How to Breed Pug Puppies
The pug is a fun loving dog who loves to be with his people, making him perfect for families with children. The pug is a sturdy dong with short hair who needs minimal grooming and exercise. The dog adapts well to apartment living due to his personality and small size. A pug usually weighs no more than 18 lbs. The American Kennel Club offers specific guidelines for ensuring the pugs live long and healthy lives, especially for those who are considering breeding.
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Learn all you can about the history of the pug by contacting the American Kennel Club (AKC) for its breed standard information. The "breed standard" are the guidelines set forth by generations of professional breeders and include all you need to know about size, color and common traits with the health and personality of pugs. These standards are what every responsible breeder should aspire to achieve. You are also encouraged to read books and articles devoted to everything about the Pug. The AKC also has videos you can purchase or you can find them at your local library.
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Purchase a female pug from an AKC recommended breeder. This will ensure that your Pug has been born of parents that are healthy and well cared for. Breeding success depends heavily on these factors. Ask for your new puppy's health records prior to purchasing, and take your pug for a health examination on your own.
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Contact the AKC for a listing of male pug owners who operate stud or sire services. Make sure that your female pug's sire has current health records that reflect a healthy animal and be certain that he is also AKC registered. You can only register the pups with the AKC if both pug parents are registered. This increases the health and value of the puppies. Create a signed contract with the owner of the male pug that lists charges for stud services and any other monetary issues.
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Mate your female pug after she has gone into her estrus or "heat" for the second time. Doing so too early will increase the risk of complications for the mother and her pups. Take your female pug to the male. Male pugs can become inhibited in unfamiliar surroundings, and this will limit success for natural mating to occur. Usually the pugs will follow their instincts, and human handlers will not have to do anything, but occasionally some guidance will be required. If both pugs are new to breeding, you may need to help them get physically positioned in the correct manner.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to naturally breed your pug, artificial insemination can be done by a veterinarian.
After the pups are born seek the advice of your veterinarian for weaning and health guidelines and the AKC for registration forms.
Breed for quality, not quantity, otherwise you will risk the lives of the pugs.
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- Photo Credit Curious Pug, focus on mouth and whiskers area of face. image by Paul Hill from Fotolia.com
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pugs r aweome---and the papered pups are gping for over a grand --this is a great site to find AKC endorsed breeders.
