Is Pet Insurance Worth It for a Pug?

 

old-pugDoes your pug need pet insurance?

As a responsible dog owner, you want only what’s best for your pug. With that said, you may be considering whether to get pet insurance for your pug. We recently covered How Much Does a Pug Cost, both initially and and factoring in long-term costs such as health.

Though pugs have a relatively long life span, it’s well known pugs have a ton of health issues.

Pet insurance can be pricey. In 2021, the average cost of accident and illness pet insurance was nearly $600 annually or almost $50 monthly (North American Pet Health Insurance Association, 2022). So, it’s understandable that you may be on the fence regarding whether you need pet insurance or if you can afford to pay out-of-pocket later on.

So let’s say health insurance is $50/mo, at the end of the day – is pet insurance worth it for a pug?

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Key Differences Between Pugs, Frenchies & Boston Terriers

Learn the key differences between these three breeds.

Many people often confuse Pugs, Frenchies, and Boston Terriers with one another. Although these small breeds may seem similar, there are a few key differences between them.

If you’re in the market for a new canine companion and are deciding which of these three breeds would be the best match for you, you’ll need to know the nuances of each. To learn more about the differences between these breeds, read on below.

Benji (pug) as a puppy circa 2010

Benji (pug) as a puppy circa 2010

The Pug

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Pug Colors – AKC Standard and Rare Pug Colors

There are a variety of colors that pugs can be, but the most common colors are fawn and black, the only two recognized colors by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Wait, does that mean pugs that aren’t fawn or black can’t be registered with the AKC?

You can register non-standard, or the rarer breed colors for pugs. It just can’t compete in the show ring.

Benji the Pug

Benji as a pup

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How to Clean Your Pugs Ears, Nose and Wrinkles

pug-lifeDoes your pug stink but you just can’t figure out where or why? Sniff inside is ears or inside those cute little wrinkles and you might just find the culprit!

If you have a pug, you know that their unique features are part of what makes them so special. But those same features can also make them more susceptible to infections and other problems. That’s why it’s important to regularly clean your pug’s ears, nose and wrinkles.

First things first… 

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Pugs & Kids – Everything You NEED to Know

pug-and-catIf you’re reading this chances are you’re contemplating the idea of getting a pug, and of course for that my resounding answer is 100% absolutely you should!

However, there’s certainly a ton of things you need to know – especially if you’re a new dog owner. And of course there’s many things you need to know about the pug breed specifically.

If you’ve gotten this far, I’m assuming you’ve covered some of our basics, yeah?:

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Pug Clothes – 10 Funny & Cute Outfits for Your Pug

Our dear Pugs are cute and adorable; we can’t argue with that.

But did you know that they could even get cuter with clothes on? And at the same time, they could feel more comfortable, warmer, and crazily stylish too! Last month we shared some of the cutest and funniest pug shirts for us humans – but what about our pug pals?

Pugs are one of the most popular dogs to dress-up, If you are thinking of buying your first outfit for your Pug but you don’t know where to start yet, we got you covered!

First things first, pugs do come in all sizes, so be aware of how big your pug is compared to the median when shopping for outfits!

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