nick_md wrote:

Pugs are super inbred as standard, of the ~10k in the UK they have a gene pool of around 50. My mum has a 10month old jet black pug now so was reading up on them over Xmas. I never had myself down as a pug person but by fuck was she a lovely nature, super happy (probably because she's so thick). She falls asleep instantly on your lap. Lovely dog.

Yeah of the two or three we’ve spent some time with recently they’ve been the exact same, really happy and of a really good nature.

Got no sound where I'm sitting at work but she looks a bit like Stacey Dooley.

Brooks wrote:

That was the guy who complained about a woman shitting against his van I think.

Another question, it appears the age to move them to a new home is around 10 weeks, we’ve just been offered one around 8 months that needs re-homing due to an allergy problem. Is this a good opportunity as it will be rather trained already or will it have long term issues in a new environment?

Moot_Geeza wrote:

8wks is a bit early imo, but it'd probably be fine.  We picked up Bramble at 12wks after selecting the puppy the breeders had dubbed 'Tim Nice but Dim' at around 7wks.

Months not weeks! I don’t think it’ll be an issue but trying to ask everywhere to get the most information.

Ha my memory is terrible and my information is worse.  8 months seems a good age to rehome a pup, but try to get a bead on his personality first because bad habits might stick around etc.

Main thing for me is missing out on that 8 months of learning and imprinting on her, whether that really matters in the long run, I doubt it.

I found Clayton to be a right naughty little boy between 6 and 9 months. Regressed from initial training before bouncing back by 12 months old. I believe this can be a fairly typical age for that, rebellious teenage months if you will.

However I wouldnt let that put you off, just be aware they may be be just as troublesome as a younger pup for a bit. Although it will probably blend in with the settling in training you will have to do anyway.

I would say go and check out the pup for sure.

Avoid toys made of rope as they can get threads caught in their digestive system., Clayton has one but I only use it under supervision.
Kong toys are brilliant, they are a bit pricier but very hard wearing in my experience.

Wilko do the best puppy pads imho. Large, cheap, absorbent.


I recommend asking the breeder what food the pup has been eating with them. I ended up feeding Clayton Royal Canin Mini Junior dry food which did him well but everyone will tell you what they think is best, don't feel guilty if you aren't willing to slave over cooking fresh chicken everyday though. For your own sake I would avoid anything on the cheap end or wet stuff as it makes their shits fucking stink, I had to get Clay Pedigree Chum sachets as that is all the shop had and I didnt plan ahead, he had one sachet and the rest went to the local rescue centre. Once you know what they like definitely bulk buy and check places like Amazon.

Pets at Home VIP card generally isn't worth having, they are very expensive and the vouchers rarely bring prices below that of Jolleys or online.

Worm/Flea, get from the vets. High St stuff isn't always as effective, even the same brands.

Most important, enjoy the new pupper!

No worries mate, been through it all over the past year so it is fresh in the mind.

afgavinstan wrote:

My advice is take a lot of photos and post every single one of them here.

There's never enough pictures in here.

I'll repeat Live's Kong toys are great! Mine isn't a power chewer so they've lasted 3 months at a fiver a pop at most from Amazon. But we can use them for tug and they've been pulled apart.

Read about positive reinforcement training and redirection. Try not to take food and toys away from your puppy without trade or distraction as resource guarding is a possibility.

Dogs subreddit can be a judgemental fuck of a place but is also helpful if you want resources. Highly recommended trainers on there are Victoria Stillwell, Patricia McConnell, kikopup on YouTube and Sophia Yin (among others). The latter has a book called Perfect Puppy in 7 Days. Never read it though but it was recommended on that sub.

Jealous. I want a cute puppy! Barely have enough energy for a grown up puppy though. What kind are you getting?

handsofblue wrote:

Jealous. I want a cute puppy! Barely have enough energy for a grown up puppy though. What kind are you getting?

A Chug! Always thought I’d want quite a big dog but the mother in law has one and we adore him so it’s a good start from there!

Great stuff