There are a lot of arguments in many Pug information sources as to where the Pug originated and what breeds went into making such a distinctive looking dog. All the sources agree the dog has Asian roots, although not all of the experts are convinced that China was their home country. However, snub-nosed golden dogs were recorded in the days of Confucius, about 700 BCE. A more detailed report is found of Chinese dogs that very much resembled Pugs in 400 BCE.

You have taken the first step and decided that it is time to get a new pet and that pet is going to be a Pug. Now that you have decided what kind of dog to get, the next thing you need is information on where to get your new pet from.

Some places will be a lot easier to find a Pug puppy for sale than others. If you live in Alaska, you won't find them. Considering the weather in Alaska, you should consider another breed of dog, anyway. However, if you live anywhere lower than British Columbia, you probably will see more Pugs than Coke bottles. In some cities like Philadelphia, Pugs are among the most popular dogs, although they are only in the top twenty nationally.

It is advisable that you not start your Pug obedience training before your Pug has reached the age of seven months and the best way to succeed with Pug training is to win over his confidence and thus make him come to love you and admire your leadership. In fact, once you have brought your Pug home, you can start to teach him how to walk loosely on a leash and also teach him where to sit, as well to lie down when given commands such as sit and lie, and to also learn that the come command means to come to you.

Of all the different breeds of dog that one can choose from the Pug is definitely one of the best because they are friendly and loving. Dog food is where dogs get most of their nutrition from so it is important to choose the healthiest, highest quality food possible. Cleaning in between the folds on the Pug's skin is one of the most important parts of caring for the dog.

Before you go and jump on the phone calling about how to pick up your very own Pug Rescue dog to train, you need to sit back and think a few things over. Yes, this is an incredible way to give back to others but is this something that you can really handle? There is a lot of work involved with raising any dog, but especially with raising a Pug rescue dog. There are a lot of rules to follow and you must make sure that you are up for the challenge.