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Connect with responsible Pug breeders and find the ideal breeding partner for your charming companion
Essential characteristics to consider when breeding these charming companions
13-15 years
With proper care
Charming, Playful
Loving companion
Discover what makes Pugs exceptional breeding companions and why they're treasured worldwide
Pug mothers demonstrate remarkable dedication to their puppies. Despite breathing challenges, their maternal instincts shine through, creating loving environments for raising confident, well-socialized puppies.
C-section success rate with planning
Devoted mothers raise charming puppies
Breeding Pugs means preserving living history from ancient China. Their imperial heritage and charming personalities create puppies that bring joy to families worldwide.
Every Pug puppy captures hearts instantly. Their wrinkled faces, curly tails, and clownish personalities create an irresistible package that attracts devoted owners worldwide.
Pugs' "multum in parvo" (much in little) perfectly describes their personality. When you breed Pugs, you're passing on generations of companion excellence that creates perfect family members.
Breeding preserves centuries of companion excellence
These exceptional traits make Pugs one of the most rewarding companion breeds to work with
Follow these essential guidelines for responsible and successful Pug breeding
Perfect maturity ensures safe deliveries! Modern veterinary care, including planned C-sections, creates excellent outcomes for mothers and puppies.
Comprehensive testing creates thriving Pugs!
Once per year maximum
2-3 litters lifetime
12-18 months between
Planned C-sections ensure safe arrivals! Modern veterinary excellence provides comfortable deliveries.
Air conditioning essential
Climate Control:
Temperature comfort ensures happy, healthy Pugs throughout breeding!
Nostril Width
Select for open nostrils
Palate Assessment
Check for clear airways
Activity Recovery
Quick recovery shows good breathing
Your focus on breathing wellness creates comfortable, playful Pugs!
C-Section Planning
Most Pugs require cesarean
Wrinkle Care
Daily cleaning essential
Eye Protection
Prominent eyes need care
Puppy Size
Small litters common (3-5)
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Message owners directly to discuss breeding plans and health certifications
Meet safely, complete breeding agreements, and welcome healthy puppies
Set up a detailed profile with photos, health records, and pedigree information
Browse verified breeding partners based on breed, location, and compatibility
Message owners directly to discuss breeding plans and health certifications
Meet safely, complete breeding agreements, and welcome healthy puppies
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Modern health testing empowers you to create vibrant, healthy Pug bloodlines that thrive for generations
Breathing evaluation celebrates respiratory wellness! Your careful selection ensures Pugs who breathe comfortably and enjoy active lives.
Annual CERF Exams
Maintain bright, healthy vision
Prominent Eye Care
Protection prevents injuries
Those expressive eyes stay healthy for life
Air conditioning creates perfect breeding conditions. Your temperature management ensures comfort.
Cooling mats, fresh water, and shade keep Pugs happy year-round.
OFA hip and patella evaluations ensure structural soundness. Your careful selection creates Pugs who move comfortably throughout life.
Perfect prancing and playful zooming
Family history awareness promotes health! Your extensive research and careful selection creates Pugs with stable, happy temperaments.
Most Pugs have excellent neurological health
Daily wrinkle care becomes bonding time! Your education helps families discover the joy of grooming rituals.
Those adorable wrinkles stay fresh and healthy
Your dedication to comprehensive health testing and careful selection creates Pugs who breathe comfortably, move freely, and bring joy for 13-15 wonderful years. Each thoughtful pairing improves the breed's future.
Your testing creates healthier generations
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Modern breathing assessments help you select for respiratory excellence! Evaluation includes nostril width, palate comfort, and airway health. Your focus on breathing wellness creates Pugs who play comfortably, recover quickly, and enjoy active lives. Veterinary specialists celebrate your dedication to respiratory health!
Planned C-sections ensure safe, comfortable deliveries! Modern veterinary techniques provide controlled environments where mothers relax and puppies arrive safely. Your preparation and veterinary partnerships create excellent outcomes. Many breeders celebrate C-sections as the safest option for precious Pug families!
Creating temperature comfort is easy and rewarding! Air conditioning keeps Pugs perfectly comfortable. Cooling mats provide extra luxury. Fresh water and shaded play areas ensure happy dogs. Your climate management expertise helps families discover the joy of keeping Pugs cool and content year-round!
Pugs make wonderful companions for prepared families! Their friendly, adaptable nature brings joy to any home. Your education about temperature comfort, eye care, and breathing wellness ensures first-time owners succeed. With air conditioning and regular vet care, Pugs thrive as perfect family members!
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome affects all Pugs to varying degrees. Shortened airways cause breathing difficulties, overheating, exercise intolerance. Surgery can help severe cases. Breeding for extreme flat faces worsens BOAS. Select for more moderate features.
Many Pugs require C-sections due to large heads and narrow pelvis. Natural birth risks include stuck puppies, oxygen deprivation. C-section rate over 60%. Budget $2,000-4,000 for emergency surgery. Experienced reproductive vet essential.
PDE is fatal brain inflammation affecting young Pugs (6 months-7 years). Genetic test now available identifies risk. No cure - seizures progress to death. Test breeding dogs to avoid high-risk combinations. Devastating disease for owners.
Pugs can't cool themselves effectively due to shortened airways. High risk of heat stroke even in moderate temperatures. Requires air conditioning, limited summer exercise, cooling vests. Never leave in cars. Heat stroke can be fatal within minutes.
Prominent eyes vulnerable to corneal ulcers, dry eye, entropion, pigmentary keratitis. Daily eye cleaning essential. Minor trauma can cause eye loss. Many Pugs lose vision with age. Eye protection during play recommended.
Pugs face numerous health challenges due to extreme brachycephalic features. BOAS, eye problems, hip dysplasia, PDE risk. Ethical breeders work toward healthier conformation with longer muzzles, open nostrils. Health testing essential for improvement.
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