Would A Pug Be Good For A 12 & 7 Year Old?
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I Really Want One!
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Depends on the kids. Pugs really slow down with age. And they have health issues which limits activity in hot weather. They are more a companion animal for adults than a playmate for children. But they do great with kids but just get em a lab or golden that is more rugged. Pugs after three just wanna hang out on the coach and snuggle. Kids will want more I think.
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The 12 Year Old Probably Wont Be A Problem, But The 7 Year Old Might Play With The Dog Rough. Is It Still A Good Idea To Get A Pug???
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I have an eight year old and one of our pugs is technically "his" pug. However, the enthusiasm ebbs and flows. We signed up for obedience classes to help him bond with his dog but he does not like the daily training sessions required to reinforce what we learned in class.
Now almost every minute that my son is not paying attention to "his" pug, "his" pug is with me or my husband and not the least bit neglected.
You just really have to know your kids and make sure that is what they really want.
We are a pug house. If our son turned around tomorrow and decided pugs weren't his thing, the dog is still in its forever home with as much love as he can stand.
If YOU want a pug that should be your first consideration because YOU might be the one giving the love and care when the novelty wears off. -
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If We Get A Pug The 12 Year Old Will Take Care Of It,Becuase She Is The One That Wants It.
Im Pretty Sure That She REALLY Wants One,Becuase She Been Asking For One For Years,
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I think that the real answer is do you want a pug. Children are notoriously unreliable and broke. Not their fault, they're kids. It's a great way to learn responsibility. But ultimately you will be the one responsible for the pug.
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I'm around ur age, and my brother is seven, and pugs are good with children, but you have to do a LOT of research and make sure everyone knows how to correctly handle a pug.
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i have done a lot of research, but my dad still dosent belive me!
he thinks that i will forget about the pug after a few weeks.
he also says money is not the probolem, but fleas are. he also dosent belive im responsble.P.S. we have a nice big house but a small yard.
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technically potsie is a family dog but i am the one who really wanted her-and she is my responsiblity. my kids are 11-kay, 8-jj and 1-robbie. my older 2 are great w/ potsie & feed and walk her. she is a mellow dog and is even wonderful w/ the baby. i think alot depends on the dog's and kids temperments.
remember, puglover that animals are a lifetime committment and will require walks,baths and cleaning up messes. -
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I have two pugs, one was a disaster to train (Her mentality all 4 months? I pee where I want to!) and the little one goes on the training pad with no problem.
You have to have a lot of patience with a pug puppy- no matter how good they are, you will have messes to clean up!
I know that my pugs are great with people in general- as puppies they are rambunctious. As my pug is now almost 6 months, she still plays a lot, but loves to snuggle and relax too. I think you'd be fine with a pug, as long as the kids know to play nice!
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