"DoggyGal,

Do Pugs suffer from breathing problems given their "pug-nosed?"
Many breeds with short muzzles do such as the Peks.

They are certainly going up in popularity with AKC Registrations listing them as #12.

There is a real trend towards small breeds now going up the popularity list.
My theory is that baby boomers are aging and want a more portable size to go with them on vacatons and plane flights.

Pugs seem much more sturdy of frame then the typical Toys. Glad to hear they live long. Yes, I have heard smaller dogs generally live longer than big dogs.

They do have great personalities and are charming companion pets.

P.D.

P.D.
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"Pugs are very intelligent, of course this all means that they can be very stubborn! ;) You should definitely read about all the breeds your considering before making a final decision. It always amazes me how true to their breed characterstics all of these dogs are.

Pugs also have a pretty long lifespan--they can live up to 15 years. I've heard that larger dogs have shorter lifespans, while small dogs have longer lifespans... They are wonderful dogs, though!"