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12 Things You Wish You Knew Before Getting a Pug

Published: · Modified: by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

Ah, pugs, they're cute and growing in popularity. Thanks to their great sense of humor, they are known to be the clowns of the canine world.

Well, pugs are not for everyone, but everyone needs a pug in their life because of the comic relief they bring to life. If you are a pug parent, you'll surely relate to these 12 things you wish you knew before getting a pug. But if you are planning to adopt one, this article might be helpful for you too!

#1 Forget about having private time unless you lock yourself in the bathroom…

Pug lying on the bed with its face on a pillow
...then he’ll start barking or crying, to which you’ll feel guilty and open the door.

#2 Have you ever watched Game of Thrones?

Pug sticking its tongue out with tree of white flowers behind it
Pugs sound like the White Walkers when they see a squirrel on the deck. It's like a demonic, chattering scream.

#3 You can sleep wherever you want.

black pug puppy on top of the bed with its begging face
It’s up to you where you want him to sleep get him a bed or he’ll take half of your sleeping space.

#4 They love TV.

pug sitting on the couch with its owner
Pug shows are their favorite but they will watch just about anything.

#5 Pugs shed year-round, massive amounts of fur everywhere.

pug looking at a shredded hair on the palm of its owner's hand
You will have a layer of fur everywhere.

#6 Pugs lick. They lick the air, their feet, any exposed skin, furniture.

pug dog in the car with its tongue sticking out
There will be wet spots and constant sounds.

#7 Pugs snore. It’s loud, so loud.

pug dog lying on the floor on top of a towel with its food bowl
They also snort and grunt and scream. They aren't really barky dogs but please don't think they are quiet.

#8 Pugs fart!

pug dog sitting behind another dog's butt
They will deliberately fart in your face.

#9 Pugs often have runny noses.

pug with a shock face
They will sneeze and blow pug snot everywhere. Including your face.

#10 Pugs are stubborn.

pug dog sitting on the car seat
They will conveniently forget any command they don't want to follow. The command will miraculously be remembered if food is produced.

#11 Pug feet smell like corn chips. They really do, don’t ask me how.
pug dog sitting on the carpent
#12 They are stalkers. They never let us out of their sight.

pug puppy on the floor with its begging funny face

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