Male – SCOOP – RolyPoly PugsHome of Grand Champion Pugs

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Male – SCOOP – RolyPoly Pugs Home of Grand Champion Pugs #1 BLACK IN THE U.S.
for the 1st half of 2012, per Doggiestats
MULTIPLE BEST OF BREED,
MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING,
#2 AKC Owner/Handler Series
Pug in the Nation as of 7/1/12!
GCH. COTTONWOOD’S
BLACK BERRIED TREASURE
Call name – SCOOP!
Frozen Semen Available
to Select Bitches
Scoop’s son takes a 3 point major at his very first show!NW TIMELISS BLACK BERRIED BRANDY
SCOOP X NAKITACongratulations to his owners,
Tamara & Melissa!”SCOOP”        Scoop finished his AKC Championship
at just 10mths old!Scoop takes first in his class, Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed at 7 months old over some very nice specials!!  WOW!!
And that was only his second show ever!
Always owner handled.Scoop truly has it all!
-PDE Tested N/N!
PDE Report I.D. #5675-4137-2754-4155
-OFA Patella’s – Normal, OFA #PG-PA397/18M/P-VPI
-OFA Heart – Normal, OFA #PG-CA88/18M/P-VPI
-OFA Eyes – Clear, OFA #PG-364496
-Beautiful, plush black, double coat.
-Lots of big wrinkles.
-Thick, square body from front to rear.
-Tons of BONE!
-Gorgeous round head.
-Movement to die for.
-Naturaly stacks square with no turning in or out.
-Throws fawns, blacks and tons of BONE & ANGULATION! jurassicpug
Scoop takes SD 3 out of 4 days in ABQ and then Best of Breed over the #3 Pug!
Scoop takes a 4 point major at the
Colorado TerryAll show!

Albuquerque, New Mexico News Flash!
Scoop takes Winners Dog all four days,
Best of Winners 3 out of the four days, &
Best of Breed over a very nice special who was professionally handled!  All this at
only nine months old!
Scoop takes Select Dog,
a major towards his Grand Champion, Owner/Handler Best of Breed, and a GROUP 2!!!    Scoop takes breed Saturday and Sunday in Scottsbluff, and a GROUP 4!!
*Scoop enjoying the garden.*  Attack of the
Abominable Snow Scoop!!Scoop’s PedigreeScoop & Nakita’s Black Son
NW TIMELISS BLACK BERRIED BRANDY
pictured above taking BOW for a 3pt. Major his first show at only 6 months old!
Pictured Below-
This 16 lb. beautiful black bitch from Puzzlepug had two gorgeous puppies.  This litter will only have 2 nonchampions in their 3 generarion pedigree!
CH. Kashmir’s Puzzlepug Crockodile Rock!
Both pups are spoken for.    Scoop was retired from the show ring in 2012.
Many thanks to his breeder Kathy Getter of Cottonwood Pugs, see links page for website, for trusting us with this amazing black.

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Nutrition – RolyPoly PugsHome of Grand Champion Pugs

RolyPoly Pugs Home of Grand Champion PugsCANINE NUTRITIONEDUCATE YOURSELF AAFCO (Association Of American Feed Control Officials) is who governs our pet food industry.AAFCO only governs what pet food companies put on their bags/cans.  They do not govern pet food company’s websites, pamphlets, signage, commercials, or their demonstration representatives.Look for other non biased organizations to educate you.  Example: The Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th EditionRemember to feed nutrients within the min/max for your Pug’s age and activity level.The Ingredients List on pet food bags/cans starts with the heaviest ingredient first, weighed before manufacturing.  After manufacturing and removing the water content the order of this list would change!If you have questions about the food you’re feeding like, calorie content, quality of ingredients, or anything else that is not listed on the bag/can there should be a 1-800# on the product.  If they can not answer your questions or get you someone who will then I would consider finding another company.Excess of anything is not usually better.  Example: Too high protein levels can cause kidney damage, usually not showing any signs until it is too late.FEEDINGPremium food is a complete nutritional meal.  Be aware of this when giving treats and adjust your pet’s meals accordingly.  Also use caution and consult a veterinarian before adding any supplements as they can have adverse effects if they are not needed or used appropriately.Use the proper diet for your pet’s age and activity level.  All puppies should be fed only puppy food up until they are 12months old, no younger, no older.  If your puppy is too fat, adjust the amount, do not start adding Adult food to keep weight down.  This can have internal and external adverse effects on a growing puppy.  There are feeding guidelines on all bags/cans.  Remember these are only guidelines and should be adjusted to maintain ideal weight.Try not to switch foods, it leads to pickiness.Pugs should not be free fed as it can be hard to regulate what they are consuming.  Try putting the food down for 15min. if they are not actively eating it, pick it up until the next meal.  They will eventually eat.Pugs usually act like they are starving to death 24/7.  This is normal behavior, find other ways to show your Pug you love them.  If you can not bare those pleading eyes, take some of their food and put it in a leftover container and place it in the fridge or pantry.  They will think they are getting human food as a treat.  Remember you must still adjust for these treats in their meal amountIf a Pug goes off it’s food comletely seek veterinary advice, do not start switching foods or adding things to their diet.Fresh water must be available at all times.  Water dishes should be scrubed daily to help prevent dental decay.See below hand weight chart to help you decide if your Pug is at it’s ideal weight. IDEAL WEIGHT CHARTB – Run your fingers across the top of your knuckles.  You will feel deep valleys and high ridges. If your dog’s ribs feel similar to this they are too thin.
C – Slightly push on the meaty part of your palm.  If your dog’s rib cage area feels similar to this then they are too fat.
A – Run your fingers across the front of your fingers.  This is how your dog’s rib cage area should feel.  This is a dog’s ideal weight.   You should not have to push on the rib cage to feel this just as you did not when you felt the front of your fingers.
DOG FOOD INGREDIENT MYTHSMyth – Corn is a filler.
Fact – Fillers serve no nutritional purpose and corn does not fit this discription.  Corn can be a nutritionally superior grain compared to others used in pet foods because it contains a balance of nutrients not found in other grains.  Corn provides a highly available source of complex carbohydrates, linolic acid, amino acids, and fiber.
Myth – Corn is not digestible.
Fact – Properly processed corn is almost 100% digestible.  This is more then many meat products.
Myth – Corn is highly allergenic.
Fact – Only 2.4% of dogs are known to be allergic to corn.  Foods most cited as causing canine food allergy are beef, dairy, and wheat.  Most canine allergies are caused by envirinment not food.
Myth – Meat Meal is superior to Byproduct Meal.
Fact – Both Meat Meal and Byproduct Meal can contain quality protein that is digestible and palatable.  Byproduct Meal is slightly more concentrated protein source. 
Myth – Byproducts are of lesser quality than meat.
Fact – Byproducts used in premium pet foods can be of human grade.  Many Byproducts offer superior palatability to mucsle meats.
DEFINITIONSByproducts – The secondary product of any item.  Example: Vitamin E is a byproduct.Clinically Proven – The product of two clinical studies that were conducted in the exact same way with the exact same end result.Holistic – There is no legal analysis for this term.  AAFCO does not recognize this term, therefore any pet food can claim that they are holistic.Human Grade – This in not an AAFCO term.  Only the USDA governs this term.  It is very rare to find pet food that is human grade because of the expense.Meat Meal – The rendered product from mammal tissues, exclusive of blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide, manure, stomach, and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices.Natural Ingredients – Ingredients that have not been chemically altered.  This is an AAFCO recognized term and is governed by this agency.  Make sure the bag/can says that it used natural ingredients and does not just have the word Natural in it’s name which means nothing.Organic Ingredients – Must be free of artificial food additives, and are often processed with fewer artificial materials.  Pesticides are allowed so long as they are not synthetic.  This is an AAFCO recognized term and is governed by this agency.  To be Organic the bag/can must have a USDA seal.  Again, it means nothing to have the word organic in the name.Heidi is a Certified Pet Nutrition Expert

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New Puppy Supply List – RolyPoly PugsHome of Grand Champion Pugs

New Puppy Supply List – RolyPoly Pugs Home of Grand Champion PugsWe have found that when shopping for your new puppy, brand names really do not make a difference except in puppy food.  When you see a brand name on our checklist it is only to give you an idea of the type of product, feel free to get any knock off’s that resemble those items.

FOOD
*We feed our puppies Science Diet Small & Toy Breed Puppy which can be found at most local pet stores or Veterinary offices.  Heidi is a Certified Pet Nutrition Expert, please see our Nutrition page to the left.
*Food & Water Dish – We suggest the heavy weight dishes that the puppy can’t tip.  Stainless steel or ceramic are better than plastic.
*Food Storage Bin – This helps keep food fresh & critters out.

 CONTAINMENT
*Crate – Most wire crates now come with a divider so the crate can grow with the puppy.  A good size for an adult pug is 24Lx18Wx19H, you can then adjust the divider as the puppy grows without having to purchase a larger crate every couple of months.
*Bed – Puppies will only chew up any nice bed you purchase so we suggest just using a couple old towels until they get through the chewing stage.
*Excercise Pen – This will help keep puppy safe when you can’t watch them or keep them out of an area you don’t want them in.  These are great and you will use it through out the dogs life for various reasons, it’s like a puppy play pen.
*Doggie Door – Hands down, the best way to potty train a pug!!  We take the crate and fold down the one end that doesn’t have the door in it, then put the towels over the top of the wire so they don’t get their paw stuck, then just butt the open end up to the Doggie Door on the inside of the house.  The puppy can then come inside and be in their crate or go outside.  The puppy will potty train themselves!  Just make sure to lock the door at night so a big Owl, Fox, or Coyote can’t get them if they should decide to go out in the middle of the night.  The opening should not be smaller than 8.5″x11.5″.  They make them to fit in a door, outside wall, or even an insert for a sliding glass door.  Pugs are one of the hardest breeds to potty train, this method will save you so much time, money, and headache.
*We suggest micro chipping your puppy in case of containment system failure!  This does not hurt them any more than your common vaccination shot.

TRAINING*Collars – The buckle collar should be kept on the puppy with their Identification & Rabies tags unless you are training with the slip collar.  The slip or training collar is to be used for training only and should never be kept on an unattended dog.  Also, make sure you take a good puppy class before using the slip collar.  If used properly it is the best way to teach a dog to heel, used incorrectly and you can collapse the windpipe over time.  The key is to never let the dog pull.  If you do not wish to teach the puppy to heel, you can use a harness to go for walks without the risk of collapsing the windpipe.  Buckle collars are not to be used for walks & can also collapse windpipes if pulled against.
*Leash – You will need a six foot leash for training.  You may also want to purchase a retractable leash to allow the puppy more range and excersize when you go for walks.
*Videos & Books – Any book or video by Cesar Millan is a must, he truely gets how a dog thinks.  If your trainer is consistantly contradicting what you learn from Cesar, find a new trainer!  Most trainers do not understand that a dog is not a human, they do not think or feel the same way a human does no matter how much you would like them to.  This is not to say they don’t think and feel, just not in the same way we do.  It is amazing to me how many trainers do not get this, and how many great dogs are ruined by someone trying to inflict human emotions onto them.  Love them for who they are, the wonderful world we call canine.
*Treats – Training treats can be very helpful in teaching the very food motivated pug.   Unfortunately you also have to be aware of their low metabolizim and tendency to gain weight.  We suggest taking a left over container, fill it with their dog food, and keep it in the pantry with your food.  They will think it’s a very special treat and it will not affect their diet.  If you find you are doing alot of training and using alot of food for training treats then you can just cut back their meals accordingly.

GROOMING
*Brushing – A Furminator, or any knock off brand of that, is a must!  This tool is the next best thing since sliced bread!  It will cut down on your Puggy shedding machine like you won’t believe.
*Nail Clipping – A cordless dremel you can purchase at Wal-Mart is the best tool for nail maintenance.  It is so much better than cutting the nail because you can see what you are doing in a gradual manner.  It also prevents the sharp edges you get when cutting the nail.  You should grind the nail with your dremel about once every two to three weeks.
*Chompers – We suggest brushing your Puggy pearly whites at least once a week.  Also make sure to provide plenty of dental chew toys.
*Bathing – It is an old wives tale that you can bath a dog too much.  Our show dogs are sometimes bathed once a week, other coated show dogs are bathed several times a week.  What dog has a more beautiful coat than those who sport the show ring?  
We suggest any good human moisturizing shampoo & conditioner.  The two most important keys to bathing is to make sure all shampoo is rinsed out thoroughly with warm water.  Then, if you have a shower that you can close the door on, lather up the dog with the conditioner and let them soak in it for about 15min., then rinse with cool water.
Remember, a great coat comes first through feeding a super premium diet.  If you feed a lesser quality dog food you will never have a good coat.

TOYS
*Boredom Busting – Any toy that stimulates their brain, usually the dog has to work at getting a treat out of the toy.  Some brand names are BusyBuddy and Kong.  Our all time favorite is the Bristle Bone by BusyBuddy.
*Ropes – These are great to play tug of war with and for the dog to chew on.  They will pull the strings through their teeth which acts as floss.
*Chewies – Nylabone is a great brand for chew toys.  We also like cow hooves, they last forever and really clean the teeth well.  The downside to them is that they temperarely make their breath smell, but only while they are chewing on them. They actually help with bad breath & gum disease in the long run.  We do not suggest rawhide or specially not pig ears, which are incredible fattening.
*Squeakies – As with any toy, you should supervise at all times.  We have found that the dogs tend to not chew up latex type squeaky toys as much as the vinyl or plush squeakies.

Have fun shopping, just remember not to take puppy with you until they have finished their series of puppy vaccinations.
 

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10 Tips To A Healthy Pug – Pug Health Guide Online

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10 Tips To A Healthy Pug
A pugs health, just like any other breed of dog, should be of paramount importance. This is why we have created a handy top 10 tips to having a healthy pug guide so that you can give your pug its greatest chance of living a long and fruitful life.

As with any breed of dogs, unfortunately, things can go wrong and pugs are known within the dog industry for having their fair share of problems. These health issues can be maintained though so there’s no need to worry. Some of the tips that we have outlined below may be obvious to you and some may not but we want to share them with you just in case you’ve overlooked one by mistake!

1. Keep Your Pug Slim & Fit – Most people see a pug and instantly think that they should be overweight. This is incorrect and certainly not how pugs wish to be perceived! Pugs are a very muscular and solid breed of dog with round features. A slim pug will be narrow at the neck, have nice broad shoulders which will get narrower before broadening again by their bottoms. Here our some of our personal dog food tips to keep your pug slim. Don’t feed dogs what you eat, they should have dry dog food instead of the canned variety and limit the amount of dog treats that they receive. Your vet will be able to guide you on how much your pug should be eating.

2. Walk & Exercise Your Pug – Pugs are known for sleeping over 13 hours a day and there’s nothing wrong with that. Pugs certainly need daily exercise though to keep their weight in order and to maintain a healthy heart and lungs. When walking your pug, please be aware of their breathing to ensure that you don’t push them to their limits. Due to their squashed faces, they do suffer from breathing issues. Pugs don’t need intense exercise, just short, regular amounts.

3. Keep Your Pug On A Lead/Leash – If you’re walking in an area that you are unsure of, please keep your pug on a lead or leash to ensure that they are with you at all times. When holding your pug, you can be sure that they won’t get away from you.

4. Keep Your Pug Enclosed – All breeds of dogs enjoy running around in a yard and garden. If you have a backyard, please ensure that it is secure and that your pug will not be able to escape.

5. Brush Your Pugs Teeth – Dental hygiene is essential for all dogs but especially pugs. A pug with healthy teeth will be able to digest their food better than a pug with food already in their gums from their last meal. This reduces the chances of stomach illness or intestine blockages. Rotting teeth can also cause abscesses which are very painful and are easily avoided with regular brushing. world of pug Choose an approved dental dog treat which are hard and abrasive as these remove plaque and tartar. Our handy tip when brushing your pugs teeth is to apply some liver flavoured toothpaste, get someone to hold your pug safely and brush quickly. After a few attempts, dogs get used to this and you shouldn’t have any future issues.

6. Check Your Pugs Temperature – Pugs suffer from overheating issues so regularly checking their temperature is a great way to maintain a healthy pug. Heat exposure can be fatal in pugs as it severely affects the heart and can cause seizures, heart attacks and kidney failure. Please also remember that just because your pug doesn’t appearing to be suffering from the heat, this doesn’t mean that they aren’t. Ensure that they are kept cool and well hydrated at all times in hot weather. This is to be taken VERY seriously.

7. Protect Your Pug From Parasites – Be aware that all dogs including pugs are prone to fleas, ticks, hookworms, roundworms and other parasites unless given the proper vaccinations and repellents. Consult your vet for in depth advice and use products such as Frontline to reduce the risks attached with this. A handy tip is to ensure that you clear your pugs poop up as soon as possible as worms are often found in the stool. Worms such as Hookworms lay their eggs in the grass and they can stay dormant for as long as a year so you want to make sure you reduce that chance as much as possible.

8. Give Your Pug Attention – Pugs love attention and although we’re sure we don’t need to tell you this, GIVE THEM ATTENTION. We know that life can be stressful at times but just remember that you have a pug who will cheer you up and reduce your stress levels. They are amazing dogs, treat them how they treat you.

9. Don’t Smoke Around Your Pug – This is a very short and sweet tip, NEVER smoke around your pug. It is bad for humans and just as bad, if not worse for all dogs, especially pugs.

10. Take Your Pug Places – Pugs are very social dogs and they love to be taken on special trips. This is a great way to keep your pug happy by introducing them to new scenery and smells!
Pug Health Issues Conclusion
We hope that you found our tips useful on how to keep your pug healthy, slim and as adorable as ever. If you have any questions relating to this article, please post them below and we’ll answer them as soon as we can.

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