Danny see if you can choose a Dog with less future problems…
I am not knowing much about Dogs, but do know a lot of the breeding over time can be the cause of many ailments…some serious one’s as well.
Also think of your life style…one that can accompany you on trips away…maybe…
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Oh such a decision, Danny! Personally I would go for a regular mutt than a pure bred. And rescue one, rather than buy a puppy. But this is your choice.
I agree - I couldn’t foster either…its must be so confusing for the dog too. 
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@DianneWoollie Oh, I won’t be breeding can’t afford a big enough place.
What is the average home cost in Denver Colorado?
Denver is record-breakingly expensive: The median home price in June was $545,000. Denver metro area housing prices just keep getting higher and higher.
Beautiful dog!. I have a collie who weighs about 35kg so it wouldn’t be quite suitable for either your Chihuahua or your Pug…
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Where did I say you maybe breed…nope Danny…
Talking of dogs that have been breed and over breed…many have ailments because of the Breeding…nick name overdue now…lol
daffy sound a tad rude…will work on one lol
maybe should be brede…?words I get lost with at times
It doesn’t matter what dog you choose it will be the best friend you’ll ever have.
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I think for less suffering of animals try and choose a dog that has fewer known weak traits…
The Puppy industry is way way out of control with their breeding… weird and not so wonderful pups suffering purely for greed… . Breeding of Dogs should have some regulation for their sakes…
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Breeding of dogs should be banned.There’s plenty of the unwanted needing homes.
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I adore all dogs but pugs are so cute!
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Totally agree!
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Yes, but if I breed them, I wouldn’t give them away. Once I had around 10 I would be happy.
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I was the same with my dog. I always thought I would give her the chance to be a mum, until I realised that it would so difficult selling the pups, I would be phoning up the owners all the time, and “just passing” their houses to make sure everything was alright! So i didn’t let her become a mum in the end.
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Can you imagine every time you come home getting swarmed with nothing but love. Great vision. IMHO
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Sorry Danny, but I would never have one of the known brachycephalic breeds like Pugs - not unless you were a very wealthy man who could easily afford big veterinary bills anyway!
Their breathing problems are notorious, and many need corrective surgery, which doesn’t come cheap. I would imagine insurance alone would cost a bomb because of the known faults.
Don’t take my word for it though, click on the link below and have a read.
There is plenty more info available on veterinary websites too.
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Only trouble with, Pixie, is that not every bitch wants to be a Mum! Yet many a girl is mated against her will regardless.
Then she might have a difficult birth, or even a caesarean, has no milk, or won’t feed the pups, etc, and then what?
It’s the same as humans, and not all women want kids, but at least they are not usually raped and forced into it.
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Trust me thought about it. It is a concern. I’m not sure I could deal with properly. We’re a mile up already. When I moved here I had to get use to the air, it’s thinner.
Trust me thought about it. It is a concern. I’m not sure I could deal with properly. We’re a mile up already. When I moved here I had to get use to the air, it’s thinner.
Danny, were you thinking of a pup, or an older, rescue dog?
I see you are in America, so if it was a pup you wanted, may I suggest you look on the
American K.C. website and see where reputable breeders are first?
I know very little about the AKC, but our English one says where litters are, how many dogs/bitches born, and whether the breeder is ’ Approved’ or not. (Though this isn’t always infallible)!
You can also research every breed on there, their health problems, and the appropriate breed club to get even more information. Why not buy a book on your chosen breed too.
Personally I would never purchase any breed without learning all I could about it first - too late afterwards!
As regards breeding, again I don’t know the regulations where you are, but here, to do it properly, there is a lot more legislation and paperwork then there used to be. e.g. Pedigrees, Insurance, KC registrations, Diet sheets, Contracts to sign, etc, let alone finding the right ‘mate’ in the first place.
Best of luck. 
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Oh other than the size configuration (meaning a small dog). When I make up my mind and go to the shelter, I’m sure one will pick me and breed really doesn’t matter. Just love pugs, chihuahuas and min pins, but really all dogs are great .
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Ok…
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I absolutely hate puppy mills. I could burn them all down gladly. When I want to breed a dog I just put them together, where it goes from there is up to them, but then I’m not trying to make money off them either. When it’s only the 2 of them trust me the female always puts male on notice.
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