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[–] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 118 points 1 day ago (19 children) Which one is real? permalink fedilink source hideshow 19 child comments replies: [–] Mandarbmax@r1b.it [S] 92 points 1 day ago (2 children) I looked it up. Pug is real. My bad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] mirshafie 13 points 10 hours ago Why did someone go through the trouble of creating two versions of this picture? What in the A/B testing fuck is this? Is any of this real? permalink fedilink source parent [–] yakko@feddit.uk 31 points 1 day ago Fucking wild 😩 permalink fedilink source parent [–] vaionko@sopuli.xyz 45 points 1 day ago (13 children) But why? Would does one gain by changing the dog? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 13 child comments replies: [–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 38 points 1 day ago The group that shared the image (in the original post) is called "Corgi Club." They can't post a pug to the Corgi Club. Though whether it was changed for the sake of the club, or it was changed previously but then shared by the club, who knows? permalink fedilink source parent [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago (11 children) Pug is cuter too (I'm biased). Pug will definitely lick anything within licking distance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 11 child comments replies: [–] Etterra@discuss.online 10 points 1 day ago (10 children) Don't encourage the perpetration of inbreeding so bad that it causes serious health issues. Pugs can barely breathe ffs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 22 hours ago (9 children) Don't make assumptions. I'm an active advocate in the retropug movement to fix this very issue. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago (6 children) I'd LOVE a retropug! They're so damn cute permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago (5 children) If you are serious I can make recommendations. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent [–] Auli@lemmy.ca -1 points 11 hours ago (1 child) I mean why wouldn't we assume you said your biased against the pugs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 hours ago Against? Never! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zorcron@lemmy.zip 39 points 1 day ago (1 child) Pug is real permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The cake is still a lie, though permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Mandarbmax@r1b.it [S] 92 points 1 day ago (2 children) I looked it up. Pug is real. My bad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] mirshafie 13 points 10 hours ago Why did someone go through the trouble of creating two versions of this picture? What in the A/B testing fuck is this? Is any of this real? permalink fedilink source parent [–] yakko@feddit.uk 31 points 1 day ago Fucking wild 😩 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] mirshafie 13 points 10 hours ago Why did someone go through the trouble of creating two versions of this picture? What in the A/B testing fuck is this? Is any of this real? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] vaionko@sopuli.xyz 45 points 1 day ago (13 children) But why? Would does one gain by changing the dog? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 13 child comments replies: [–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 38 points 1 day ago The group that shared the image (in the original post) is called "Corgi Club." They can't post a pug to the Corgi Club. Though whether it was changed for the sake of the club, or it was changed previously but then shared by the club, who knows? permalink fedilink source parent [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago (11 children) Pug is cuter too (I'm biased). Pug will definitely lick anything within licking distance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 11 child comments replies: [–] Etterra@discuss.online 10 points 1 day ago (10 children) Don't encourage the perpetration of inbreeding so bad that it causes serious health issues. Pugs can barely breathe ffs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 22 hours ago (9 children) Don't make assumptions. I'm an active advocate in the retropug movement to fix this very issue. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago (6 children) I'd LOVE a retropug! They're so damn cute permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago (5 children) If you are serious I can make recommendations. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent [–] Auli@lemmy.ca -1 points 11 hours ago (1 child) I mean why wouldn't we assume you said your biased against the pugs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 hours ago Against? Never! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 38 points 1 day ago The group that shared the image (in the original post) is called "Corgi Club." They can't post a pug to the Corgi Club. Though whether it was changed for the sake of the club, or it was changed previously but then shared by the club, who knows? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago (11 children) Pug is cuter too (I'm biased). Pug will definitely lick anything within licking distance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 11 child comments replies: [–] Etterra@discuss.online 10 points 1 day ago (10 children) Don't encourage the perpetration of inbreeding so bad that it causes serious health issues. Pugs can barely breathe ffs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 22 hours ago (9 children) Don't make assumptions. I'm an active advocate in the retropug movement to fix this very issue. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago (6 children) I'd LOVE a retropug! They're so damn cute permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago (5 children) If you are serious I can make recommendations. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent [–] Auli@lemmy.ca -1 points 11 hours ago (1 child) I mean why wouldn't we assume you said your biased against the pugs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 hours ago Against? Never! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Etterra@discuss.online 10 points 1 day ago (10 children) Don't encourage the perpetration of inbreeding so bad that it causes serious health issues. Pugs can barely breathe ffs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 22 hours ago (9 children) Don't make assumptions. I'm an active advocate in the retropug movement to fix this very issue. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago (6 children) I'd LOVE a retropug! They're so damn cute permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago (5 children) If you are serious I can make recommendations. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent [–] Auli@lemmy.ca -1 points 11 hours ago (1 child) I mean why wouldn't we assume you said your biased against the pugs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 hours ago Against? Never! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 22 hours ago (9 children) Don't make assumptions. I'm an active advocate in the retropug movement to fix this very issue. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago (6 children) I'd LOVE a retropug! They're so damn cute permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago (5 children) If you are serious I can make recommendations. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent [–] Auli@lemmy.ca -1 points 11 hours ago (1 child) I mean why wouldn't we assume you said your biased against the pugs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 hours ago Against? Never! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] typo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago (6 children) I'd LOVE a retropug! They're so damn cute permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago (5 children) If you are serious I can make recommendations. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago (5 children) If you are serious I can make recommendations. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent
[–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 hours ago (4 children) Moderately interested. I live in an apartment and I've always said that I wouldn't get a dog unless I had a yard. However that possibility seems to be vanishing so I might need to make concessions Pugs at least are small and my apartment is big enough it could have zoomies. If there was an opportunity to adopt one I'd have a very hard time saying no. I'm in the Pacific Northwest if you know of anyone out this way, I can at least look them up (The thought of laying in bed cozy with a sleepy pup is making my heart melt. I haven't had a dog for many years now and I very much miss having one) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago (3 children) In general the US is not great with retropug breeding. The AKC is a perpetrator of brachycephaly. In the US there are some cross bred mutt retropugs though. The most serious purebred retropugs (look up retromops, you'll get more hits) are primarily from Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Some breeders will even deliver them to you. Therese Rodin is one of the more vocal advocates and she can help you. She has even made a few recommendations for one off breeders in the US. Supporting a true retromop breeder is a great thing, but it will be an expensive endeavor from the US. There are some pug rescues though - not a lot, but they exist. This will likely lead to a more traditional pug but you're not directly supporting a bad breeder, you're just helping out an animal that was the victim of irresponsible breeding and that's an honorable thing. True retromops with nice healthy snouts tend to be quite active and while they will lounge around your place, they'll also need a lot more regular exercise than a sleepy AKC standard pug. Pugs are amazing dogs, ever day you can come home to an animal that will act like he's seeing his very best friend after being apart for years. If you are looking at breeders, ask about the BOAS scoring of the dog's parents - you want 0 or 1 and you'll want to look at the parents with mature snouts and make sure they don't look too flat-faced. The snout on the puppy is usually pretty obvious as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent
[–] typo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children) Incredible reply, thank you! I did notice a derth of retropug programs in the US as I've looked them up over the years. It seems I'll need to wait on a healthy-snouted pug. I'm a big proponent of adoption; when the time's right I'll start looking permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago (1 child) Good luck! Dogs are like kids though, even the weird ugly ones will bring you joy. If a pug isn't in the cards soon, look for a different apartment friendly rescue and later a retropug could become it's adopted sibling perhaps - they tend to get along very well with other dogs! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent
[–] typo@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 hours ago Unfortunately the cat distribution system is trying very hard to put one in my life, but I have birds and that just wouldn't be fair to either If the dog distribution network worked the same I'd be set permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Auli@lemmy.ca -1 points 11 hours ago (1 child) I mean why wouldn't we assume you said your biased against the pugs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 hours ago Against? Never! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 hours ago Against? Never! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Zorcron@lemmy.zip 39 points 1 day ago (1 child) Pug is real permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The cake is still a lie, though permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The cake is still a lie, though permalink fedilink source parent