it shiny and soft. ml 500 - 1.000 - 3.000 / 300 - 1.000 - 5.000 • BANANA CONDITIONER (traditional or traditional plus): It is an emollient product adding softness and shine to the coat of medium-haired animals. Its revitalizing properties make rough coats soft and easy to comb. ml 500 - 1.000 - 3.000 / 300 - 1.000 - 5.000 • PUPPY DON'T CRY face soap: its no tears formula gently cleanses the coat without depriving it of its necessary hydration. It also cleanses those red areas of the muzzle skinfolds, helping to remove dirt and balance skin pH level. 75 g • CLEAN EAR: lotion specially formulated for cleaning and hygiene of the ears. Facilitates the removal of earwax. 250 ml SHEDDING SEASON TREATMENT • MINERAL H SHAMPOO: anti-hair loss adjuvant with placenta extract, for dogs and cats. It is a shampoo indicated for dogs showing hair loss, dandruff and opaque hair. ml 250 – 3.000 + 6 drops of SIL PLUS moisturizing fluid to improve volume, shine and softness to the coat of dogs and cats. ml 100 • THE BEST ANDROMEDA CONDITIONER: with dog rose extract, it is a specific conditioner for dogs and cats with devitalized coats and very sensitive skin. ml 500 - 2.450 + DERMA PLUS CONDITIONER: it is highly concentrated and, when applied regularly, it deeply nourishes the dermis and hair, ensuring their health and well-being. ml 300 – 3.000 • PUPPY DON'T CRY face soap: (see above) + SIL PLUS: in the facial folds (see above)