Caring for Your Pugillon: Key Health Concerns and Solutions

by Zander Panford. Reviewed by Fitpetgo

Updated: Sep 15, 2024

I need to inform you that there is no such dog breed as a "Pugillon." However, I can provide you with an article on the Pug dog breed and another fictional breed that sounds like a mix of a Pug and a Chihuahua (let's call it a "Puil"), but keep in mind that this breed does not exist. Here is the article:

Introduction

The Pug, also known as Puil and affectionately called an "ankle nippers" or "demi-royals," has been a beloved companion dog for thousands of years. One might ask what happened to all those loving companions. In reality, some dedicated breeders worked hard to create the perfect breed that's a combination of both and are now thriving as Puil in their designated geographic territory.

General Care

The Puil requires regular maintenance and special care due to its compact size and wrinkled skin. Here are some things you should know about caring for a Puil:

Health Checks

Regular veterinary visits (at least twice a year) are necessary to monitor their joint health and manage potential respiratory problems since these issues can arise from their long face.

Exercise

They need daily exercise, at least two hours per day where the time is divided among indoor walks in the park or even better yet, some sort of short run around the block. Be sure they're not tired out if it's quite hot that day, so we make sure temperature levels are at a safe level for them.

Socialization and Companionship

Their social nature can sometimes lead to separation anxiety if their humans go out without them, which is why creating an exercise schedule should be the primary concern of pet loving homeowners. With regular interactions between pets from different households within these scheduled activities, a better atmosphere overall can result.

Puil Issues

Some potential health problems inherent in every Pug make up the bulk of Pug and their ilk-related illnesses; it means they suffer regularly, often silently until symptoms intensify when not treated promptly.

• Eye problems: Due to skin folding around eyes, tear stains become apparent. It's normal for some redness or discharge due to allergies or minor eye irritations.
• Respiratory issues: Flat face structure increases the risk of respiratory problems such as stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, and narrowed trachea (all contributing factors for chronic lower airway obstruction). Some signs include excessive panting, bluish coloration, open-mouth breathing or panic attacks.
• Dental Problems: Teeth overcrowding is common among many breeds which makes dental care vital; bad breaths usually accompany this issue so make sure to check gum areas regularly for any signs of swelling.

Feeding a Puil

Their feeding schedule and diet might be more unique since they tend to put on weight easily. Ensure the Pugal can maintain an ideal body shape by sticking to high-protein, low-carb meals while taking note their food consumption needs adjusting after every couple pounds gained. A balanced approach includes limiting daily treats so that you end up burning as much fat during physical activities which will prevent gaining extra pounds. Be consistent with these habits.

Puil Behavior and Training Tips

Consistency is key when training a Pugalino, but first understand what goes into making one; basically it's 20 percent Pug, the rest being Chihuahua. The process starts at an early stage by socializing your pet at least twice during their daily walks; make sure they get accustomed to various sounds and environments.

Training

Positive reinforcement through treats rewards correct behavior quickly making each session fun. They learn basic orders like sit or lie down effortlessly, so patience shouldn't be a problem when working on more complex commands since it may require some time spent on teaching these tricks using consistent gestures that help signal what the expected outcome should be before introducing another command for the dog.