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Black & White Pugs Pug Dog with Child The Pug Breed: Pug Temperament: playful, exuberant Maintenance: low-medium Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: children to the elderly History Originally bred in China, over a thousand years ago, the Pug was brought to Europe by the Dutch East India Company. In Europe they became the dog of aristocrats and royalty holding high status amongst dog breeds. The pug became the official dog of the House of Orang... read more

Luke’s Pet Pug

...ny and Luke that because of Ralph’s popularity it’s just impossible to buy pug puppies at the moment. So imagine how surprised and happy they were when pug breeder Kay Mahood walked into the room and presented Luke with a tiny female pug. The puppy has quickly settled into her new home, and it’s very likely that there’ll be years of fun ahead for Luke and Rosie the pug. Thanks from Ralph! A big thank you to Kay Mahood and Rosie James, who helped m... read more

Pugaliers

Pugaliers Breed: Pugalier (Pug x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Temperament: playful, companionable, inquisitive Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: anyone, families with young children It may not be the cutest of the growing list of Designer Dogs, but it would be hard to argue that it isn’t the friendliest. Why cross breed dogs? The principle of cross breeding is fairly simple. A judicious selection of two compatible breeds w... read more

Maurie

...ed ‘helping’ in the office, and has also chewed a few shoes. Don says that Pugs have wonderful temperaments, and although Pug breeders sometimes worry about children hurting the eyes of puppies, this breed is particularly good with kids. Contact information If you would like a Pug as a pet, be prepared to go on a waiting list for a puppy. They cost from $600-$800. Clubs: NSW Pug Dog Club of NSW Inc Treasurer, Ces and Lois Way Hugapug Kennels 25 Br... read more

Top 10 Best Dog Breeds

Golden Retriever
...dore people. Check out our Tenterfield Terrier Pet Road Test Number 6: Pug Pugs are fantastic dogs. They love people, they don’t bite and they have fabulous temperaments. However, they’re not the cheapest dogs to run due to health problems, including breathing difficulties and eyes that tend to pop out. Check out our Pug Pet Road Test Number 7: Beagle These lovely little dogs have placid temperaments and are safe with the kids. They can be a littl... read more

Libby Lenton & Luke Trickett

...Don caught up with Libby Lenton, her husband Luke Trickett and their pet dogs Buddy, a Pug, and Harry, a Lhasa Apso, at their Brisbane home. Coverage of the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships starts on the 22nd of March 2008 on the Nine Network. This will determine which of the Aussie swimmers will be on the blocks at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Go Libby!... read more

Names of the Burke’s Backyard team

...der whose interests include science, particularly genetics. Maurie Burke – Pug & co-host. Maurie is 12 months old. His star sign is Pisces & his interests lie in sleeping & eating, with a particular interest in bones. Scott Cam – Builder, Backyard Blitz. Scott owns and runs his own building company and has worked in the building industry for 20 years. John Dengate – Wildlife expert. John is a wildlife writer & media presenter as well as media spok... read more

Don’s Tips: Dog Dumpage

...errier Maremma Sheepdog Rottweiler Fox Terrier Alaskan Malamute English Setter German setter And the Jack Russell Terrier The ten best breeds (i.e. least dumped) are: West Highland White Terrier Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Hungarian Vizla Pug Airedale Terrier Welsh Corgis Whippet British Bulldog Shetland Sheepdog Bernese Mountain Dog & the Schnauzer (all types) For more information on our research on dog breeds & to see the video go to: www.burk... read more

Don’s Tips: Peter Pan Dogs

Peter Pan Dogs
...old? Give up? The answer is certain dog breeds like pugs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. These breeds never grow up, that is they remain 3 week old puppies for their entire lives. This makes them ideal for families with young kids. These breeds are referred to as Peter Pan dogs. Pugs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are virtually never aggressive towards people. They love fun, cuddles and families. It’s very important to select a dog breed t... read more

Dog Dumpage

...ier (least dumped) 2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 3. Hungarian Vizsla 4. Pug 5. Airedale Terrier 6. Welsh Corgis (both types) 7. Whippet 8. British Bulldog 9. Shetland Sheepdog 10. (Equal) Bernese Mountain Dog & Schnauzer (all sizes) It is interesting to note that, of those breeds dumped, the Maltese is the most dumped, yet the West Highland White Terrier is the least dumped. Both are small, fluffy, white dogs, yet one is heavily dumped and the... read more

Ralph Update

...was something missing from this week’s program, you were right. Ralph, the Pug, has had an accident with one of his eyes, and he is now in the care of veterinary surgeon, Dr. Rob Zammit. We crossed to Rob during the show to check on his condition. The prognosis Rob explained that Pugs and other dog breeds with squashed-in faces do get eye problems. In fact, if there’s any sort of pressure or undue trauma the eyeball can actually pop right out of i... read more

Japanese Chins

...-in face, is claimed to share a common ancestor with the Pekingese and the Pug. Despite its name, the Japanese Chin seems to have originated in Western China, and the breed is at least 1500 years old. Some accounts say that the Chin arrived as a gift to the Emperor from a Korean emissary in 732 AD, while others claim that Japanese monks discovered the breed 200 years earlier. In Japan the Chin became a royal dog, and was reputedly fed a diet of ri... read more