Question?Are your pugs purebred? Answer: Absolutely,we ONLY breed purebred AKC and CKC 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. Question? Should a puppy come home before 8 weeks of age? Answer: In our opinion, 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. 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, HEALTHY, and beautiful pugs come from lines that are never shown. With showing also comes line breeding/inbreeding to acquire consistent features,which can come with it's own problems. 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 Should you spay and neuter as a puppy,instead of waiting until they are more mature? ANSWER In our personal opinion it is not only dangerous,but there are studies that link incontinence to females spayed before they are 6 months of age,and development issues to linked with neutering males before they have had a chance to reach a certain growth stage. |
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