Mary Allen
#4 From then on, the pug made a real triumph in Europe and established itself as a popular companion dog in all milieus. In 1966 the breed was officially recognized by the FCI.
Unfortunately, the pug's status as a "trendy dog breed" and "fashion dog" led to irresponsible mass breeding to meet the high demand for this dog breed. Because very few people are willing to wait many months, maybe even years, for a healthy, reputable breeder Pug puppy, health problems have exploded as a result. Unfortunately, the brachycephalic pug is now considered a deterrent prime example of torture breeding.
#5 Can pugs hurt people?
Pug Aggression Towards Humans. Like with other animals, Pugs are not usually aggressive towards other people, including seniors and kids. However, some Pugs do show aggression towards kids by nipping their feet, lunging towards them or just barking at them.
#6 Is a pug good for beginners?
The pug is an extremely popular breed with a devoted fan base. That's because they're friendly, funny, loyal, adorable, and relatively easy to care for — qualities that also make the breed ideal for first-time dog owners.