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:
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.
Following the guidelines of AKC (American Kennel Club) Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Good Dog Good Breeder programs, and other organizations, Pickwick Pugs provides health tests on all of our pugs who are part of our breeding program.
Pickwick Pugs are:
Health Guarantee
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.
Following the guidelines of AKC (American Kennel Club) Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Good Dog Good Breeder programs, and other organizations, Pickwick Pugs provides health tests on all of our pugs who are part of our breeding program.
Pickwick Pugs are:
- Pickwick Pugs breeding stock is health tested in accordance with the recommendations of the Pug Dog Club of America.
- Pickwick Pugs are AKC Registered
- The Pug Dog Club of America recommends all dogs used for breeding and exhibition be screened for health issues. To that end, the Pug Dog Club of America recommends the following tests:
- Hip Dysplasia - OFA Evaluation
- Patellar Luxation - OFA Evaluation
- OFA or CERF Eye Examination - by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist
- Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) - DNA test for Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
- Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) (Optional) - DNA based PKD test results from an approved lab
- Pickwick Pugs also includes non-required testing such as cardiac evaluations and spine X-rays.
- EDUCATION: Pickwick pugs promises to pursue AKC provided or AKC approved continuing breeder education so that we stay educated on the best breeding practices, including advances in canine health.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Pickwick Pugs agrees to comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy, including inspections by the AKC, and promises to share with AKC health testing and continuing education documentation.
- RESPONSIBILITY: Pickwick Pugs accepts responsibility for the health and well-being of the puppies we produce and for complying with all laws regarding the ownership and maintenance of dogs.
- TRADITION: Pickwick Pugs upholds the AKC’s tradition of breeding purebred dogs that are happy and healthy.
Health Guarantee
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. All breeds, including All-American mixes and Doodles, have their own health challenges and it is important to research these and plan accordingly.