Pug myths will circulate and it is important to be able to separate the true facts from the false. If you are interested in buying a pug, you need to be aware of the real concerns and weed out all the false information currently circulating. Pugs are very friendly little dogs that love to be around people. They come in many colors, silver, black, apricot, fawn, and tan. They are generally very compact dogs with square bodies.
There are some myths floating around that state that you can stop your pug from shedding. In response to this I would mention a well known statement that is used by pug owners. Pugs only shed once, for 365 days. Pugs never stop shedding; They shed everywhere and all the time. You’ll see fur on your clothes, carpets, furniture, and any area your pug is in. Be prepared with that vacuum, as you will be using it a lot.
One of the interesting and not entirely untrue pug myths is that pugs’ eyes can bulge out. This can really happen, but the eyes don’t pop out on their own. A pug’s eye will pop out if an accident occurs or some action happens in perfect order and the eye pops out. If immediate medical attention is sought, your dog should be fine. It is also important to remember that it does not happen to all dogs, in fact very few Pugs have this problem. However, it does happen, so you should be aware of it.
Many people also think that pugs are very lazy and inactive. It is true that pugs like to sleep, but they are very social and active dogs. Many times, pug owners who aren’t home much find that they’ll be buying another pug to keep the first dog company. Pugs have very strong personalities and like to be around others. To show your pug who’s boss, you need to be prepared to be assertive, otherwise your dog will trample on you.
One of the most damaging pug myths, which also applies to most dogs, is that pugs can eat chocolate. This is completely untrue as all forms of chocolate contain theobromine which is harmful to dogs. The reason your dog may not have had a problem with chocolate in the past is that each chocolate contains varying amounts of theobromine. It’s better to be safe than sorry and you should completely eliminate chocolate from your dog’s diet.
