Pickwick Pugs
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    • Our goals, philosophy >
      • Health Screening >
        • Health Guarantee
    • Behind Every Pickwick Puppy
    • Meet the Humans >
      • Breeder of Merit
    • Going Home
    • Photo Album
    • Testimonials
    • Why buy from a responsible preservation Breeder?
  • Our Grumble
    • AKC Champions >
      • CH Pickwick's Child, That Hemline's Out of Sight, TKN
      • CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN
      • CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile
      • CH Pickwick's Worship the Ground I Walk On
      • CH Pickwick's Casanova in Disguise
      • GCH CH Hill Country's I'll Bee Your Shining Star
      • CH Peachtree's Kirkcudbright Kayleigh, CGC, TKN, RN, RI
      • CH Wright's Triumphant Tiger Eye at Pickwick
      • CH Pickwick's Mr. High Falutin'
      • CH Pickwick's Too Generous to Trifle With
      • CH Pickwick's Oh, The Places You'll Go
    • Our Girls >
      • Verhosan Riga
      • CH Pickwick's Oh the Places You'll Go
      • Pickwick's Never Too Wacky, Too Old, Too Wild (Lola)
      • CH Pickwick's Worship The Ground I Walk On
      • Pickwick's Judge of Your Own Happiness
      • Pickwick's Where Heaven Kisses Earth
    • Our Boys >
      • Umberto of Alexgoldens
      • GCH Hill Country's I'll Bee Your Shining Star
      • CH Wright's Triumphant Tiger Eye at Pickwick
    • Retired Champions & Show Prospects >
      • Retired Girls >
        • CH Pickwick's Too Generous to Trifle With
        • Zobear's American Idol
        • CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile
        • Pickwick's Watching the Stars Align
        • CH Peachtree's Kirkcudbright Kayleigh, CGC, RIN, RI, TKN
        • CH Pickwick's Child, That Hemline's Out of Sight TKN
        • Princess Buttercup's Forever is Now
        • Pickwick's Thrill on Blueberry Hill
        • Pickwick's While the Leaves Play the Music
        • Pickwick's Doris Diamond Breakfasts at Tiffany's
        • Pickwick's Follow the Star
      • Retired Boys >
        • Diabolbric’s Start Me Up (Jagger)
        • CH Pickwick's Mr. High Falutin'
        • CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN
    • Fosters, Rescues >
      • All-American Rescue Jerry (lab/chow/GS mix)
      • All-American Rescue Lexi
    • Gone but not forgotten . . . >
      • Sebastian, BGR, CGC, RN, RA, TKN
      • Pickwick's Cotton Candy in the Sky RN
      • Charlie Chaplin
      • Winston (Pickwick's Cosmic Constellation in the Stars)
    • Past Pickwick Pugs Litters >
      • Begin the Beguine Litter
      • Thrill Litter
      • Lemaître Litter
      • Stars Fell on Alabama
      • Diamond Litter
      • Emerald Litter
      • Christmas Star Litter
      • New Year's Eve Litter
      • Adirondack Litter
      • Flying Kilts Litter
      • Coffee House Litter
      • Poldark Litter
      • Southern Belle Litter
      • Jane Austen Litter
      • Bridgerton Litter
      • Beatrix Potter Litter
      • Dr Seuss Litter
      • Baskin Robbins Litter
      • Galaxy Litter
      • Shire Litter
      • IKEA Litter
  • Available
    • Currently Available >
      • Guardian Home
    • Current Litter >
      • Artemis Litter
    • Application Procedure
    • Puppy/Pug Interest Form >
      • Puppy Placement Application
      • Delivery
    • Puppy Training >
      • Puppy Graduation Videos
      • Puppy Culture Protocol - What Has Your Puppy Been Up To These Past 12 Weeks?
      • Puppy Parties
      • Temperament Evaluation Form >
        • Avid Dog Temperament Evaluations
      • Conformation Evaluation Form
    • Puppy Blog >
      • Scenes from Puppy Nursery
    • Prospective Litters >
      • Shakespeare Litter
      • French Pastry Litter
      • Pursuit of Jade
      • Disco Litter >
        • Future possible litters 2027+ >
          • Leprechaun Litter
    • Contracts >
      • New Puppy Owners Communication Form #1
      • New Puppy/Pug Owner Communication Form #2
  • Nutrition
    • What, How, When to Feed a Pug
    • Food >
      • How often to feed?
    • Daily Vitamin
    • Supplements
    • Treats
    • Recipes
  • Shop
    • Books
    • The Pug Bible E-Book
    • Pug Puppy Primer E-Book
    • Children's Story Series: The Adventures of Benny Boo the Pug Puppy
    • Donate to our Health Test Fund
    • Puppy/Pug Payments
    • Unique Gifts
    • Dog Shampoo Recipes
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • The Pug Bible e-Book
    • Grooming
    • First Aid
    • Outing Suggestions
    • New Owner Checklists A >
      • Puppy Sample Daily Schedule
      • Puppy's Life Day-by-Day
      • Puppy Daily Records
    • New Owner Checklists B >
      • Puppy Training & Socialization Checklist Chart
      • Socialization Checklist
    • Helpful Info for Pug Owners
    • Flying Home with Your Puppy
    • Driving Home With Your Puppy
    • Training & Socialization >
      • Showing a Pug in Conformation
      • Canine Good Citizenship Test
      • Tricks Training
      • Canine Freestyle
      • Conditioning Exercises
      • Rally Training Boot Camp
      • Canine Freestyle
      • Conformation Puppy Boot Camp
      • Activity Enrichment Draw
    • Prayers
    • Links >
      • Pug Dog Club of America
    • Breed Standard
  • Calendar
    • Schedule
  • Health and Genetic Research in Pugs
    • Breeding/Whelping Notes >
      • Litter Record Notebook
  • Fundraising for Rescue and Research
    • Pugiano >
      • Pugiano Training >
        • Canine Freestyle Training Steps
        • Annie Training Log
        • Buttercup Training Log
        • Cindy Training Log
        • Emma Training Log
        • Iona Training Log
        • KK Training Log
        • Lilibeth Training Log
        • Lilly - Training Log
        • Lola Training Log
        • Miss Dior - Training Log
        • Robert Training Log
        • Parker Training Log
        • Stella - Training Log
        • Tory - Training Log
        • Umberto Training Log
      • 2024 >
        • Pugiano Christmas >
          • Pugiano History Act Training >
            • History 101 Pugiano Style

Currently Available


Artemis Litter - Summer, 2026
We are currently accepting deposits and finalizing placements, for our Artemis Litter (available August 29, 2026 once they are 12 weeks old).
At Pickwick Pugs, we breed very selectively.  If you would like to be considered, the first step is to complete our Inquiry/Application Form.
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Pickwick Companion Puppy

Each Pickwick puppy is the result of careful breeding, daily training, and an intentional early-life program designed to support lifelong success. 

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This comprehensive program is included with every Pickwick puppy—there are no add-ons or hidden costs. Each puppy goes home with:
  • Star Puppy Academy (SPA) Training Program
    Daily individualized training, early neurological development, and structured socialization
  • Real-World Socialization & Enrichment
    Exposure to varied environments, people, sounds, and experiences to build confidence and resilience
  • AKC Registration (Limited)
    Official registration with the American Kennel Club
  • Microchip & AKC Reunite Enrollment
    Permanent identification and recovery protection
  • Documented Pedigree
    Reflecting generations of carefully selected, health-tested lineage
  • Veterinary Care & Age-Appropriate Vaccinations
    Professional veterinary oversight prior to placement
  • AKC Trick Dog Title Application
    Completed prior to going home—an early foundation for learning and engagement
  • Professional Temperament Evaluation
    Objective assessment to support ideal placement
  • Personalized Puppy-to-Home Matching
    Thoughtful pairing based on temperament, lifestyle, and long-term success
  • Guided Nutrition Setup and Transition Support
    Personalized guidance to help you confidently continue your puppy’s established diet
  • Premium, Full-Size Nutrition Starter
    Including the same high-quality food, supplements, and vitamins your puppy has been raised on, ensuring a seamless and healthy transition into your home
  • Lifetime Breeder Support
    Ongoing guidance and partnership for the life of your pug.
  • Puppy go-home bag is even complete with a wrapped canvas masterpiece paw-painted by the puppy, toys, food, treats, supplements, chews, folder with all vaccination records and vet health report, AKC pedigree, and a few familiar items to help ease the transition into the puppy's new environment.


Comparing Puppy Prices

Every breeder structures their program differently. When comparing puppies, we encourage families to look beyond the purchase price and consider everything that is included. At Pickwick, our goal is to send every puppy home thoroughly prepared with the health care, registrations, training, supplies, and lifetime support needed for the best possible start.

Here is an itemized list of many of the items and services included with every Pickwick puppy (prices shown before taxes and delivery):

Premium Nutrition and Supplements:
(Full-size bags and bottles: 2-6 months supply)
* pawTree Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Puppy Food (10.3 lb.) — $56.99
* pawTree Freeze-Dried Raw Salmon & Beef Formula — $71.99
* Fish Oil (Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil) — $19.99
* Gastro Pro Plus Digestive Support — $35.99
* NuVet Canine Vitamins (4–6 month supply) — $60.50
* Chicken Bone Broth — $22.99
* Plaque Control Supplement — $34.99
* Superfood Seasoning — $16.99 Premium Training Treats & Chews
* Freeze-Dried Turkey Treats — $16.99
* Soft & Chewy Chicken Meaty Bites — $16.99
* Freeze-Dried Beef Treats — $16.99
* Bison & Pumpkin Meatballs — $16.99
* Premium Lamb Ear or Natural Chews — $15.00
* Chillax Chew Samples — $5.00
* Heartguard Chew — $12.79 

AKC:

* AKC Individual Registration — $35.00
* AKC Four-Generation Pedigree — $27.00
* AKC Reunite Microchip & Enrollment — $70.00
* AKC Novice Trick Dog Title Application — $32.00
* Professional Trick Dog Evaluation — $100.00 Training low estimate

Training & Go-Home Supplies Misc:
* The Pug Bible e-Book - $12.99
*The Pug Puppy Primer: The Essential Training Companion e-Book - $6.99

* Collar & Leash — $15.00
* Training Clicker — $2.00
* Target Stick — $2.00
* Collapsible Travel Bowl — $12.00
* Familiar-Scent Blanket — $4.00
* Toys — $10.00
* Shampoo & Conditioner Sample — $5.00 
* Urine Eliminator — $16.99
* Poop Bag Dispenser & Bags — $9.99 Pickwick Exclusives
* Original abstract painting created by your puppy — Priceless
* Daily training toward an AKC Novice Trick Dog title
* Pug Puppy Prodigy early learning curriculum
* Puppy Culture early enrichment and socialization (including Ian Dunbar principles, outings, 6 week puppy party)
* Careful temperament matching (including Avid Dog Temperament Evaluations at age 7.5 weeks)
* Lifetime breeder support
* Additional items such as AKC Folder, Tote Bag, individual puppy needs such as possible Adaptil collar and spray for flights.


The retail value of the tangible items alone is well over $800–$900. When the AKC registrations, title application, microchip enrollment, and other included services are considered, the total value comfortably exceeds $1,000. More importantly, these items reflect our commitment to giving every Pickwick puppy the very best start in life while making the transition from our home to yours as smooth and successful as possible. If you'd like to understand more about what's involved as an ethical preservation breeder there is more information on this page. 
✨ Thank you for your interest in Pickwick Pugs—we are honored to be part of each puppy’s journey to their forever home.
Owners - Jeff and Amy McLelland

Located outside of Birmingham, Alabama, USA


Author of The Pug Bible

Author of The Pug Puppy Primer

Petpro with PawTree (Natural foods, treats, supplements, and other pet products developed by Veterinarians and PhDs in Animal Science and Pet Nutrition)


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We feed exclusively PawTree and Nuvet Daily Vitamin
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Best of Breed, CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN - our first bred-by-champion.
Bumi was star student at his puppy class today and has been pretty much bomb-proof in the world so far. You definitely set him up for success!"

"You do such a good job training/preparing them. Rosalina is the best trained dog in this house...everyone at work is always blown away how incredible she is ... Socialization, confidence, obedience ... And, well, she’s really pretty." (Vet Tech, mom, loving pug owner)

"The vet was impressed that his nostrils were completely open."

"So many people at the festival were asking where did you get such a beautiful pug from and we said from an amazing breeder in Alabama, Pickwick Pugs"


"He [Louie, out of the Beatrix Potter litter] is by far the most athletic & strongest of any other pugs we’ve had. He’s 18.5 lbs of muscle! I’m sure there are genetics involved, but we also followed your advice with the diet, fish oil, supplements etc. If we had the time, I bet he’d be a champion at agility. We love everything about him!!"
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Lilibeth, (CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile), our 6th AKC Champion
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Amy at The Pug Dog Club of America National Specialty

Contact Us - Inquiry Application Form

Puppy/Pug Questionnaire Application
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Amy, AKC Breeder of Merit, with CH Pickwick's Oh, the Places You'll Go (Cindy) finishing her championship out of the puppy class.
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Lilly, a Pickwick Best in Show winner
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A Pickwick puppy graduating from Star Puppy Academy just before "gotcha day".
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How to speak Puglish with a heavy accent: It’s a language where no means sing me a song, and come here means gravity has doubled and I must now become a flat, vocal pancake. ;) 
  • Home
    • Our goals, philosophy >
      • Health Screening >
        • Health Guarantee
    • Behind Every Pickwick Puppy
    • Meet the Humans >
      • Breeder of Merit
    • Going Home
    • Photo Album
    • Testimonials
    • Why buy from a responsible preservation Breeder?
  • Our Grumble
    • AKC Champions >
      • CH Pickwick's Child, That Hemline's Out of Sight, TKN
      • CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN
      • CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile
      • CH Pickwick's Worship the Ground I Walk On
      • CH Pickwick's Casanova in Disguise
      • GCH CH Hill Country's I'll Bee Your Shining Star
      • CH Peachtree's Kirkcudbright Kayleigh, CGC, TKN, RN, RI
      • CH Wright's Triumphant Tiger Eye at Pickwick
      • CH Pickwick's Mr. High Falutin'
      • CH Pickwick's Too Generous to Trifle With
      • CH Pickwick's Oh, The Places You'll Go
    • Our Girls >
      • Verhosan Riga
      • CH Pickwick's Oh the Places You'll Go
      • Pickwick's Never Too Wacky, Too Old, Too Wild (Lola)
      • CH Pickwick's Worship The Ground I Walk On
      • Pickwick's Judge of Your Own Happiness
      • Pickwick's Where Heaven Kisses Earth
    • Our Boys >
      • Umberto of Alexgoldens
      • GCH Hill Country's I'll Bee Your Shining Star
      • CH Wright's Triumphant Tiger Eye at Pickwick
    • Retired Champions & Show Prospects >
      • Retired Girls >
        • CH Pickwick's Too Generous to Trifle With
        • Zobear's American Idol
        • CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile
        • Pickwick's Watching the Stars Align
        • CH Peachtree's Kirkcudbright Kayleigh, CGC, RIN, RI, TKN
        • CH Pickwick's Child, That Hemline's Out of Sight TKN
        • Princess Buttercup's Forever is Now
        • Pickwick's Thrill on Blueberry Hill
        • Pickwick's While the Leaves Play the Music
        • Pickwick's Doris Diamond Breakfasts at Tiffany's
        • Pickwick's Follow the Star
      • Retired Boys >
        • Diabolbric’s Start Me Up (Jagger)
        • CH Pickwick's Mr. High Falutin'
        • CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN
    • Fosters, Rescues >
      • All-American Rescue Jerry (lab/chow/GS mix)
      • All-American Rescue Lexi
    • Gone but not forgotten . . . >
      • Sebastian, BGR, CGC, RN, RA, TKN
      • Pickwick's Cotton Candy in the Sky RN
      • Charlie Chaplin
      • Winston (Pickwick's Cosmic Constellation in the Stars)
    • Past Pickwick Pugs Litters >
      • Begin the Beguine Litter
      • Thrill Litter
      • Lemaître Litter
      • Stars Fell on Alabama
      • Diamond Litter
      • Emerald Litter
      • Christmas Star Litter
      • New Year's Eve Litter
      • Adirondack Litter
      • Flying Kilts Litter
      • Coffee House Litter
      • Poldark Litter
      • Southern Belle Litter
      • Jane Austen Litter
      • Bridgerton Litter
      • Beatrix Potter Litter
      • Dr Seuss Litter
      • Baskin Robbins Litter
      • Galaxy Litter
      • Shire Litter
      • IKEA Litter
  • Available
    • Currently Available >
      • Guardian Home
    • Current Litter >
      • Artemis Litter
    • Application Procedure
    • Puppy/Pug Interest Form >
      • Puppy Placement Application
      • Delivery
    • Puppy Training >
      • Puppy Graduation Videos
      • Puppy Culture Protocol - What Has Your Puppy Been Up To These Past 12 Weeks?
      • Puppy Parties
      • Temperament Evaluation Form >
        • Avid Dog Temperament Evaluations
      • Conformation Evaluation Form
    • Puppy Blog >
      • Scenes from Puppy Nursery
    • Prospective Litters >
      • Shakespeare Litter
      • French Pastry Litter
      • Pursuit of Jade
      • Disco Litter >
        • Future possible litters 2027+ >
          • Leprechaun Litter
    • Contracts >
      • New Puppy Owners Communication Form #1
      • New Puppy/Pug Owner Communication Form #2
  • Nutrition
    • What, How, When to Feed a Pug
    • Food >
      • How often to feed?
    • Daily Vitamin
    • Supplements
    • Treats
    • Recipes
  • Shop
    • Books
    • The Pug Bible E-Book
    • Pug Puppy Primer E-Book
    • Children's Story Series: The Adventures of Benny Boo the Pug Puppy
    • Donate to our Health Test Fund
    • Puppy/Pug Payments
    • Unique Gifts
    • Dog Shampoo Recipes
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • The Pug Bible e-Book
    • Grooming
    • First Aid
    • Outing Suggestions
    • New Owner Checklists A >
      • Puppy Sample Daily Schedule
      • Puppy's Life Day-by-Day
      • Puppy Daily Records
    • New Owner Checklists B >
      • Puppy Training & Socialization Checklist Chart
      • Socialization Checklist
    • Helpful Info for Pug Owners
    • Flying Home with Your Puppy
    • Driving Home With Your Puppy
    • Training & Socialization >
      • Showing a Pug in Conformation
      • Canine Good Citizenship Test
      • Tricks Training
      • Canine Freestyle
      • Conditioning Exercises
      • Rally Training Boot Camp
      • Canine Freestyle
      • Conformation Puppy Boot Camp
      • Activity Enrichment Draw
    • Prayers
    • Links >
      • Pug Dog Club of America
    • Breed Standard
  • Calendar
    • Schedule
  • Health and Genetic Research in Pugs
    • Breeding/Whelping Notes >
      • Litter Record Notebook
  • Fundraising for Rescue and Research
    • Pugiano >
      • Pugiano Training >
        • Canine Freestyle Training Steps
        • Annie Training Log
        • Buttercup Training Log
        • Cindy Training Log
        • Emma Training Log
        • Iona Training Log
        • KK Training Log
        • Lilibeth Training Log
        • Lilly - Training Log
        • Lola Training Log
        • Miss Dior - Training Log
        • Robert Training Log
        • Parker Training Log
        • Stella - Training Log
        • Tory - Training Log
        • Umberto Training Log
      • 2024 >
        • Pugiano Christmas >
          • Pugiano History Act Training >
            • History 101 Pugiano Style