Thread: Pug dogs as pets?

The wife and kids have decided they would like a pug, I have leed on some this morning and off for a look. They want 3,000 baht which sounds cheap enough.
Has anyone had any experince with the breed ?
Cheers

Originally Posted by Rigger

Has anyone had any experince with the breed ?

Yes,………..my grandmother had one for years. Wonderful little dog.

Clearly the OP not willing to part good money for a healthy breed from a reputable background.
Suggest getting a "Soi dog" as they are pretty resilient to the deceases & scum of Thailand.

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Suggest getting a "Soi dog" as they are pretty resilient to the deceases & scum of Thailand.

That's why I'll do when my pure breeds pop their clogs.

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Clearly the OP not willing to part good money for a healthy breed from a reputable background.
Suggest getting a "Soi dog" as they are pretty resilient to the deceases & scum of Thailand.

i agree with above, i have had a springer spaniel, a rottweiler and a golden labrador and all died early with intestinal probs, you just cant stop them eating anything they find, have soi dogs now and although they are thick and virtually unteachable they have a very good temperament.

Originally Posted by bigneilo

and although they are thick and virtually unteachable they have a very good temperament.

bit like.........nah, I will resist.....

You know what they say about a dog an its owner

Lt Has Got A Little Pug, Much Cuter Than Him, Maybe You Should Give Him A Call..

My mum had one for years, great pet. And a real character.

Loy Toy has a pug. I'm sure he'll be along soon with his input.

Originally Posted by nedwalk

Lt Has Got A Little Pug, Much Cuter Than Him, Maybe You Should Give Him A Call..

Yep and she's a little beauty.

Doesn't drop a lot of hair and makes a great house dog, very easy to teach, great with the kids but you must make sure that the dog doesn't have a hereditary blood disease which is common with the breed in Thailand.

All in all one of the best dogs I have ever owned.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

There are diseases that Pugs are prone to- you really want a dog with a proper (check it with the Thai Kennel Club) pedigree that shows ancestors with clearances if possible (you ain't getting this with a 3K dog)- this doesn't mean your dog will never get sick, but there will be a greater chance it won't be genetically predisposed to certain debilitating or fatal health conditions.

Unfortunately, the reality of cheap 'pure-bred' dogs in Thailand (and pretty much everywhere else) is that you often get a lot of inbreeding and health problems.

A healthy pug can live 14 years or more- a sick one can die early and cost you a lot in vet bills along the way.

^^What he said.

A neighbour of mine bought 3 Pugs from some fukcing "puppy farm" here, and he had a lot of health and behaviour problems with them. Thais tend to go for the "cute" breeds and they just knock them out to order here.
Obviously a lot of vet's bills as well.

Tbh, you shouldn't be thinking purely "price" with dogs.

Originally Posted by kmart

A neighbour of mine bought 3 Pugs from some fukcing "puppy farm" here

I went to one. Never again. I'd never seen so many fcuked up dogs in metal cages before.

My friends just got one paid £650 very cute.

Originally Posted by Rigger

The wife and kids have decided they would like a pug, I have leed on some this morning and off for a look. They want 3,000 baht which sounds cheap enough.
Has anyone had any experince with the breed ?
Cheers

We've had 4 pugs over the years - they are a terrific breed - loyal and great with kids. A great choice of pet

^^That is cute.

Small yappers and ankle pinchers. Cute, but I'd get a proper dog.

Old women keep them as fanny lickers.

Originally Posted by Pol the Pot

Small yappers and ankle pinchers. Cute, but I'd get a proper dog.

That's 2 of the things they ain't. Daughter has one and he's a real character. Barks to let us know when someone's near the front door but never barks out in public at other dogs. Brave as well he'll attempt to greet and play with any other dog he meets and just gives them a what the hells is up with you look if they turn nasty on him.You'll need a body leash not a neck leash as you don't want to put a strain on the neck as their eyes can pop out! Often lies on his back when he sleeps and snores like a little old man! Funny as you like.

They don't do well in the heat either and ours anyway sheds a lot of hair. So some minuses but the pluses outweigh.

can't coment on the Pug, but we have 2 x Shi_tsus and 1 Poodle, no Yappers or Barking, but as Comanions and ''Yes we are part of Your Family'' its like having 3 x 2 year old in the house all the time,

Well thanks for the comments.
Missed out on the pug yesterday and no it wasn't from a puppy farm, but will be heading to pet selling area in khon kean today.
Note I do have a bitsa soi dog already as a guard dog, this little One will be a in doors dog.

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Clearly the OP not willing to part good money for a healthy breed from a reputable background.
Suggest getting a "Soi dog" as they are pretty resilient to the deceases & scum of Thailand.

Clearly you have your head up your ass again