Pugs or Jugs?

[sophiepooh]

Hi, Im looking at getting after christmas either a white pug (bitch approx 12 weeks old) or a Jug (jack russel x pug, again white and black bitch, 12 weeks old) Im just curious to know which of these animals have a longer life expectancy and which one would have less natural problems like breathing ones hip ones and leg ones.. as i know pugs are known to get a bulged eye look and breathing problems... also i can never seem to find white pugs available, ive looked in several other web pages such as pets4homes and freeads and many more but its hard finding one to buy in the UK.
Anywho any advice would be great.. Thanks for reading!

[pigglywiggly]

you wont find a white pug as they dont come in that colour.
the paler ones are fawns, apricots or silvers, do you mean one of those?

the roof of the pugs mouth is soft, and they have a short nose, thats why they sound a bit like they are heavy breathing, and the snore a lot too.

there shouldnt be a problem as long as the pugly isnt overweight.

maybe you should google the pug dog club of gb and do a bit more reading up.

the jug is a cross-bred,& i wouldnt want one, but thats because i dont like jack russell terriers temperaments.

[LoveForLizards]

Just one thing! Keep in mind, you will get told that JRT X Pugs are healthier (Funnily enough usually by the stupid breeders who give them the silly names and price tag) because they have a longer and straighter nose, but due to the nature of Pugs the teeth are pushed up to the top jaw more.

[sophiepooh]

Yeah I have been told that Jugs are better breeds..

And I want one that looks white like this one

I didnt think there was a name for one of these so i just called it white lol!

And all the other colours i dislike apart from black.
My boyfriend is an ex vet and he told me about jack russels and i know for a fact i couldnt cope with their tempermant this is why i wanted a pug but i wasnt sure whether this trait would follow through?
I must say as well though i do not want my pug to be KC registered as i want a better insurance than they give but thanks for your answers!

[Marinam2]

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Marina

[thalie_knights]

we have two jack russells who have outstanding temperaments.both are fantastic with other dogs, people inc small children. I think its sad that they can be another dog which are easily put into a category as 'nippy/snappy etc'..vet the breeders, see the parents, see what conditions they would be brought up in - then you can get a better idea of the type of dog you'd be dealing with, and not always need to rely on what others say.

Have you definitely set your heart on these two cross-breeds?

[LisaLQ]

Originally Posted by sophiepooh

Yeah I have been told that Jugs are better breeds..

Well you've been told wrong, as they're not a breed at all. If someone is saying that a "jug" is a breed and is healthier, then that is someone you want to avoid getting a dog from, as they're breeding crossbreeds and lying in the process. Not a very reputable breeder if you ask me.

I doubt you'll find a pug from a good breeder in time for when you want one - most responsible breeders will have a long waiting list. You might want to put your name down for next year!

[sophiepooh]

oh the reason i dont want jack russels arent because they nip, and if they do wont go well with my staff lol but mainly because they are 100% 24 7 and i dont have it in me to always want to play lol which is why if i get them i would get more than one as then they dont get bored lol! and thankyou marina!

[thalie_knights]

i wouldnt really say they are that either..100% of dogs are 24/7 throughout their life, the 'advantage' you will have is that your other dog will be the one your puppy will choose to play with the majority of the time, and not you!

[Nebbz]

i dont get how a jug is a breed???

its a mongrel a mix!????