Pug Breeding

Pug breeding is a lot harder when compared to trying to breed other dogs. Pugs are more prone to many of the pregnancy and reproductive problems that many more  breeds don't have.

Pugs have a low fecundity, which means the females can produce offspring at a good rate.

You should start breeding your bitch after one to two years of age. If you breed your pug too young, you will end up with lots of problems. You may be anxious to start pug breeding, but wait until your dog matures.

Pugs come into heat a couple of times a year. When your pug comes into heat, the dog has to be bred, so it is best to keep a male pug around and available.

Female pugs will only allow male dogs to breed them during standing heat. When a female enters standing heat it is best to breed them on days 1, 3, and 5. Multiple breeding will give you the highest rate of success.

The normal pug pregnancy is about 63 days but can vary from 54 to 72 days depending on what day in the heat cycle they were bred. To tell if your pug is pregnant you have to wait at least 6 weeks. Normal signs of pug pregnancy include a distended abdomen, swollen nipples, increased appetite, and nesting behavior. In obese pugs sometimes it can be hard to determine if they are pregnant.

As a pregnant pug gets closer to whelping, provide a whelping box and some old blankets. Dogs have a nesting instinct when it gets close to the time to give birth. Also make sure you give your dog a quiet are to give birth in.

The average pug litter size is anywhere from 2-6 dogs. First time mothers often have small litters. It is the bitches that have had a few litters before that have the largest litters.

Countless numbers of dogs are euthanized in this country everyday because no one wants them. Before you start to breed your pug make sure you have a plan on what to do with up to 10 puppies.

Responsible pug breeding is your responsibility. It not recommended that you breed your pug. By having your dog spayed before the 1st heat you can dramatically reduce the chances of mammary cancer. Pug breeding should only be done once you understand all aspects of dog pregnancy.