My apologies for allowing this Blog to go to the blog gutter, but life happenings and being a mom are first and foremost important in my life. My pugs are all doing well and just living the pet life. My show kids are all up with Lynda Hoffman with Lotus Blossom Pugs. If you ahve any questions about the breed, the standard, or whatever else feel free to contact her at Lyndasusanhoffman@yahoo.com .
If you are interested in a well bred puppy please visit www.pugs.org for a breeder refferal in your area.
I hope you and your pugs are all doing well. Hopefully, you will see me and my son in the ring sometime next year.
Pug Hugs and Kisses,
Sarina
Friday, June 3, 2011
Monday, August 16, 2010
Toy Specialty Weekend!
Milan (B'Dazzles Forever Amore) and I had had a fantastic weekend showing in Orlando at the Annual Toy Speicalty. She showed liked a season pro on both days. Saturday she swept it with Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite, and Best of breed in Bred By! I really enjoy weekends like that just hanging out with friends and watching all the dogs.
Sebastian and I are off to Oregon on Wed. for our annual trip, I can't wait to see Tabitha and give her some kisses. I wonder if Sebastian will remember her? I will make sure I post pictures!
Sebastian and I are off to Oregon on Wed. for our annual trip, I can't wait to see Tabitha and give her some kisses. I wonder if Sebastian will remember her? I will make sure I post pictures!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Random PR Pictures...Mobile Uploads
Ok, so what did we do back in the day when we needed to capture a moment in time? Well today we have blackberry's, Iphones, Digital cameras, SLR camera's..you name it we have it. I have to admitt that the blackberry camera has to be my most favoirte invention of all time, then add facebook and you can tell a story with pictures in a matter of a few moments. I took some time tonight to go through some of my FB photo uploads and what cool memories I captured. Now please be warned that these are not the best pics in the world. I am working on editing the good ones now, but these are just the "in the moment" kind of pics.
The view from our room
Me (lt) & Jana (rt). Thank you Jana for coming to PR with me. It was such an amazing trip and even more amazing to have someone to share it with that has the same passion for the breed as I do. You have a lot of patience to put up with me, I know that I am a bit much to handle from time to time.
Three's a Crowd!!! (Lt-Rt) Olivia, Sage, Milani
Would passenger in seat 26a, please fasten her seatbelt!
Ahhh, and she sleeps. Milan was a wonderful traveler, dispite the 19 HOUR flight home that should have taken 3 hrs. She deserves all the treats in the world for being such a trooper. Too bad she can't have any because she ate too much in PR like me and is now on a diet! LOL
The view from our room
Me (lt) & Jana (rt). Thank you Jana for coming to PR with me. It was such an amazing trip and even more amazing to have someone to share it with that has the same passion for the breed as I do. You have a lot of patience to put up with me, I know that I am a bit much to handle from time to time.
Three's a Crowd!!! (Lt-Rt) Olivia, Sage, Milani
Would passenger in seat 26a, please fasten her seatbelt!
Ahhh, and she sleeps. Milan was a wonderful traveler, dispite the 19 HOUR flight home that should have taken 3 hrs. She deserves all the treats in the world for being such a trooper. Too bad she can't have any because she ate too much in PR like me and is now on a diet! LOL
So what's been going on?
That seems to be a questions I have been asked several times over the past couple of months!!!
I must admit that I have totally ignored my blog, however it is always on my mind. I have kind of been in a funk this year and have just not felt like writing about pug stuff. I finally just posted something that my good friend Blanche sent me months ago. Sorry Blanche I am just now getting around to it. I promise to be a bit more active on here for all of you stalkers that have nothing better to do than read about my pug family! Although most of you are on Facebook and can get play by plays at almost anytime, along with pictures.
So what has been going on at B'Dazzle Pugs? Where do I start....
The new year started off sending my little Diva Olivia off to Puerto Rico to live with her human dad Julio and new Pug friend Sage. It was a decision that I tossed around for several months. I think it was the best thing for her to be in a household with young active dogs. I am at a cross road here at home. My pugs (and Bostons) are all getting older and well as we all know as pug owners, the older they are the more they require from us. Then add a 2.5 year old to the mix and "overwhelmed" is about the only word that comes to mind. Placing my pugs whether they are 2 months or 2 years old is never easy. I am hoping by the end of this year I will be able to get back into the ring more often than a few times a year.
On that note, I had one of the most exciting vacations in a long time. As most of you seen on my FB page I took Miss Milan over to Puerto Rico so she could have a little vacation with her son Sage and 1/2 sister Olivia. The main purpose of the trip besides drinking rum (ummmm the rum and food there is out of this world) and snorkeling...was the Ponce Kennel Club Dog.
Saturday Julio and I showed Olivia and Milan and Milan took Best of Winners, and Best of Breed for 2 points from the Bred By class and on Sunday we decided to add another dog to the mix, Sage. Sage ended up with Best of Winners, Best of Breed, and Olivia got Best of Opposite both picked up their very first 2 points each. What a thrill to have all 3 kids win and get points. That does not happen very often.
In addition to showing, we met some really nice people from the kennel club. I must say that I was really impressed with how nice the local were and was really disgusted with the sportsmanship of those from the states. I just could never imagine going to a place and not taking the time to meet people, talk to them, and most of all learn from there. I suppose not everyone is like me, but I love meeting other exhibitors and learning about their dogs and experiences. There is a saying in the dog world "your competition always has what you need". I live by that, maybe others should too.
Other than my trip to PR, things have been pretty quiet here. I have just been enjoying having a house full of wonderful pets and most of all I am enjoying giving them my all during their senior years. I do have some new things planned for 2010, so you will just have to stay tunned for that. Ohh and yes I will start showing again towards the end of the year. More to come on that later.
Ohh here is a picture, I will have many more to follow from my trip. Some pug and some non pug stuff!
This is Olivia and Julio, both getting their first points. Can you believe the first time in the ring and he got a BOS on her!!! What a hoot!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
What the books didn't tell you about Pugs!
THANKS BLANCHE for writing this for all pug owners! You have a never ending commitment to this amazing breed and your dedication to Pug Rescue does not go unnoticed. Thanks for your friendship and support over the years.
You want a pug? You’ve wanted one for years. You hopefully have done some research and think this is the breed for you. Well, read on. There are some things about pugs that aren’t in all the books and that may make a pug a bad fit for you.
Pug Puppies:
No doubt, you’ve read about how pugs are sweet, affectionate, cuddly and low energy. So you will be rightfully horrified when you find that your puppy is a whirling dervish of energy who snuggles for 30 seconds and then is off again to race around the house, leaving destruction in his or her path.
Here’s the reality. NO puppy is a couch potato. They are all lunatics. Some more than others. You likely won’t have a couch potato pug until at least the age of two and your pug may NEVER be a couch potato. Pugs from reputable breeders are more likely to have the pug temperament eventually, but even they will be devils as a puppy. If your puppy is from the internet, a pet store, a newspaper ad, then it’s up for grabs what kind of temperament you may end up with. You might luck out and get a pug that has the solid and stable temperament that is the signature of the breed, but you might also end up with a high drive, high energy pug that won’t settle down for several years, if ever.
One of the best ways to wear a puppy out (or any busy dog) is to engage them in activities that make them work and think. This is why obedience classes are so great—it may only be an hour, but that’s a hard hour of learning and really takes the ‘edge’ off of a busy dog.
Pugs are and were bred to be companion animals. They need people. If you are going to be gone for long periods of time and/or be too tired to engage with your pug when you get home from work, then a pug likely isn’t the dog for you. And pug puppies will need you to engage with them. They will demand it (as will most adults). Just like children, puppy brains need stimulation and activity to develop. A puppy left crated for 8 to 10 hours will be absolutely manic by the time you get home and will need you to devote the remainder of the evening to them. They are often referred to as a Velcro dog so if you don’t want a dog that is going to be wherever you are all the time (including in the bathroom!), then rethink getting a pug.
House Training:
Pugs will not be house trained in a month or two months or even 6 months. Some pick it up quickly, but most take a year or longer and may still not be 100% reliable. And most pugs won’t ask to go out. You might be able to train them to ask (ring a bell), but in my experience, most pugs don’t learn this or if they do learn it, they figure out that ring the bell equals a treat (assuming you treat your dog after pottying outside). You may end up with a pug that rings for food as opposed to letting you know they want to go out.
Pugs generally will not just go outside and do their business while you sit nice and warm in the kitchen and have a coffee. If they are outside, you’d better be outside, too. Most will not excrete outside without your company and encouragement. Many will also try to fake you out by pretending to pee. Maddening? You bet, but it is part of the charm of the breed—these quirks. While some pugs can last all day while you’re at work, most can’t and none should be expected to, in my opinion. When was the last time you had to hold your bowels or bladder for 8 to 10 hours at a stretch? So if you are contemplating a pug (or small breed dog) then be sure that you can afford to have someone come in and let the dog out or make arrangements for the dog to excrete in an ‘approved’ spot.
Punishing a pug for an accident is not an effective method of house training. Praise for appropriate pottying will win the day—eventually—but scolding, yelling, hitting, rubbing the dog’s nose in the mess will not house train the dog and will likely create a dog that will become a sneaky excreter. There are many good books and articles on house training.
Be prepared that if you have a pug puppy, you may well have to get up at night—2, 3 or 4 times a night—until they are 6 months or older.
Pug Quirks:
Pugs have a variety of quirks that drive some people nuts. They are nosey, inquisitive, and often right under foot. Many are tremendously food driven and will consume things that you don’t consider edible. I’m not kidding. They will eat sticks, rocks, coins, screws, plastic caps off of bottles. You name it, they will eat it. They figure out quickly that the command “drop it” means you’re going to take it away so many will swallow the forbidden object rather than give it up. It is your job to pug proof your home to avoid tragedy. Many have serious Kleenex and toilet paper addictions that they have all their lives. Several of my pugs think eating used tissue is a true delight and will go out of their way to access it. I never trust any pug around any food source, garbage or even cabinets that they can open. Quite a few will “table surf”. If they can get onto your dining room or kitchen table, they will. And they will consume whatever is up there.
Pugs are often quite tactile. Many are obsessive lickers—of themselves, you, the other dogs or cats, the kids, the carpet, your pillow. It’s a pug thing. Many use their paws more like hands than paws. Quite a few are “swatters” and will use their paws to whack you or other animals—generally to play or get attention. Pugs can be quite vocal and can be barkers, howlers, moaners and grumblers. I have had several that were vocal in the extreme and would carry on protracted conversations with me. As a breed, they have the widest assortment of noises I’ve ever heard. And some snore like buzz saws.
Pugs are tough little dogs that have no clue how small they are. Most will not initiate a fight, but many will vigorously defend themselves or others if a fight starts. Most are hopelessly outclassed in the fighting department and can get seriously hurt. As a deeply food driven breed, you may have issues with food aggression and resource guarding. Make sure that you do research on working with these issues.
Many pugs are not fans of inclement weather and will resist excreting outside in the cold, rain or wind. Some are fine, but in my experience, many will refuse (or try to refuse) to excrete outdoors. Some will simply use your floors, some will hold their bowels and bladder for frighteningly long periods of time. Few pugs will show any remorse or other indication that they know they did wrong by excreting in the house. Some will, but most of mine happily peed on my floors and looked at me like “What? I went to the door and you weren’t there so I used the floor. Get over it”.
No dog can be trained to be “car smart”. And don’t fool yourself that you can do this or that your neighbourhood is safe. Pugs (any dog, in my opinion) should not be off leash in any environment where they can get away from you and end up on the road or lost. They can be remarkably fast and it only takes a second for a dog to be hit by a car.
They have a remarkable capacity for bodily excretions. Expect to get snot blown in your face regularly, eye boogers to be wiped on your new white blouse/pillow/pants and to find the foul smell of anal gland excretions on your furniture or lap.
Pug Smarts:
Pugs are often erroneously tagged as dumb dogs. Most aren’t. In fact, most are smart enough and stubborn enough to figure out how to get their way or how to outlast you. Positive training, setting rules and boundaries are crucial with this breed if you don’t want to end up with a thug. Since they are often very food driven, treats are very effective in training pugs. And they are dogs. Let’s remember that. They aren’t little people, much as we like to think of them that way. They need to do dog things—go to parks, meet other dogs, play and have fun. Just as you wouldn’t raise a human child in isolation with no rules, it isn’t good for a pug to be raised in isolation where there are no rules or boundaries. Pugs are very adept at figuring out what you will and will not tolerate and will test the limits. You don’t need to be a dictator, but all dogs like to know what the routine is and like a predictable world.
Pug Energy:
While they aren’t sporting dogs, all pugs need exercise. Yes, quite a few would prefer to laze on the sofa all day, but that isn’t good for them. There are pugs that excel at agility, at Rally-O, at obedience. They don’t have to be slugs and most importantly, they shouldn’t get FAT. This can be a real struggle as they always act like they haven’t eaten in a week, have pitiful, soulful eyes and for some reason, some of them just seem to think of food and put on weight. It really is important to remember that they need the right amount of food for the activity level of the dog. You don’t do your dog any kindness by letting them get obese and you shorten their life significantly.
As mentioned earlier, they can be wildly busy puppies and many first time pug owners get very discouraged. They may slow down with time and age, but you need to be sure that your pug, regardless of energy level, gets exercise and mental stimulation.
Pug Health:
This, more than any other issue, is often the undoing of a pug owner. Like all pure bred dogs, pugs have some health issues that may crop up and they are often expensive health issues. DO YOUR RESEARCH on the breed and especially on where you are getting your pug. Rescues generally have a good idea of the health issues facing a given dog—don’t assume that a rescued pug is going to be a health nightmare. You do put yourself at risk for expensive health issues with pugs from pet stores, internet ads and the newspaper. Most reputable breeders will have genetic testing going back generations. It’s no guarantee that your pug won’t have an issue, but does decrease the odds.
Pugs have a very high rate of allergies—food being a big one—grains in particular. Pugs need a high quality diet. Grocery store kibble won’t cut it and you can avoid a host of future problems if you start off feeding your pug a good diet.
Think seriously about insurance for your pug. It can be a life saver, literally. If you don’t or won’t get insurance, then have a plan for what you will do when the first $2,500vet bill crops up. It can happen. An eye injury in a pug can go from simple scratch to serious ulcer in 24 hours and need a corneal graft—that will run you into some serious cash. Be prepared for this so that you aren’t sitting at the vet’s office trying to figure out what to do because you can’t afford the vet care needed.
I tell people to just expect an eye issue at some point in their pug’s life. That way you aren’t surprised if it happens.
A High Maintenance Breed:
Don’t get me wrong. I love my pugs, but they are, to my mind, a high maintenance breed. They need and want alot of attention. They shed like maniacs. I’m not kidding about the shedding. It’s downright astonishing.
They can be bossy, stubborn, and full of naughtiness. They require a fair bit of watching and managing in terms of safety, health and general training. They can and will get themselves into trouble—by dashing into the road (if off leash) to get a piece of smashed sandwich, chewing on your power cords, opening up your cabinet (which you thought was safe) and eating a pound bag of flour (yes, this has happened), jumping off of a height and snapping a leg bone. They tend to need some pretty regular cleaning of nose folds, eye areas and are notoriously fussy about having their nails trimmed. You can see some real dramatic behaviour around nail clipping in particular. I’ve known several pugs to start screaming as if they were being killed before the nail trimming even started.....
They do a thing called Reverse Sneezing. Read up about it and save yourself a trip to the emergency vet. I ran my pom in to the ER, convinced she was dying and was politely told it was just a reverse sneeze and all poms do it. So do pugs.
This is one of the most affectionate and overtly loving breeds I’ve ever owned. To me, they are worth the effort, expense and time that they require. They are clowns and comics and will provide hours of laughter and entertainment. But as a pug owner, you MUST be aware of the care involved in this breed.
You want a pug? You’ve wanted one for years. You hopefully have done some research and think this is the breed for you. Well, read on. There are some things about pugs that aren’t in all the books and that may make a pug a bad fit for you.
Pug Puppies:
No doubt, you’ve read about how pugs are sweet, affectionate, cuddly and low energy. So you will be rightfully horrified when you find that your puppy is a whirling dervish of energy who snuggles for 30 seconds and then is off again to race around the house, leaving destruction in his or her path.
Here’s the reality. NO puppy is a couch potato. They are all lunatics. Some more than others. You likely won’t have a couch potato pug until at least the age of two and your pug may NEVER be a couch potato. Pugs from reputable breeders are more likely to have the pug temperament eventually, but even they will be devils as a puppy. If your puppy is from the internet, a pet store, a newspaper ad, then it’s up for grabs what kind of temperament you may end up with. You might luck out and get a pug that has the solid and stable temperament that is the signature of the breed, but you might also end up with a high drive, high energy pug that won’t settle down for several years, if ever.
One of the best ways to wear a puppy out (or any busy dog) is to engage them in activities that make them work and think. This is why obedience classes are so great—it may only be an hour, but that’s a hard hour of learning and really takes the ‘edge’ off of a busy dog.
Pugs are and were bred to be companion animals. They need people. If you are going to be gone for long periods of time and/or be too tired to engage with your pug when you get home from work, then a pug likely isn’t the dog for you. And pug puppies will need you to engage with them. They will demand it (as will most adults). Just like children, puppy brains need stimulation and activity to develop. A puppy left crated for 8 to 10 hours will be absolutely manic by the time you get home and will need you to devote the remainder of the evening to them. They are often referred to as a Velcro dog so if you don’t want a dog that is going to be wherever you are all the time (including in the bathroom!), then rethink getting a pug.
House Training:
Pugs will not be house trained in a month or two months or even 6 months. Some pick it up quickly, but most take a year or longer and may still not be 100% reliable. And most pugs won’t ask to go out. You might be able to train them to ask (ring a bell), but in my experience, most pugs don’t learn this or if they do learn it, they figure out that ring the bell equals a treat (assuming you treat your dog after pottying outside). You may end up with a pug that rings for food as opposed to letting you know they want to go out.
Pugs generally will not just go outside and do their business while you sit nice and warm in the kitchen and have a coffee. If they are outside, you’d better be outside, too. Most will not excrete outside without your company and encouragement. Many will also try to fake you out by pretending to pee. Maddening? You bet, but it is part of the charm of the breed—these quirks. While some pugs can last all day while you’re at work, most can’t and none should be expected to, in my opinion. When was the last time you had to hold your bowels or bladder for 8 to 10 hours at a stretch? So if you are contemplating a pug (or small breed dog) then be sure that you can afford to have someone come in and let the dog out or make arrangements for the dog to excrete in an ‘approved’ spot.
Punishing a pug for an accident is not an effective method of house training. Praise for appropriate pottying will win the day—eventually—but scolding, yelling, hitting, rubbing the dog’s nose in the mess will not house train the dog and will likely create a dog that will become a sneaky excreter. There are many good books and articles on house training.
Be prepared that if you have a pug puppy, you may well have to get up at night—2, 3 or 4 times a night—until they are 6 months or older.
Pug Quirks:
Pugs have a variety of quirks that drive some people nuts. They are nosey, inquisitive, and often right under foot. Many are tremendously food driven and will consume things that you don’t consider edible. I’m not kidding. They will eat sticks, rocks, coins, screws, plastic caps off of bottles. You name it, they will eat it. They figure out quickly that the command “drop it” means you’re going to take it away so many will swallow the forbidden object rather than give it up. It is your job to pug proof your home to avoid tragedy. Many have serious Kleenex and toilet paper addictions that they have all their lives. Several of my pugs think eating used tissue is a true delight and will go out of their way to access it. I never trust any pug around any food source, garbage or even cabinets that they can open. Quite a few will “table surf”. If they can get onto your dining room or kitchen table, they will. And they will consume whatever is up there.
Pugs are often quite tactile. Many are obsessive lickers—of themselves, you, the other dogs or cats, the kids, the carpet, your pillow. It’s a pug thing. Many use their paws more like hands than paws. Quite a few are “swatters” and will use their paws to whack you or other animals—generally to play or get attention. Pugs can be quite vocal and can be barkers, howlers, moaners and grumblers. I have had several that were vocal in the extreme and would carry on protracted conversations with me. As a breed, they have the widest assortment of noises I’ve ever heard. And some snore like buzz saws.
Pugs are tough little dogs that have no clue how small they are. Most will not initiate a fight, but many will vigorously defend themselves or others if a fight starts. Most are hopelessly outclassed in the fighting department and can get seriously hurt. As a deeply food driven breed, you may have issues with food aggression and resource guarding. Make sure that you do research on working with these issues.
Many pugs are not fans of inclement weather and will resist excreting outside in the cold, rain or wind. Some are fine, but in my experience, many will refuse (or try to refuse) to excrete outdoors. Some will simply use your floors, some will hold their bowels and bladder for frighteningly long periods of time. Few pugs will show any remorse or other indication that they know they did wrong by excreting in the house. Some will, but most of mine happily peed on my floors and looked at me like “What? I went to the door and you weren’t there so I used the floor. Get over it”.
No dog can be trained to be “car smart”. And don’t fool yourself that you can do this or that your neighbourhood is safe. Pugs (any dog, in my opinion) should not be off leash in any environment where they can get away from you and end up on the road or lost. They can be remarkably fast and it only takes a second for a dog to be hit by a car.
They have a remarkable capacity for bodily excretions. Expect to get snot blown in your face regularly, eye boogers to be wiped on your new white blouse/pillow/pants and to find the foul smell of anal gland excretions on your furniture or lap.
Pug Smarts:
Pugs are often erroneously tagged as dumb dogs. Most aren’t. In fact, most are smart enough and stubborn enough to figure out how to get their way or how to outlast you. Positive training, setting rules and boundaries are crucial with this breed if you don’t want to end up with a thug. Since they are often very food driven, treats are very effective in training pugs. And they are dogs. Let’s remember that. They aren’t little people, much as we like to think of them that way. They need to do dog things—go to parks, meet other dogs, play and have fun. Just as you wouldn’t raise a human child in isolation with no rules, it isn’t good for a pug to be raised in isolation where there are no rules or boundaries. Pugs are very adept at figuring out what you will and will not tolerate and will test the limits. You don’t need to be a dictator, but all dogs like to know what the routine is and like a predictable world.
Pug Energy:
While they aren’t sporting dogs, all pugs need exercise. Yes, quite a few would prefer to laze on the sofa all day, but that isn’t good for them. There are pugs that excel at agility, at Rally-O, at obedience. They don’t have to be slugs and most importantly, they shouldn’t get FAT. This can be a real struggle as they always act like they haven’t eaten in a week, have pitiful, soulful eyes and for some reason, some of them just seem to think of food and put on weight. It really is important to remember that they need the right amount of food for the activity level of the dog. You don’t do your dog any kindness by letting them get obese and you shorten their life significantly.
As mentioned earlier, they can be wildly busy puppies and many first time pug owners get very discouraged. They may slow down with time and age, but you need to be sure that your pug, regardless of energy level, gets exercise and mental stimulation.
Pug Health:
This, more than any other issue, is often the undoing of a pug owner. Like all pure bred dogs, pugs have some health issues that may crop up and they are often expensive health issues. DO YOUR RESEARCH on the breed and especially on where you are getting your pug. Rescues generally have a good idea of the health issues facing a given dog—don’t assume that a rescued pug is going to be a health nightmare. You do put yourself at risk for expensive health issues with pugs from pet stores, internet ads and the newspaper. Most reputable breeders will have genetic testing going back generations. It’s no guarantee that your pug won’t have an issue, but does decrease the odds.
Pugs have a very high rate of allergies—food being a big one—grains in particular. Pugs need a high quality diet. Grocery store kibble won’t cut it and you can avoid a host of future problems if you start off feeding your pug a good diet.
Think seriously about insurance for your pug. It can be a life saver, literally. If you don’t or won’t get insurance, then have a plan for what you will do when the first $2,500vet bill crops up. It can happen. An eye injury in a pug can go from simple scratch to serious ulcer in 24 hours and need a corneal graft—that will run you into some serious cash. Be prepared for this so that you aren’t sitting at the vet’s office trying to figure out what to do because you can’t afford the vet care needed.
I tell people to just expect an eye issue at some point in their pug’s life. That way you aren’t surprised if it happens.
A High Maintenance Breed:
Don’t get me wrong. I love my pugs, but they are, to my mind, a high maintenance breed. They need and want alot of attention. They shed like maniacs. I’m not kidding about the shedding. It’s downright astonishing.
They can be bossy, stubborn, and full of naughtiness. They require a fair bit of watching and managing in terms of safety, health and general training. They can and will get themselves into trouble—by dashing into the road (if off leash) to get a piece of smashed sandwich, chewing on your power cords, opening up your cabinet (which you thought was safe) and eating a pound bag of flour (yes, this has happened), jumping off of a height and snapping a leg bone. They tend to need some pretty regular cleaning of nose folds, eye areas and are notoriously fussy about having their nails trimmed. You can see some real dramatic behaviour around nail clipping in particular. I’ve known several pugs to start screaming as if they were being killed before the nail trimming even started.....
They do a thing called Reverse Sneezing. Read up about it and save yourself a trip to the emergency vet. I ran my pom in to the ER, convinced she was dying and was politely told it was just a reverse sneeze and all poms do it. So do pugs.
This is one of the most affectionate and overtly loving breeds I’ve ever owned. To me, they are worth the effort, expense and time that they require. They are clowns and comics and will provide hours of laughter and entertainment. But as a pug owner, you MUST be aware of the care involved in this breed.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
More Updates....
It is always a treat to see the kids all growing up. Can you believe that the spices are already 11 months old? Where does time go?
Here is Sage, he is the one down in P.R. and next week he will be getting a sister. Miss. Olivia will be joining him. I just hope he knows what is about to hit him, Olivia is very naughty! :)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Sweet Life.....
London in the front and Curry in the back enjoying an afternoon nap. This is how I would love to spend my retirement. I wonder if Barb & David would adopt me? I feel so lucky to not only have London and Curry in my life but also to have Barb & David, they are exceptional pug parents. These boys are very lucky!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Merry Christmas...
This is always a fun time of year for me and the pugs. I enjoy the cards with all the pictures of "my" pugs on them. Here is one I got in email this morning!!!!
This is Bristol from Cities litter!!! He is so hunky....and ohhh my does he look like Milan!!!
Merry Christmas to all of my pugs and their families. You all have a special place in my heart and I think about the kids every day!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Holiday Puppies!
Myself and many breeders alike have been getting numerous request for Chirstmas puppies. While adding a puppy to your family is a big commitment, it is not a decision that should be made on a whim during the holiday season. I have seen sad situations during the summer months when the cute christmas puppy is no longer cute and they are looking for a home to place them in.
PLEASE reconsider your idea for buying. If your family is really wanting a new addition, please consider rescue or a local shelter. You would be giving a homeless dog, cat, etc. a gift of a lifetime.
Puppies are only that for a few short months. Take a look around my blog and read some of the information I have posted on rescue and breeders.
Happy Holidays from the B'Dazzle Pugs!
PLEASE reconsider your idea for buying. If your family is really wanting a new addition, please consider rescue or a local shelter. You would be giving a homeless dog, cat, etc. a gift of a lifetime.
Puppies are only that for a few short months. Take a look around my blog and read some of the information I have posted on rescue and breeders.
Happy Holidays from the B'Dazzle Pugs!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Miss Olivia & Curry Updates
Introducing B'Dazzles Creme Da La Creme. Miss Olivia is 9 weeks old (born 8/1/09) and she is a spitfire. Olivia's dad is Noah and her mom is Mariah. This is a repeat breeding of Bennett.
My other little spitfire is also in full show mode, as he prepares for his debut at the Tampa Bay Pug Club Specialty on November 6th. We have been working nightly to get ready for that busy weekend. Not bad for a 7.5 month old puppy....
My other little spitfire is also in full show mode, as he prepares for his debut at the Tampa Bay Pug Club Specialty on November 6th. We have been working nightly to get ready for that busy weekend. Not bad for a 7.5 month old puppy....
Monday, September 14, 2009
Noah X Mariah Litter!
Here is a group picture of the starletts @ 6 weeks old.
Noah X Mariah Litter! What a bunch of lovely babies!
Noah X Mariah Litter! What a bunch of lovely babies!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ava update...
This has been the month for updates at our house!!! I dont think I need to even type anything on how she is doing in her retirement home. This picture is worth a 1000 words.
Ava is the mom to the Cities and Grandma to the Spices!
Ava is the mom to the Cities and Grandma to the Spices!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Fall is in the air....
I feel like with the start of September that fall is coming upon us. Although here in Florida and 90 degree weather it is hard to imagine the crisp cool air coming in from the north. Maybe by Nov. we will be so lucky.
There is a lot going on right now. Shows are gearing up to start again and ohh I just can't wait to get Curry in the ring. I feel like a kid in a candy store with him. I am so in love with him, I wish I could have several just like him. I am hoping to do a repeat breeding at some point, I really want a girl from this pedigree.
Mark you calendars, on Sept. 12 in Clearwater, I will be at the AKC Responsible Dog ownership day talking about the importance of our breed. Most of all it will give me a chance to talk about these great little clowns. If you want more info, send me an email at bdazzpugs@yahoo.com or check out all the deatils here...
http://www.tampabaykennelclub.com/
We are getting all the final details together for the Tampa Bay Pug Clubs annual specialty that will be Nov. 6th in Brooksville. I still have not decided who I will be showing, but thought about putting Tabitha in the vet. sweeps. Of course I will be entering Curry and maybe Milan....we shall see. Come on out and join us!
I am heading out to Lynda's on Saturday to see the Noah X Mariah babies, I just can't wait. From what Lynda said the girl is a keeper so I am hoping at the end of the month, Paris will be joining my crew. Her reg. name will be B'Dazzles Creme Da La Creme. As for the 4 boys in the litter, I guess we will be placing them in pet homes. This is a repeat breeding of Bennett so there is not really any reason to keep another boy, when we already have one. This has to be the hardest part of breeding, but one that is necessary. I suppose you could say we are accepting inquires for fawn male puppy, that would be ready in 4-5 weeks old. Please make sure that you have read some of my postings from back in Jan. and Feb. so you know what to expect.
Well that is what is going on around here....busy busy!!!!
There is a lot going on right now. Shows are gearing up to start again and ohh I just can't wait to get Curry in the ring. I feel like a kid in a candy store with him. I am so in love with him, I wish I could have several just like him. I am hoping to do a repeat breeding at some point, I really want a girl from this pedigree.
Mark you calendars, on Sept. 12 in Clearwater, I will be at the AKC Responsible Dog ownership day talking about the importance of our breed. Most of all it will give me a chance to talk about these great little clowns. If you want more info, send me an email at bdazzpugs@yahoo.com or check out all the deatils here...
http://www.tampabaykennelclub.com/
We are getting all the final details together for the Tampa Bay Pug Clubs annual specialty that will be Nov. 6th in Brooksville. I still have not decided who I will be showing, but thought about putting Tabitha in the vet. sweeps. Of course I will be entering Curry and maybe Milan....we shall see. Come on out and join us!
I am heading out to Lynda's on Saturday to see the Noah X Mariah babies, I just can't wait. From what Lynda said the girl is a keeper so I am hoping at the end of the month, Paris will be joining my crew. Her reg. name will be B'Dazzles Creme Da La Creme. As for the 4 boys in the litter, I guess we will be placing them in pet homes. This is a repeat breeding of Bennett so there is not really any reason to keep another boy, when we already have one. This has to be the hardest part of breeding, but one that is necessary. I suppose you could say we are accepting inquires for fawn male puppy, that would be ready in 4-5 weeks old. Please make sure that you have read some of my postings from back in Jan. and Feb. so you know what to expect.
Well that is what is going on around here....busy busy!!!!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Adios' mi amigo....
As I type this my little wise Sage is on his way to Puerto Rico. His new dad was super nice, just as I expected. Sounds like he is going to have a great time playing with the children and his new pug friends. I think that Julio and family will have a new found appreciation for this lovely breed. Their hearts are in the right place. I know that Sage will represent the island and give all the pug owners new insight to what a pug is all about.
Te amo con todo mi corazón Sage. Me gustó el tiempo con usted y siempre estará aquí. Buena suerte en sus nuevas aventuras. ~Te amo Nani
Te amo con todo mi corazón Sage. Me gustó el tiempo con usted y siempre estará aquí. Buena suerte en sus nuevas aventuras. ~Te amo Nani
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Finally...
Congrats to AKC Ch. BISS. Prelly's Ruff N' Tuff "Noah" x Riversong's Heartbreaker of B'Dazzle "Mariah" on their new gets. Mariah whelped 5 lovely puppies this morning. 4 Boys and 1 Girl. Mommy and babies are doing fine and of course Noah is very proud to be a father once again. This litter has been a long time coming. Thank you Lynda of "Lotus Blossom Pugs" for taking care of all the details and getting the surgical implant done, and most of all whelping this dream litter. We are very excited here at B'Dazzle pugs at the idea of welcoming a little girl. Lets hope that the single girl is a keeper so that I can have a Paris to go with her half sister Milan.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Updates!
It has been sometime since I gave an update of the happenings here at B'Dazzle Pugs. It has been a fun year thus far. Starting out with the arrival of the Spices in February, and getting through all the touch puppy stages has been challenging and rewarding. Milan is back enjoying the mother free life she enjoyed in the past. She has been going to conformation classes with Sage and Curry to fine tune her skill of staking. We have a toy specialty coming up the weekend of August 8th and 9th in Orlando. I will be showing Milan in Bred By and Curry is tagging along and will be shown in the puppy match that is Friday evening.
Both the boys are just lovely. I have made a decision to keep Curry from the 2 and I am currently seaking a home for Sage. Nobody warned my the trials and tribulations of keeping 2 boys. Seems like everyday someone is getting beat up! LOL I have made a mental note not to keep 2 boys next time!
I am getting anxious for the fall to come and to get Curry in the ring. After a 2 year break, I am READY. It will be fun to take Sebastian along with me as well. I am pleased that he is showing a vested interest in the pugs and is always there to help me feed, bath, and brush them. They seem to like him too. In fact at night he likes to go in the pug room and kiss them all good night. So heartwarming.
Ohh before I go keep your paws and fingers crossed for Miss Mariah, she is due to whelp on Sunday. She was bred to "Ch. BISS Prelly's Ruff N' Tuff" aka Noah. I want a girl so BAD!!!! I will keep you all posted.
Both the boys are just lovely. I have made a decision to keep Curry from the 2 and I am currently seaking a home for Sage. Nobody warned my the trials and tribulations of keeping 2 boys. Seems like everyday someone is getting beat up! LOL I have made a mental note not to keep 2 boys next time!
I am getting anxious for the fall to come and to get Curry in the ring. After a 2 year break, I am READY. It will be fun to take Sebastian along with me as well. I am pleased that he is showing a vested interest in the pugs and is always there to help me feed, bath, and brush them. They seem to like him too. In fact at night he likes to go in the pug room and kiss them all good night. So heartwarming.
Ohh before I go keep your paws and fingers crossed for Miss Mariah, she is due to whelp on Sunday. She was bred to "Ch. BISS Prelly's Ruff N' Tuff" aka Noah. I want a girl so BAD!!!! I will keep you all posted.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
4 Months Old....
Where has time gone? Curry on the left, Sage on the right.
This is Curry. I am so head over heels in love with this little guy. He is an amazing little puppy and I am counting down the days until I can get him in the ring!
Little man Sage! Like his brother, he has a delightful personality!!!
Curry and the classic "B'dazzle" lips! All my pugs from the Prelly/Dhandy line have these lips.
The boys chilling, what hams!
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