Pugs out and about in Bridport Street, Albert Park

These two Pugs are in the same family. The big Pug is a 3 year old pure breed pug and the little one, who is full grown, is a 3/ 4 Pug and 1/4 King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. His face is a little more spaniel like. The little one is younger and livelier.

The pugs were attracting a lot of attention as ‘dogs waiting’ for their owners to breakfast in Albert Park. Pugs are very appealing and these two were spoken to by a number of passersby as they joined part of the Sunday Lunch scene along the busy shopping strip in Bridport Street Albert Park

Jack Russell X Pug and a Corgi X Staffordshire Terrier

Get to know Sassy’s boys.

Maxwell is a Jack Russell Pug cross commonly called JUG and Mateuz is a Corgi Staffy cross and called Corfy for short.

Sassy says these two beautiful dogs were intentionally cross bred. They are great looking guys.

She has trained her de-sexed male dogs to live by routine and to fit the routine into her life. She is the leader of the pack. They get up in the morning and head outdoors for fresh air and healthy exercise. She believes it is essential for them to work off their energy before she leaves them and heads off to work.

It is the same at the end of the day they exercise again and then in the weekends they all go for a longer time out doors. This is what she writes ….

“As for our lives here in town, well we live in Windsor just near the hustle and bustle of Chapel St and all its noises, smells and sounds. We have great parks nearby and many 4 legged mates. Most of the local traders know my dogs, and will happily let us eat or shop in their store with them in my company. I feel so lucky to have the accommodation that suits my dogs, two glorious personalities that bring me so much joy and a network of friends and dogs that we have made.”

They're great mates and not only do they sleep together but they eat from the same bowl. Now that is friendship.

A friendly pug at the supermarket

Waiting outside the supermarket can be a very boring thing to do. This rather portly Pug was happy to say hello to anyone who stopped to pass the time of day.

I hoped he didn’t have far to go to reach home. He was panting a bit as he sat there although it wasn’t a very hot day but then I believe that Pugs tend to pant.

He enjoyed being talked to and patted. A very friendly Pug

Choosing a Dog, - Percy the Pug

PERCY

“We want a dog but we don’t know what to get!”

I’ve heard people say that so many times.

The choice is easier when the dog ‘speaks to us’.

*Sometimes it is breed that speaks to us.

*Sometimes we just want to replace beloved dog that has died - we want another Spot or Rover.

*Some people read books and check Internet sites to bone-up on various breeds.

*Sometimes we have no preference and head to the Lost Dogs Home and listen to what the people there tell us about the dogs they have. That’s how I have always chosen my dogs. I chose one because it said "good with cats!" We had two at the time. Thye've been great dogs.

Whatever method you choose I believe the dog does have to speak to you – a message passes between you.

The Pug breed spoke to Percy’s owner. She knew that was her breed and she seriously set about locating a Pug.

She began with the yellow pages

She rang breeder after breeder. All the puppies had been booked in advance and some Mums-to-be had their puppies booked for new homes before the pregnancy had been confirmed.

This new owner wanted a dog now.

Twenty phone calls and her dog was no nearer. In fact further away because the task was becoming disheartening.

Some people may have seen this as a sign that she wasn’t meant to have a Pug. But not this owner she kept searching. On the twenty fifth phone call she struck gold.

“Oh I’ve got just the dog,” said the cheerful voice at the other end

Percy was the dog. He had been returned to the breeder because his lovely owner was posted overseas and couldn’t take Percy. A meeting was arranged and Percy and his new owner fell in love and have been inseparable ever since.

PUGS are small, easy to groom and to look after. They are intelligent and alert and are interested in everything – look at Percy’s bright lively face. They love to be part of the family and need lots of affection. They are quite lazy so don’t need a lot of exercise.

A pug may be the dog for you.