Did you know...

Pugs sleep, on average 13 hours a day.


I wish I could do that too!


In a controlled research study, cats and dogs sleep on average 14 hours daily, but wake up more frequently than people. They also tend to adjust their sleep habits with that of their household.

Some Fun!!

Go here to see the super cute video that shows you which one it is!!!!!

http://www.dogheirs.com/misst/posts/1161-spot-the-baby-pug

Laugh for the Day:

AND......

Check out the art work by M. Holzer on E-bay!

http://stores.ebay.com/Fine-Art-and-Laughter-by-M-Holzer

Hilarious! He is obviously a dog lover! Check out the Full Monty!

Just for fun!!!! Happy 4th!

Pug Shirt....what do you think??

Some Pug Sites

 Pug Rescue Network - Serving Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois

http://www.pugrescuenetwork.com/other/index.htm

Pug Dog Club of America

http://www.pugs.org/

Pug Village - Pug info 

http://www.pugvillage.com/

Prevent dog bites-Know the Signs

If you are in San Francisco!!

Update on Buster!! (original post 06/27/2012)

Several interested parties! Should be going to a new home soon!

 

When it is too hot for your pooch!

Join Lovebugs rescue THIS Saturday for our first Lovebugs Rescue Reunion! We'll be having a potluck so if you'd like to bring something to contribute, but most importantly bring your Lovebug ♥

 We will also have all our adoptables at this event. 

 Find us at: 2129 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, CA from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Sat 6/30/12

Have a Pug-Tastic Day!

From a friend on Facebook:

Look what I just got at the carson shelter! He's a purebred 5 year old pug named Buster. He will be up for adoption once he is neutered. I convinced the owners to go get him vaccinated and they actually did!! He comes with all of his paperwork and information, as his owners are moving to Texas and told me they cannot take him..WTF is wrong with people? Please contact me for adoption information ASAP, as I'm sure this little love will not be available for long!

Go to: http://www.facebook.com/laurieb1  and send a message if interested!

Update:

 Several interested parties! Will be going to a new home soon!!

 

From a friend on Facebook:

Almost daily someone contacts me for help with dogs they pulled or found. Funds are low or gone and they desperately try to find help! I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do though! Take over, pay everything and do the leg work? Well, here is what I do and ANYONE can do the same:

•take good photos and videos
•post on Petfinder, Adopt-a-dog, Dogster, Craigslist LA, OC & SD
•post DAILY
•make flyers, put at vet offices, pet shops, coffee houses, whole food stores, groomers and all throughout town
•contact rescue groups to do courtesy posting on their websites
•send emails to friends, family and co-workers. Ask them to network
•take dog to adoption events on week-ends
•keep raising funds
•have yard sales and have people donate items

Yep, almost a full time job, isn't it! Takes away from the week-end fun, the little knickknacks left and right we're used to buy, the vacations or restaurant & spa visits. I often wish I had someone magically appear to do all this for me and the dogs I find, (take over so that I can wash my hands clean), BUT I don't either. And I'm just another animal lover just like many others...

 

 

Please like my Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/3pugshelpingothers

Page for dogs and animals in need!

http://www.teamaspca.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&eventID=512&participantID=1604

Help me raise money for the ASPCA and their programs. I am running my 1st 1/2 marathon straight from the couch to help this cause!

Every penny counts!

Thank you for your support!

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Please help me raise money for the ASPCA. Above is my Donor site. Every penny counts!

History of the Pug

Interested in the history of the Pug dog breed?

The pug has been known by many names: mopshond in Holland (which refers to his grumbling tendencies); mops in Germany, and Dutch or Chinese pug in England. The word pug is derived either from the Latin pugnus, meaning fist, as the head may have resembled a clenched fist, or from the marmoset "pug" monkeys that were popular pets in the 18th century and that the pug dogs somewhat resemble. Whatever the name, one thing is true: The pug's official motto multum in parvo ("a lot in a little") fits him exactly. The pug is somewhat of an exception in the toy group because he is perhaps the only breed to be descended from mastiff forebears. Although his exact ancestry has been lost in antiquity, the pug retains many mastiff characteristics. This is an ancient breed, one of several miniaturized in Asia, where he was a favorite pet of Buddhist monasteries in Tibet many centuries ago. In China, the facial wrinkles were an essential breed feature, most notably the "prince mark," or vertical wrinkle on the forehead, which bore a resemblance to the Chinese character for "prince." Pugs probably came to Holland by way of the Dutch East India Trading Company. They became quite popular and were recognized as the official dog of the House of Orange after one saved the life of Prince William by sounding an alarm at the approach of Spanish soldiers in 1572. By 1790, the pug could be found in France; Napoleon's wife Josephine used her pug to carry messages to Napoleon when she was imprisoned. Pugs were first brought to England during Victorian times and became incredibly popular with the wealthy, displacing the King Charles spaniel as the favored royal breed. Several pugs were brought to England from China in 1886. A year earlier, the breed had been recognized by the AKC. Since that time, he has remained popular as both a pet and show dog.
Copyright © 1998, 2005 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. based on
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DOG BREEDS by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

More Info on the Pug

Picture: Kent and Donna Dannen

Family: companion, mastiff (bulldog)

Area of origin: China

Original function:  lap dog

Average size of male: Ht: 10-11, Wt: 14-18

Average size of female: Ht: 10-11, Wt: 14-18

Other names: mops, Carlin

Pug Dog Temperament

A delightful blend of dignity and comedy, the pug is an amiable, playful and confident companion. He can be stubborn and headstrong, but he is pleasant and generally willing to please. He loves to cavort and show off.

Pug Dog Care

The pug needs daily exercise, either in the form of a lively game or a moderate walk on leash. He does not do well in heat and humidity and should not be kept outdoors. He needs minimal coat care but daily cleaning of facial wrinkles. His smooth coat needs only occasional brushing to remove dead hairs; however, the wrinkles need regular cleaning and drying to prevent skin infections. The pug wheezes and snores.

Pug Dog Health

Major concerns: none
Minor concerns: elongated palette, stenotic nares, patellar luxation, Legg - Perthes, entropion
Occasionally seen: epilepsy
Suggested tests: (eye)
Life span: 12-15 years
Note: Skin fold dermatitis occurs if wrinkles are not regularly cleaned. The pug cannot tolerate heat and is sensitive to anesthesia. He is prone to corneal abrasion and obesity.

 

 

AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Pug

The Pug is well described by the phrase "multum in parvo" which means "a lot of dog in a small space." They are recognized for their even-tempers, playful personalities, and their outgoing, loving dispositions. This square and cobby breed comes in fawn, silver fawn, apricot fawn or black, with a well-defined "mask" on his muzzle. A popular companion dog, the pug also excels in the show ring.
A Look Back
The Pug is one of the oldest breeds of dogs and has flourished since before 400 BC. Most researchers agree that the breed comes from Asia, due to its similarities to the Pekingese. China is the earliest known source for Pugs, where they were pets of the Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. The breed next appeared in Japan and Europe, becoming popular when Prince William II became the King of England. He owned Pugs and they became the fashionable breed for generations.

Right Breed for You?
The Pug’s reason for living is to be near their people and to please them, and their sturdiness makes them a family favorite. They are comfortable in small apartments because they need minimal exercise, but the breed can adapt easily to all situations. The Pug sheds, but its short coat requires little grooming.

• Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
• Weighting between 14 to 18 pounds.
• Companion dog.

© The American Kennel Club, Inc.

What is under there?????

Pug Tails!

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