Imagine these scenarios: You're in the kitchen making food, your pug is underfoot waiting for a dropped crumb. You're in the yard, your pug is eating rabbit poo. You're on a walk, your pug is sniffing for sidewalk sandwiches. You just made two dozen chocolate chip cookies, your pug is looking to eat the whole batch in one sitting despite the fact they are essentially poison. Sound familiar? As we pug owners know, there are no limits to what our pugs put in their mouths. These babies are vacuum cleaners! They would eat all of the food on the list, even the 'can't' category. Our goal is to help ..read more

The days are finally getting longer and warmer! You can take your pug for extra long walkies and help them (and you) shed any extra winter weight. There’s no doubt that it’s an exciting time of year as we transition to summer. Everything feels fresh, bright, and new. But of course, it’s important to follow these pug summer safety tips to ensure your dog is protected during the next few months. Pugs like all dogs face certain dangers in the summer. There are also a few hazards that are particular to pugs, which owners should be aware of as well. Here’s what you need to know to spring forward w ..read more

Adopting a pug is one of the most exciting moments for every owner. With so many pugs available from reputable pug rescues, it’s easy to fall in love. Pugs are affable creatures, who generally get along well with most other pets, so introducing a pug to your household, is often not too difficult. Still, there’s no guarantee your other pets will be as excited to welcome the newbie into their herd (or grumble as a pack of pugs is call). So, how can you introduce your pug to your other pets and make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible for everyone involved? You can trust that we ma ..read more

Your pug is wonderful from his (sometimes stinky) little face folds to down to his curly tail, smelly butt, and Frito feet. But of course, there are times when your little friend may need to be spruced up. Most dog grooming tips apply to pugs too of course, but we all know pugs are a special (read: high maintenance) breed. Plus, we all deserve pampering now and again, right? So, if you want to give your pug a special spa day, here are the dog grooming tips you need for your pug. You can trust that we maintain strict editorial integrity in our writing and assessments; however, we receive compe ..read more

September Cover Pug | Miss Pickles In this Fall's season of RuPug's Treat Race, Miss Pickles the Pug is the star. Her elaborate, sexy outfits make her the belle of the treat ball. Make sure to follow her dragventures on Instagram @miss.picklesthepug. We love you, Miss Pickles! #misspickles ..read more

September Cover Pug | Milkshake As we celebrate the final "Dog Days" of summer, we recognize the beautiful, rare flowers in the pug garden. Milkshake is just this type of flower. Follow this handsome man on Instagram @milkshakethepug. This adorable rose brings all the pug girls to the yard! Instagram: @milkshakethepug ..read more

One of the biggest factors in pug health is keeping your dog at a healthy weight. Yet, many pugs end up overweight and struggling. How do you keep your pug on a diet that’s healthy? For most pug owners the struggle is all too real. Pugs are amazingly talented at convincing everyone that they’re STARVING. Most pugs are highly food motivated too. Combined with their already naturally roundish proportions, a few extra snackies can quickly start to show. So if your pug is starting to look a little round, what can you do to keep your pug fit? Why Do Pugs Become Overweight? The truth about pugs is ..read more

Hosting visitors is always a treat. Especially living in a different state than many of our friends and family members. We love it when guests come to visit. But, it can often be a bit of an adjustment for dogs and guests. With three pugs, we have a full house. Even if our guests love dogs or have dogs of their own, as pug-lovers know--pugs are often...enthusiastic especially around new people. So how can you help dogs and guests get along? What do you need to do, to ensure your guests have a pleasant stay? Helping Dogs and Guests Get Along There are several steps you can take to ensure pugs ..read more

April Cover Pug | Lulu Give some love to this month's Pug Life Magazine Cover Pug Lulu. Her cuteness will turn you upside down. Follow Lulu on Instagram ,@puglikelulu ..read more

Pugs are adorable, it’s a fact. For many years they’ve been inspiring works of art, appearing in early Chinese sculpture and artwork, as well as ,18th century European portraiture. As one of the oldest breeds of dogs, pugs have been represented by pug art, since the advent of the breed. And it’s no wonder: pugs are loveable, expressive, and have faces that appear almost human-like with their expressions. Part monkey, part teddy bear, these little dogs are a favorite muse of many classic and modern pug artists. As pug lovers and art lovers, we’ve collected (and contributed) to the pug art worl ..read more