We strive to produce pugs who are beautiful inside and out.
We believe that overall health, sound temperament, and sociability are just as important as outward looks when meeting breed standard.
We believe that overall health, sound temperament, and sociability are just as important as outward looks when meeting breed standard.
Health Tested: As members of AKC's Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program, our breeding stock is health tested in accordance with the recommendations of the National Pug Dog Club of America.
Once you have been owned by a pug, it becomes quite obvious why they are one of the oldest breeds of dogs and have flourished since before 400 B.C. Our goal at Pickwick Pugs is to keep this breed flourishing. To that end, we fully support and promote PDE susceptibility testing and other important health scheme testing of our pugs to be bred. Here are some of the things we test for:
Once you have been owned by a pug, it becomes quite obvious why they are one of the oldest breeds of dogs and have flourished since before 400 B.C. Our goal at Pickwick Pugs is to keep this breed flourishing. To that end, we fully support and promote PDE susceptibility testing and other important health scheme testing of our pugs to be bred. Here are some of the things we test for:
- Visual Health Assessment
- Patella Evaluation
- Hemivertebrae (HV)
- Pug Dog Encephalitis DNA test (PDE)
- Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)
- Hip Evaluation
Excerpt from Contract:
"The Pug puppy is guaranteed to be in excellent health at the time that the Purchaser takes possession. The Sellers guarantee that the Pug puppy’s dam and sire are health-tested and were healthy at the time of the breeding. The Sellers strongly recommend that the Purchaser, at Purchaser’s sole cost, has the Pug examined by a licensed veterinarian within 5 working days after delivery date. If there is a significant, life-threatening, genetic-based problem discovered at this examination or during the Pug’s first year of life, The Purchaser may return the Pug to Sellers if accompanied with a written statement from the Purchaser’s veterinarian. The Sellers’ veterinarian(s) will also evaluate the Pug and, if the genetic condition is confirmed and verified, the Sellers will provide the Purchaser with a replacement Pug Puppy. If Purchaser chooses to keep the Pug, no replacement will be given, and all medical costs and treatments are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. This guarantee covers only the original Purchaser and is not transferable. To ensure that Purchaser does not unnecessarily euthanize the Pug or surrender it to an animal shelter, Purchaser will take the Pug back at any time during the Pug’s lifetime. Sellers will not issue a refund or provide another Pug to Purchaser unless the Pug’s return was a result of any misrepresentation on the part of Sellers with respect to the Pug’s health at time of sale."
"The Pug puppy is guaranteed to be in excellent health at the time that the Purchaser takes possession. The Sellers guarantee that the Pug puppy’s dam and sire are health-tested and were healthy at the time of the breeding. The Sellers strongly recommend that the Purchaser, at Purchaser’s sole cost, has the Pug examined by a licensed veterinarian within 5 working days after delivery date. If there is a significant, life-threatening, genetic-based problem discovered at this examination or during the Pug’s first year of life, The Purchaser may return the Pug to Sellers if accompanied with a written statement from the Purchaser’s veterinarian. The Sellers’ veterinarian(s) will also evaluate the Pug and, if the genetic condition is confirmed and verified, the Sellers will provide the Purchaser with a replacement Pug Puppy. If Purchaser chooses to keep the Pug, no replacement will be given, and all medical costs and treatments are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. This guarantee covers only the original Purchaser and is not transferable. To ensure that Purchaser does not unnecessarily euthanize the Pug or surrender it to an animal shelter, Purchaser will take the Pug back at any time during the Pug’s lifetime. Sellers will not issue a refund or provide another Pug to Purchaser unless the Pug’s return was a result of any misrepresentation on the part of Sellers with respect to the Pug’s health at time of sale."
It is important to note that buying from a reputable, conscientious breeder does not guarantee perfect health for life. Therefore, it is important to research all of the challenges you may face when owning a pug. In general, the pug breed often deals with hip dysplasia, elongated soft palates, PDE, PK, other eye problems, and other issues. A good starting source is the Pug Dog Club of America. Prospective puppy buyers and pug owners might also speak with a vet who has dealt with pugs to learn what you might possibly expect throughout a pug’s lifetime. While pugs' challenges often involve eyes and hips, ALL breeds and all living creatures will have their own, unique challenges as well as those universal challenges such as bacteria, viruses, accidents, and just the exciting act of staying alive while living a full and fulfilled life