Does anyone have a pug,if so how big do they get and what is it like to have 1?

Pugs are one of the biggest of the toy dogs. They are pretty popular and expensive. Dogs with pushed-in faces (like bulldogs) are very susceptible to heat stroke and breathing problems. They are usually friendly and sweet, but can be hyper and nervous. It's important to socialize them early, and obedience train and housebreak them properly.

BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com

What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/

Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins

Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin

Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor

Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard

Dog Problems - Benjamin

Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan

Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.

Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.

These so-called "breeders" have now figured out that they can use the internet to ship a dog directly to the customer and thus make more money by cutting out the middleman. If you buy a dog from out of state, good luck getting your money back if there's something wrong with the pup. These people count on you becoming instantly attached to the poor little guy and being willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the vet to treat whatever is wrong with him.

I have a 5 year old pug named Max. He is around 18 lbs. They are pretty small and compact dogs. You should know that pugs shed a lot. I have to brush his fur at least once per week to help with the shedding.

They are great dogs though. Mine is really smart. He was easy to housetrain, does great with small kids, and loves to cuddle. For the most part, they are good with other dogs and animals. They love to be around people and don't like being left alone for long periods of time. Pugs are kind of lazy in that they don't need to go for long walks. They are content to just romping around the house and yard. Mine is afraid of random things like balloons, basketballs, the vacuume, etc.

I adore my pug. Fully grown they should be around 15-20 pounds (mine is right at 15 pounds). They can have some real health issues (allergies, difficulty breathing, cleft pallet), but they are the sweetest most loving dog you will ever have. Mine is so curious, he loves to sniff every corner, and he follows me from room to room. At night he curls right up against my legs to sleep. He is a bit stubborn sometimes, and it took a while before he would learn any tricks, but once he figured out I wasn't teasing him with the treats, he became a very fast learner. I have heard that pugs are like potato chips -- you can't have just 1. It's so true! I can't wait to get my second one!

Mine weighs 25 pounds and is 2 years old and I love him he has such a personality and is so much fun. They love you holding them when they are small and love to sleep with you. Sometimes they smile and are very obnoxious, but I wouldnt change dogs with anyone in the world. This is the second one I have had and they are awesome. I hope that if you get one you love it as much as I do. They like to play all the time, at least the males do. I made a mistake of feeding mine table scraps and they expect you to feed them all the time what you are eating. SO I make dinner for my dog too. If you are going to get one I suggest you find a book and read about them.

Pugs usually get to be about 10-20lbs...They have really good temperments are usually good with kids. Problems they usually encounter are breathing/resp probs and skin probs. Make sure to keep them on a GOOD food like Eukanuba or Iams. That will help with the skin.

they are fun to have and they dont get very big at all......they have a lot of sinus problems because of their nose.....other than that...they are a great breed!