Pug Origin

The Pug is of Chinese origin. They were prized possessions of the Emperors of China and lived in a most luxurious atmosphere. The Dutch traders brought the Pugs from the east to Holland and to England. The more refined Pug that we know today must be credited to the English. This happy little dog was enjoyed by many Monarchs of Europe and to this day is a favorite with royalty and discerning people all over the world. The American Kennel Club first recognized the breed in 1885. The Pug Dog Club of America was founded in 1931 and recognized by the AKC that same year.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Pugs Can Swim


My pugs Amir and Bubba swim, so every pug can.
Most of people say that pugs can't swim , it's true because the shape of their body but they aren't all the same.
If you want your pug to swim, you need to start taking it to the beach at an early age. I used to take my pugs to the beach twice a week and now, a year and half later, they like the water.
It's true that they swim for a short time, but I don't believe that it's because their body however it's because of their breathing capability.
Take your pugs to the water more often, let them play in it, get used to it, play with other dogs in it and they will eventually learn how to swim. It's natural for them like for every dog, but it's also their quick learning from seeing other dogs doing it. Pugs are a very smart dogs and they pick up new things quick.
There are always exceptions to every rule, forget what people can tell you and start teaching your pug how to swim. You will have to go in the water with your pug at first to make them more comfortable but eventually they won't need you to go in with them. They will start going in by themselves.
Don't let your pug around your pool or hot tub, again not because their swimming capability but because their breathing capability.
A pug can swim, but supervision is necessary.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Amir Walking himself



Whenever we walk to take Amir & Bubba outside, we have to put the leashes on them. Amir always takes his leash and tries to walk himself. Sometimes he will even take his brothers leash and try to walk his brother. As if we will let him walk himself or his brother, he's crazy!


Saturday, May 23, 2009

Sleeping



These pugs have all sorts of funny sleeping positions. One thing is that because they are brothers and were brought up together, they love to sleep with each other. You can tell that they really love each other!














Above: Bubba sleeping on his back.

Left: Amir sleeping on the couch.













Below: Amir and Bubba sleep together. They have to be close to each other.

Pug or Person?


Bubba is lounging in the afternoon sun! He is too good to lay in the grass, he thinks he is a person and sits in chair to sunbathe. Doesn't he look like he is posing for some sort of ad for a magazine?

Bubba playing soccer


Bubba is wearing a Moroccan soccer jeresy. His dad put it on him when him and his brother were playing with a small soccer ball that they eventually tore to pieces.

First Christmas


The puppies first Christmas. We bought Santa hats for them but every time we tried to put them on, they would just try to bite the white ball on the end of the hats. This was the only time we actually got the hats on the puppies and they stayed still just long enough to snap our Christmas picture.
Both Bubba and Amir got two wrapped presents each. Each time one would investigate one of the gifts the other puppy would go after the same gift. Finally they opened their gifts and fought over the squeaky stuffed animals inside.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Chewing on bones

The puppies both chewing on their bones on their bed. It took them some time to realize that this was their bed but they got used to it now. They love to chew on small bones. This was one of those rare occasions that they actually weren't fighting over the same bone.