We have 5 female pugs & 1 male pug. In addition our oldest daughter Jessica has her own dog named Shadow a 6 pound Chihuahua. Jessica loves Shadow to pieces. Jessica wants to be a veterinarian and breed dogs when she grows up.
We have 3 boys & 2 girls. We live on a small farm just outside of Granum Alberta. Baby is our 8 year old cat who will more than likely check your vehicle out when you come to see the babies. We have barn cats, and are always getting new ones. We seem to be the favourite drop off for unwanted kittens.
We have a few cows that think the dogs are just big fly’s when they go into the pasture. The dogs sure get a big kick out of bugging the cows though. We occasionally have pigs.
All of our dogs live in our home with us, as they are a big part of our family. They have access to a large fenced in yard. We welcome and encourage everyone to come and see where their new babies are born and raised. Although we ask that the day you come to see the babies you don't visit someone else's place. We don't want anything transmitted to our babies.
All of our children are involved with the puppies from the minute they are born. Our youngest daughter Michelle loves the deliveries & gets right in there with a towel to dry the babies off. Michelle will be sure to tell you a story when you come for a visit and tell you how to take care of your new puppy.
The boys love the puppies best when they start to run around & play. My husband Dennis & I have constant contact with the dogs & puppies. All of our animals love to go for truck rides & are very put out when they have to stay behind. The adult dogs will be sure to greet you when you come in the yard, they love the attention they get from the people we meet.
We take great pride in our puppies and dogs and devote a lot of time, energy and money into each and everyone of them. When we place them in homes we want to make sure that our babies go to FOREVER homes in order to ensure this we do ask you questions. Before contacting us about purchasing a puppie please ask yourself and family a few questions... Is the Pug breed going to fit your lifestyle? Do you have enough time to not only housetrain but to spend quality time with a lifelong companion? Pugs or any other breed is not a video game where when the novelty wears off you can just throw them in the corner and they will just stay there and collect dust. A puppy is like a child they are an ongoing expense.
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MOST COMMON GENETIC PROBLEMS
Pug Dog Encephalitis- Unfortunately very little is known about this disease at this time. What is know about PDE is it's an inflammation of the brain. It is noted that it strikes Pugs and only Pugs up to the age of 4 years. It's found to be more common in females than in males. There is no cure for PDE. It is a belief that it is a genetic disease. The seizures can be from a few seconds to a few minutes. They cannot be maintained by the use of medications. Some dogs even have temporary remissions. Seizures are the main symptom of PDE although it is important to remember that not all seizure activity in Pugs is the cause of PDE. They could suffer from Epilepsy, exposure to toxic chemicals or gasses, low blood sugar or any other unknown causes.
PLEASE NOTE THAT VERY FEW PUG SEIZURES ARE ACTUALLY CAUSED BY PUG DOG ENCEPHALITIS.
What to Watch For
• Seizures
• Walking in circles before or in between seizures
• Pressing their heads against the wall, furniture and or people
• Ataxia (a staggering walk)
• Apparent blindness
• Neck pain
• Sudden Death
• Agitation or Aggression
• Lethargy /Llistlessness (Lethargy can mean many things check with your veterinarian)
• Loss of muscle coordination (Loss of muscle coordination can indicate other problems such as neurological issues and a side effective to convulsive activity brought out by inner ear disturbances such as Vestibular Disease or ruptured ear drums
The cause of PDE is unknown, it generally affects littermates and closely related dogs. PDE can only be positively diagnosed by an autopsy on the brainstem.
Entropian- The rolling of the eyelid(s) into the eye, This is common due to the shape of the pug's head, placement of the eyes & the over-nose wrinkle. The hairs or eyelashes will rub on the eye causing irritation. Generally, it will only be the inner corner of the bottom eyelid & as the pug grows & matures the problem self-corrects.
Distachiasis- Eyelashes growing on the inside of the lid, causes irritation on the eye as the dog blinks, can be 1 hair or many, can be corrected surgically.
Hemi-Vertebrae- Incomplete or abnormal fusion of the vertebrae, Can be diagnosed by an x-ray of the spine
Hip Dysplasia- Hip bone out or loosely seated in the socket, Mild dysplasia is usually without symptoms in the pug due to their stocky muscular build. Severe dysplasia can lead to pain & arthritis later in life.
Hypothyroidism -is a decreased production of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroid dogs are frequently overweight, have poor hair coats, irregular heat cycles and poor fertility. Hypothyroidism is diagnosed by measuring thyroid hormone levels in the blood.
Elbow Dysplasia- Incorrect development of the elbow bones, Affected animals are likely to experience pain because of their build. Surgery may be required.
Heart Disease- is a broad category of conditions both congenital and acquired that affects how efficiently the heart is able to pump blood. Signs of heart disease can include exercise intolerance, poor growth, weight loss, chronic cough, a pot bellied appearance, and even fainting episodes. Many heart problems can be detected on physical exam.
Luxating Patellas- Slipping Knee caps, Can also be a result of injury. Mild Luxation causes some discomfort with high levels of activity. In a dog with severely Luxating Patella’s, the kneecap has slipped out of the groove most of the time. When a dog luxates its patella it may carry the leg briefly, or stop and stretch the leg backwards in an attempt to reseat the patella back in its normal groove. Luxating patella’s can be diagnosed by watching the dog gait, palpation and radiographs.
Elongated Palate/Collapsing Trachea- Just as it reads. 1 usually goes with the other. Associated with "Short-Faced" dogs. Can cause breathing problems, airway obstruction in Pugs. The soft palate is abnormally long and causes breathing problems.
Wry Mouth-is a twisted of offset lower jaw. Jaw cannot come together, dog often cannot eat or drink properly. The tongue is sometimes seen protruding from 1 side of the mouth. When this happens the dog usually looses it's teeth. This means malnutrition for the dog throughout its life, and eventually starvation.
THERE IS A $200.00 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT THAT GOES TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PUPPY. REFUND OF A DEPOSIT WILL ONLY BE REFUNDED IF SOMETHING SHOULD EVER HAPPEN TO THE PUPPY WHILE STILL IN OUR HOME.
WE WILL NOT HOLD A PUPPIE WITHOUT A DEPOSIT- THIS MEANS IF YOU DO NOT PUT A $200.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DOWN. I WILL NOT HOLD YOUR PUPPY. WHEN I HAVE TO REPOST ADS IT TAKES TIME AWAY FROM MY FAMILY AND MY PUPPIES. 