Anyone who knows me knows about my pug, Giacomo. Why? Probably because I can't go more than six minutes without finding a way to bring him up in conversation. Nice weather we're having this week, isn't it? Not for Giacomo, he doesn't do well in the heat. How's the family? Giacomo's good! Thanks for asking.
He's the star of all of my Snapchat Stories (come to think of it, I rarely even make appearances in those), and he's essentially my entire world. From what I understand, though, this is not at all uncommon among pug owners. After browsing through several pug forums, I felt much better about my codependency. So, as a tribute to all the other slightly dysfunctional pug lovers out there, I decided to make a list of pug observations I've made, with which I'm sure they'll identify.
1. You can't say no to The Face.
Sure, you can try to impose some discipline on your flat-faced little angel, but it's an exercise in futility. Just look at those eyes.
2. Everyone loves them.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a person who's never heard of a pug, and 99.9% of those who know them can't get enough of them. Hearing people shout "look, it's a pug!" from across the street is not at all uncommon, and if you play your cards right, your pug can even get you laid.
3. There's never a dull moment.
Pugs are well known for their "clownish antics," and they never fail to live up to the hype. Just looking at a pug's face is usually enough to make a person chuckle.
4. They're very stubborn.
Though they be but little, they are fierce. Pugs don't care for the word "no," and often flat-out refuse to hear it. Prepare for a lot of leash-tugging, and even the occasional cold shoulder when the walk ends a little sooner than someone would have liked.
5. Pugtona.
Something known only to those of us deeply entrenched in the pug forums, "pugtona" refers to the sudden mania pugs often experience after baths, before excursions, or sometimes for no discernible reason whatsoever. This photo really doesn't do it justice, so I'd like to refer you instead to this video, which I think will better illustrate just how much lunacy I'm talking about here.
6. They sleep in some really unconventional positions.
The stranger the pose, the louder the snoring.
7. They will eat anything.
Their definition of the word "food" is extremely liberal, so get ready for some interesting poo.
8. They legit can't breathe.
Due to centuries of irresponsible breeding practices, their nostrils have evolved into a shape that is not exactly conducive to ventilation. For this reason, they often breathe loudly, snore, and are prone to sleep apnea. They also struggle to properly cool themselves down, so they can't stay outside in the heat much longer than 10 to 15 minutes. (Damn Olivia, great idea to get a pug in Texas, huh? NAILED IT.)
9. Halloween is their time to shine.
I honestly couldn't pick one photo because JUST LOOK AT THEM. Do a google search right now for "best pug halloween costumes." I promise you won't be disappointed.
10. They're stink bugs.
Their facial wrinkles are pretty cavernous, so you have to clean them regularly, otherwise they'll get a yeast infection and become very, very stinky. Yikes. When you say that pugs are stinky, though, the first thing that pops into a most pug owners' minds is that...
11. The farts are TOO REAL.
They actually are that bad. Bad enough to clear a room. Bad enough to make your eyes water. Bad enough for you to cry out, "MY GOD, WHY?!" But that's all okay, because at the end of the day...
12. They're the best dogs in the entire world.
They might be crazy, stinky, and a little headstrong, but nothing compares to the companionship of a pug. No one else can make you laugh just by tilting their head, and no one else is ever that happy to see you. Let's put our hands together for the funniest dogs in the world.
