Wednesday, March 12, 2008

From China To Around The World: How And Why The Pug Is So Popular

Article Title: From China To Around The World: How And Why The
Pug Is So Popular
Author: Jenny A Donaldson

Having a Pug dog can be a lot of fun. Pugs are considered a toy
dog breed, with a medium-small body. They weigh between thirteen
and twenty pounds, and stand from twelve to fourteen inches
tall, generally never getting bigger than that. Pugs have a
wrinkly face and large, dark eyes that truly adds to their
attractiveness and cuddliness. When they are excited, their eyes
light up and have a lot of expression in them.

Though they have often been used as companion dogs because of
their wonderful personalities, they have also been used as coach
dogs and guard dogs. The name of Pug is said to have been
derived from the Old English word Pugg, which was an
affectionate word for a playful little devil or monkey. This dog
is aptly named, if that is where it came from, as a Pug has a
terrific personality. It has grown in popularity over the years.
It was originally breed in China, moving on to Japan and other
countries, and eventually to England. Many of the monarchs in
Europe have enjoyed this dog because of its personality, and it
is a favorite among royalty and other discriminating people
throughout the world.

Pugs are very social dogs. They get along well with other dogs
and pets, and with children and visitors, but they really love
to be with their owner. They require a lot of human attention,
and will get a bit anxious and concerned if they are ignored by
their owner, or if their owner used a harsh tone of voice in
disciplining them. Sometimes they even do strange or funny
things to get their owners attention and make them laugh. They
like to stay right with their owner, at their feet or on their
lap. They are extremely loyal and affectionate.

Pugs have a lot of energy, especially for the first few years
while they are growing up. They tend to be rambunctious and
energetic. It takes about five years in total until they calm
down somewhat. Unfortunately, they are often more difficult to
train that many other breeds, as they tend to get bored with
repetitive training sessions.

Pugs are not aggressive dogs, and while they enjoy going for
walks, they are sensitive to hot and cold temperatures and have
a short nose which affects their breathing and limits how long
they can spend outdoors exercising.

A Pug dog can be a wonderful family pet. It will be loyal and
playful, and love the attention that children are willing to
give a smaller, energetic dog. It is very eager to please, and
it will often entertain whoever will give it attention. They
love to go for walks with their humans.

While it isn't the easiest to take to training it has many
other terrific qualities, like its playfulness and clownish
behavior. They are terrific companion dogs, which get along well
with all human and animal pets, making it a natural addition to
a family.

If you are considering getting a Pug for your family, you
should check with local breeders who sell them healthy and with
good breeding. If you buy your Pug as a puppy, it will be cute
and little, with the adorable wrinkles already in its face.
Bought so young, you will be its human, and it will be your
loyal companion for a lifetime.

About The Author: Jenny Donaldson has been breeding and raising
Pugs for a many years. Known for their playfulness,
http://www.officialpugguide.com/ Pug dogs make wonderful
companions. If you want to learn about the personality of a Pug,
this article will give you
http://www.officialpugguide.com/Pug.php Pug information.

.

__,_._,___

Siberian Husky Breeders Not Worth The Time

Article Title: Siberian Husky Breeders Not Worth The Time
Author: A Preston

If a Siberian husky breeder is not listed with a breeder
registry then ask why. If you really want to know if a Siberian
husky breeder is bad or not ask your vet and local law
enforcement. Local animal rescue groups can also help you weed
out bad Siberian husky breeders.

Deciding that you are getting a Siberian Husky as your next
family pet is one part of the process but the most difficult
part of the process is finding the right Siberian husky breeder
to get your dog from. You need to start using all of the
resources available to you to weed out the breeders that are
nothing but trouble and you need to do this as the responsible
owner to a future Siberian Husky. Taking your time and
eliminating the bad breeders is what a good breeder would expect
you to do and something a bad breeder will fear that you will
do.

A breeder registry is an organization that sets breeding
standards for the members that list with it. If you are talking
to a breeder that is not listed with a breeder registry then you
may not want to be buying your dog from that breeder. A breeder
that is not listed with a registry is using his or her own
breeding standards and that can be risky.

You should never underestimate the valuable information you can
find with your vet when it comes to selecting the right Siberian
husky breeder. Discuss your potential breeder choices with your
vet and see if they recognize any names to avoid. If you have
not chosen a vet yet then the process of selecting a breeder is
the perfect time to start a discussion with a vet, as they will
be just as interested in your pet's good health and well being
as you are.

You could do yourself a big favor by speaking with local law
enforcement about your choices for Siberian husky breeders as
well and see if any of the breeders you are considering are
familiar to the law at all. If you have a breeder on your list
that has a bad reputation with local law enforcement then you
probably want to remove that breeder from your list.

The local animal rescue groups are always in tune with what is
good and bad about the different animal breeders in your area.
You may want to run your list of potential Siberian husky
breeders by the local animal rescue groups and see if any of the
names on there stand out to them as bad or not. The animal
rescue groups spend most of their time trying to help solve the
situations that would require their services so they are sure to
point you in the right direction.

If you do not feel comfortable talking to a particular Siberian
husky breeder then do not do business with that breeder. The
relationship between breeder and owner needs to be an open and
comfortable relationship because you will be in touch with them
for many years to come so make sure you take your time and use
all of the resources at your disposal to make the right
decision.

About The Author: Andrew Preston often speaks to animal rescue
organizations about proper breeding techniques and how they
apply to healthy dogs.. You can find advice on avoiding bad
http://www.siberianhuskyguide.com/Siberian_Husky_Breeders/index.php
Siberian husky breeders with this article. This article contains
helpful http://www.siberianhuskyguide.com/Siberian_Husky.php
Siberian Husky information.

.

__,_._,___