This page is dedicated to answering questions you may have about anything pug.
Question? What is  the benefit of owning an AKC pug over another registry?
Answer:The American kennel club is one of the most recognized and reputable registries out there.Requiring DNA testing on all frequently used sires,and providing a pedigree you can rely on, if inbreeding and poor breeding lines are a concern that you may have.There are many registries out there that accept those who who have had their privilages  revoked from the AKC for non compliance with the rules Or can not be registered with the akc for other reasons.Bottom line is you should feel good about the honesty,and integrity of the breeder as well as the registry they use.Trust your instincts...
Question?Are your pugs purebred?
Answer: Absolutely,we ONLY breed purebred AKC registered Pugs as we feel it is important to know the lineage of your breeding program. Yes our white and silver/grey  pugs are proven through out thier entire pedigree to be 100% pug with the same  proof  as a fawn or a black pug  owner has at there disposal,through AKC pedigrees and DNA testing of sire and dam. 

Question? Should a puppy come home before 8 weeks of age?
Answer: In our oppinion No because they are still learning social skills for life from the litter mates and mom.Also they need to be adequately protected from outside germs until they are strong enough to be able to handle the new environment.
Question? Do you feel that only show breeders should be allowed to be breeding pugs and no others?
Answer: In my opinion Absolutely NO,as there are good and, not so good breeders in all areas.
Some show breeders are extreme and narrow minded in their thinking,many of these pugs in show must have their ears wrapped  for months to get them to look and lay a certain way,and are excessively kenneled so that they will look/stay "perfect" for the show ring,what kind of a life is that?I have found few pugs who are not altered in one way or another going into the show ring, as it can be  a very competitive field,which is not fair for those who show honestly with what God gave the pug naturally. There are many puppy mill show breeders as well as puppy mill hobby breeders,DON'T BE FOOLED because a person says that they show and .
So the show life may be exciting and enjoyable for some,and for their pugs,and not for others..But this does not mean the those who do not show are not breeding pugs of quality or improving the breed,on the contrary, I have seen some of the most well bred and beautiful pugs come from lines that are never shown.

With showing also comes line breeding  to acquire consistent features,which can come with it's own problems.So I remain open minded on this subject.
Question? What is reverse sneezing?
Answer:Reverse Sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex)
Authored by: Becky Lundgren, DVM
Reverse sneezing is a disconcerting event in which a dog makes unpleasant respiratory sounds that sound like it is dying -- or will die in the next few minutes. Reverse sneezing sounds similar to the honking noise made by a dog with a collapsing trachea, but reverse sneezing is a far simpler condition that usually does not need any treatment. It is called reverse sneezing because it sounds a bit like a dog inhaling sneezes. The sound the dog makes can be so scary that many owners have rushed in a panic to emergency clinics in the middle of the night. The most common cause of reverse sneezing is an irritation of the soft palate and throat that results in a spasm. During the spasm, the dog’s neck will extend and the chest will expand as the dog tries harder to inhale. The problem is that the trachea has narrowed and it’s hard to get the normal amount of air into the lungs.
 Anything that irritates the throat can cause this spasm and subsequent sneeze. Causes include excitement, eating or drinking, exercise intolerance, pulling on a leash, mites, pollen, foreign bodies caught in the throat, perfumes, viruses, household chemicals, allergies, and post-nasal drip. If an irritant in the house is the cause, taking the dog outside can help simply because the dog will no longer be inhaling the irritant. Brachycephalic dogs (those with flat faces, such as Pugs and Boxers) with elongated soft palates occasionally suck the elongated palate into the throat while inhaling, causing reverse sneezing. Small dogs are particularly prone to it, possibly because they have smaller throats.Reverse sneezing itself rarely requires treatment. If the sneezing stops, the spasm is over. Oftentimes, you can massage the dog’s throat to stop the spasm; sometimes it’s effective to cover the nostrils, which makes the dog swallow, which clears out whatever the irritation is and stops the sneezing. If the episode doesn't end quickly, you can try depressing the dog’s tongue, which opens up the mouth and aids in moving air through the nasal passages. Treatment of the underlying cause, if known, is useful. If mites are in the laryngeal area, your veterinarian may use drugs such as ivermectin to get rid of the mites. If allergies are the root of the problem, your veterinarian may prescribe antihistamines. Because reverse sneezing is not a severe problem, do not worry about leaving your dog home alone; if it occurs when you're not there, the episode will most likely end on its own.If reverse sneezing becomes a chronic problem rather than an occasional occurrence, your veterinarian may need to look up the nasal passages (rhinoscopy), and may even need to take a biopsy to determine the cause of the problem. Sometimes, however, no cause can be identified.Some dogs have these episodes their entire lives; some dogs develop the condition only as they age. In most dogs, however, the spasm is a temporary problem that goes away on its own, leaving the dog with no after-effects.
Question? Do you ship your puppies?
Answer: No we choose not to ship our puppies.We know that most breeders do and are ok with it but we are uncomfortable with shipping ours in cargo as it can be a tramatizing thing for a puppy,this is just a matter of choice for us.Instead we allow the family to meet us at our airport so that they can take their new puppy home as a carry on instead.
Question? What is Limited(pet) AKC registration,and what is full AKC Registration?
Answer: limited registration means that the dog is for a pet only,and if the limited box on the AKC registration form is checked off that if the dog is bred the puppies will not be elligable  for AKC registration.Full AKC registration means that the dog has permission to be used for breeding/showing purposes by the breeder.

        What Makes a Good  Breeder??

Today, dogs are generally controlled by man, so it is important to define what makes a breeder.

In a broad sense it is easy to be a dog breeder. All you need is a female, access to a stud dog of the same breed and you are in business. A great many people go through life doing little more than this, they have a female or more probably a series of females and possibly a stud dog and they mate these at intervals and sell the progeny. Even if one does this for a decade or more, even for a lifetime, one is not a breeder, merely a reproducer of dogs.

The dog world is full of reproducers of dogs, some of whom have even achieved a measure of success in producing show winners and champions, but they are not dog breeders. In many countries there are people who churn out litter after litter of a single breed or, more often, in a series of breeds, preferably breeds that are in demand and can command high prices. Such people are little better than puppy farmers and certainly do not merit the term dog breeder in other than a derogatory way.

A genuine dog breeder is someone who is avidly interested in dogs in general and a breed(s) in particular and seeks to:

a) learn all he/she can about the breed
b) buy and live with that breed
c) breed litters occasionally but always doing so for a purpose, attempting always to improve the quality of his/her stock
d) correctly socialize, rear and feed his/her dogs, seeking to ensure that they are integrated into the household (irrespective of whether they are house or kennel dogs). To this end only such numbers as can be coped with will be kept.
e) pay considerable attention to the defects and failings in the breed and reduce their incidence by whatever genetic means are available.
f) sell puppies for fair prices and to ensure as far as is possible that they are sold to good homes and that there is a follow up service which guarantees help to buyers
g) operative within a certain code of ethics whether breed club devised or not
h) ensure that if one of his/her dogs ends up in rescue or unwanted that it is taken back and found a new home or remains in the breeders home or kennel
i) to collaborate with other breeders for the general advancement of the breed. This does not prevent healthy competition with other breeders.
j) put the advancement of the breed above personal glory or power.

What Does This Mean To You

Never feel so sorry for a pup you want to buy it to remove it from its situation (including a Pet Shop). By buying that pup you are perpetuating the conditions from which it was produced.

Do your homework. Ask several questions. Do not make rushed, impulsive or pressured decisions. 

Remember, a puppy is a lifetime commitment.

Below are some of our adoptive families who help us out with great questions to put on this page...