Oh, and for the gender discussion... I´d prefer a male dog... Scientific studies show they don´t give birth to even half as many puppies as females do... Go figure...
Well, neither do females if you get them spayed.
Personally, I'm a fan of females. I enjoy that they aren't as aggressive and are more docile. And I'm talking about dogs here, not humans. Definately not the crazy-ass human females I know.
And Harkius, a lot of the problems with pugs come from three main issues. They're purebreds for one, which tends to make certain afflictions more common as the bloodlines remain concentrated. Pugs' breathing issues and eye problems are largely in part to their facial structures (with hybridizing minimizes to a certain extent). And pugs have even more breathing problems when they get fat (obesity is an issue with that breed) since they aren't typically active on their own.
All three issues are dealt with if you get a pug-hybrid (something I'm a fan of) such as the puggle (which I've been researching since I'm also in the market for a new dog).
My advice is to stay away from purebreds, and instead, go to the pound and pick a small sized mutt. I've had about seven dogs in my lifetime and small mutts have been great in comparison to the purebreds.
Bingo. Whatever you get, get a mutt. They always seem to have all the benefits of a purebred with none of the liabilities (especially when it comes to health). Plus they are abundant and cheaper (often free) than purebreds. Any animal shelter should have several mutts to choose from.
Personally, I avoid small dogs, I'm a big dog kinda guy. Though my friend has a dog and he looks a lot like a rottie but half the size and a fair bit more timid. I'm not sure exactly what the mix was, but he's a great dog. If money isn't an option, go trendy and get the latest popular mutt hybrid: the puggle. Part pug, part beagle. One of the few small dogs I'd ever get. Though I won't since they're expensive and hard to find.
My suggestion is just to check out any local shelters and see if any dog catches your eye.
Well, neither do females if you get them spayed.
Personally, I'm a fan of females. I enjoy that they aren't as aggressive and are more docile. And I'm talking about dogs here, not humans. Definately not the crazy-ass human females I know.
And Harkius, a lot of the problems with pugs come from three main issues. They're purebreds for one, which tends to make certain afflictions more common as the bloodlines remain concentrated. Pugs' breathing issues and eye problems are largely in part to their facial structures (with hybridizing minimizes to a certain extent). And pugs have even more breathing problems when they get fat (obesity is an issue with that breed) since they aren't typically active on their own.
All three issues are dealt with if you get a pug-hybrid (something I'm a fan of) such as the puggle (which I've been researching since I'm also in the market for a new dog).
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Bingo. Whatever you get, get a mutt. They always seem to have all the benefits of a purebred with none of the liabilities (especially when it comes to health). Plus they are abundant and cheaper (often free) than purebreds. Any animal shelter should have several mutts to choose from.
Personally, I avoid small dogs, I'm a big dog kinda guy. Though my friend has a dog and he looks a lot like a rottie but half the size and a fair bit more timid. I'm not sure exactly what the mix was, but he's a great dog. If money isn't an option, go trendy and get the latest popular mutt hybrid: the puggle. Part pug, part beagle. One of the few small dogs I'd ever get. Though I won't since they're expensive and hard to find.
My suggestion is just to check out any local shelters and see if any dog catches your eye.
Archatmos
Excellion
Fracture: Israfiel (WBR), Wujal (URG), Valedon (GUB), Amduat (BGW), Paladris (RWU)
Collision (Set Two of the Fracture Block)
Quest for the Forsaken (Set Two of the Excellion Block)
Katingal: Plane of Chains