Pugs demand a lot of attention and affection from their owners and may become jealous if they feel ignored or left out of family activities. They make a habit of following their owners every move and they love to curl up in a nice warm lap. Grooming a Pug s shorthaired coat is easy. Brush and comb the smooth coat daily with a firm bristled brush and clean the creases on the dog s face daily. Shampoo these dogs only when necessary.
Pugs enjoy energetic games in which they receive moderate levels of exercise.
This breed has a tendency to eat more than it should and may become obese quickly as a result. Feeding these dogs in moderation and seeing that they get some regular activity will increase their life span that can range from 12 to 15 years on average. A number of health problems that Pugs are susceptible to make them better suited for living indoors. Pugs tend to snore and wheeze quite a bit too. In general they are not hard to care for and make very devoted family pets that are very good with children.