QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What is the procedure for adopting a pug puppy?

I keep a waiting list by date of request with your number and I call when the pups are born. I generally do not leave messages so giving me the best number to reach you gives you a better chance to get a puppy. If there is no answer I call the next one on my list. I will sometimes email too. It would be helpful to add your preference, black, fawn, male or female. If there is no preference please add that too.

1. A verbal commitment is all that is needed at birth.

2. In 1 to 2 weeks I will email you a deposit slip for $500. The deposit is to hold your puppy and is due within a week of receipt.

3. See current litters page for info on visits.

4. Puppy pick up is 8 weeks from birth. I begin scheduling pick up times between 4 and 8 weeks.

If for any reason I feel someone is not an acceptable puppy owner I will give back the deposit and reserve the right to not sell the puppy to the individual or family.

Where am I on the wait list?

PUPPY WAIT LIST

SEND PHONE NUMBER TO BE ADDED TO MY WAIT LIST.

My list is in my emails. I am not deleting anyone in my email list unless you tell me to, I'm just not adding them here. I will only contact people who emailed within the last 6 months, if you sent an email prior to 6 months and have not heard from me please send another email to say you are still interested. If you have found a puppy in the meantime an email would be appreciated.

Thank you for your patience with this complicated issue. I wish I had pups for all of you.

How much are your pups?

As of 2022/23 all pups will be $3000. *Subject to change.

(Verbal commitment at birth, $500 deposit when they are 2 weeks old, balance in cash on puppy pick up day.)

What do the pups come with?

Pups receive a 5 in 1 first puppy shot and are given a dewormer 3 times before going home. The nails are clipped twice since birth. I give everyone a toy with the sibling's scent and paperwork with the shot & dewormer information. The contract contains a 10 day MONEY BACK HEALTH GUARANTEE.

When can I visit the puppies?

Can I visit your dogs?

I don't allow visits when I don't have pups. When I do have a litter each new parent comes up to 2 times as it is. If I have a litter of 6 that's 12 visits with some people staying over an hour each time with sometimes 3 or 4 kids, in-laws or friends with them. That's a lot of people in and out of my house so I try to keep the visits to a minimum when I can.

I don't allow visits until the pups are least 4 weeks if you are bringing children under 12.

VISITS AT 2 WEEKS FOR THOSE OF YOU WITHOUT CHILDREN UNDER 12. A CASH DEPOSIT OF $500 IS DUE AT THAT TIME. If you wish to visit with children at 4 weeks or live too far to visit and only want to come for puppy pick up, a deposit is required by mail at 2 weeks. I will send out deposit slips when pups are about 1 week. Thank you.

ONE VISIT PER PUPPY (At 2 weeks OR 4 weeks)

No exceptions.

The pups are tiny and susceptible to outside germs. Prior to 4 weeks they have no personality and look like hamsters. Even then I've been trying to cut back because I used to allow visits all the time but some ruined it for all so now I prefer 1 visit per family. It's a long story but I sometimes had whole families show up at my door (kids, grandparents, in-laws, you name it) and it would be chaos and confusion. People would pick up pups when asked not to, 1 lady dropped one and my adult dogs would go nuts with all the people. I have always kept everyone updated with weekly and sometimes daily pictures and videos. I do that with every litter.

So having said that, I do require a verbal commitment when pups are born and a $500 deposit within two weeks. If for any reason you change your mind prior to the puppies being 4 weeks old I will gladly give back your deposit. After 4 weeks I will retain the deposit because it's not fair to me and everyone else on the wait list to hold up a puppy for 4 weeks.

After having sent in your deposit and you want to visit please email me when the pups are almost 4 weeks to set up an appointment.

PLEASE NO OTHER DOGS ALLOWED. A lot of people want to bring their dog to see if it will get along with the new pup. First, let me say that the pups are just barely learning their legs at 4 weeks, they cannot interact with another adult dog they never met with strangers all around. This is a scary time/age for new puppies. The main reason I don't want other dogs here is that the puppies don't get their 1st set of shots until they're 7 or 8 weeks old. They have some immunities from their mother's milk at birth but this eventually wears off sometime before their shots are due. So as not to put the pups at risk I also ask people visiting to wash their hands before handling puppies, especially if you have other pets at home. I'm sure most people's animals are up to date on vaccines but dogs can be carriers of some diseases and not actually be effected.

Thank you for your understanding.

Do the puppies come with registration papers?

No, I do not provide puppy registration papers because they are not needed by you unless you are going to be a breeder and I do not give permission to breed my puppies, they are for pets only. I used to provide limited registration papers but found that no one took the time and extra expense to register their individual puppy with the papers I provided. My adult dogs are registered with the AKC, CKC and FCI dog registries.

How old are puppies when they go home?

Puppies are totally weaned between 5 and 6 weeks old. They interact with mom, siblings and the other adults for another week or 2. Puppies go home at approximately 8 weeks old.

How old are your dogs?

All my female dogs are under the age of 5. I only breed my females until the age of 5 and then they are adopted out at no charge to carefully selected individuals.

Are males or females better?

These are my experiences so only my opinions and I'm sure there are exceptions. This is tricky because they both have good points and bad points. Males are more relaxed, laid back and obedient but harder to walk since they sniff every pole, tree or mailbox, lol.

Females are smaller so easier to carry and lighter on your lap, cuter outfits to wear but a little more stubborn and less laid back.

Should I use a collar or a harness?

Although my dogs are trained to not pull so I use a collar instead of a harness, it is highly recommended for short nose breeds to have a harness. This is especially important until you can train your puppy or dog to not pull when you are walking.

What size harness or collar should I buy?

Since all pups are different sizes (males usually bigger but not always) some pups tiny, some huge, you should wait until you pick up your puppy and try one on at the pet store. Some will wear small and others xtra small. Different brands run differently too. Average puppy size when going home can run from 3-5 lbs. but sometimes there are smaller ones.

Do I need to clean my pug's

nose roll / wrinkle every day?

This depends on the size of your pug's nose roll. Some rolls are smaller and require very minimal care. Whenever you bathe the dog will be sufficient, if your dog swims in your pool this will keep it clean too. If you feel the need to clean it more frequently then baby wipes work great. I also found when you have more than one dog they sometimes lick and clean each others nose rolls, lol.

Crate Training For A Pug

What size crate should I buy?

The standard crate size for Pugs is 16in. to 22in. in length. If you want you can purchase your dog a crate that is one size larger than his recommended size. Keep in mind that males tend to be bigger than females. To use this size for a puppy you can purchase one with a divider so you can limit their space or you can just put a box in the back.

Contrary to popular belief, crating a dog is not a cruel act. In fact, providing a dog with proper crate training is, in actuality, a positive thing. What makes it so positive? The following are five reasons:

When dog’s lived in the wild a den was there home. The den provided them with shelter and protection. This instinct is still engrained in your Pug. With proper crate training, your Pug will use his crate as his den and be able to totally relax in this special area which is solely his own.

When you give your Pug a crate he has a place where he can feel secure. He won’t feel as if he’s being isolated, anymore than a baby does when in a playpen.

Crate Pug training helps to make housebreaking an easier task. Since a dog does not naturally want to eliminate in his home, he will choose to refrain from doing so until you take him out.

When your Pug is effectively crate trained he will bark and chew less, and be provided a safe place to stay when you are not home to keep him out of mischief.

A crate is a safe and comfortable place for your dog when traveling.

Introducing your dog to the crate

The following are a few basic guidelines you can follow to make sure that your Pug associates his crate with comfort and safety:

To begin this Pug training, place small pieces of treat or your dog’s favorite kibble in the crate. You can also try feeding him in the crate to crate the same effect of making the crate inviting to your pooch. If your Pug is unsure about going into the crate right away to eat his treats or food, first place the treats just outside the door. Once he is comfortable with this, move the food inside the crate.

When you are first introducing your Pug to his crate, always praise him when he enters it. Never try to push, pull or get him into the crate by force.

Crate your Pug for short periods while you are at home. You will find that he will respond better to the crate when he knows you are still near him. During the first times you start the Pug training with the crate, close him up in his crate and stay where he can see you. As he becomes comfortable with this, take the next step and leave the room for short periods (5 minutes to start then gradually make it longer). When you get your Pug used to your absence while you are still at home, he will not associate being crated with your total absence from the house.

How long should I crate my dog?

It depends on how old your Pug is. Here are the basic guidelines you can follow:

9-10 weeks – between 30 and 60 minutes

11-14 weeks – between 1 and 3 hours

15-16 weeks – between 3 and 4 hours

17 + weeks – between 4 and 5 hours

*Note: You should never crate your Pug for more than 5 hours at a time!

What should I put in my dog’s crate?

Even when you are in the process of crate Pug training, there are certain things you need to make sure are in your Pug’s crate, especially if you plan on leaving him closed up inside it for any length of time. The following are the essential furnishings his crate will need:

Toys – two or three favorite or different toys will do (IE. Kong, ball, plush toy. Just make sure it is nothing he can choke on).
Water – If your Pug will be in his crate for two hours or more, attach a small hamster-style water dispenser to the cage. Fill it with ice water.
Bedding – Place a blanket or towel on the floor of the crate so your Pug has a comfy place to lie down. If during the Pug training your puppy eliminates on the towel remove and clean it and do not put it back in the cage until he is properly housebroken.

Where Should I keep the crate?

Keep the crate in a well used area of your home; essentially wherever you and your family spend the most of your time. This could be the living room, family room, kitchen or hallway near the entrance. You don’t want your Pug feeling isolated while he is being crated.

When you shouldn’t crate your Pug

There are times when you shouldn’t crate your dog even when you are going through Pug training.

Your Pug is vomiting or has diarrhea.
Your Pug is too young to control his bladder
You must leave him alone for longer than is recommended for his age or longer than 5 hours.
Your Pug has not eliminated before being crated
The temperature is really hot or cold
Your Pug has not be exercise properly
Never use the crate as a punishment.

Pug training in relation to a crate is something that will become easier with time. Be patient and persistent with your pup. The sooner he understands that the crate is his special sanctuary, the less he will reject it.

How should I contain my puppy

until it's potty trained?

There are several options but the main thing to think about is rugs. All rugs should be removed from the area your pup will spend most of it's time. A baby gate to section off a kitchen or room with ceramic tiles is ideal. If this isn't possible you may want to consider a portable puppy playpen that can be used indoors or out.

Below is a pic of the one I use.