Pug Grooming Tips & Styles

Throughout history, notable individuals, from Empresses to Kings, have cherished and loved the adorable Pug breed. As a dog with a short coat, the Pug is often portrayed as requiring no particular upkeep. And the fact that Pugs shed a lot should never be an excuse to ignore their grooming requirements. But what grooming requirements do Pugs really have?

When it comes to grooming, each dog breed has its own set of specific requirements. With this guide, learn how to groom your Pug, how frequently to groom them, and how to do it correctly.

Do Pugs Need Haircuts?

The Pug has a reasonably short, relatively thick, and somewhat coarse double coat. They do not need a haircut, nor should they ever be shaven. Professional groomers, on the other hand, may trim your Pug’s hair to attain the volume and style required by the breed standard.

How often do Pugs need a haircutT?

Never. Pugs do not require a haircut.

Pugs haircut styles

When it comes to grooming Pugs, the options are limited due to their short coat. Generally, they are trimmed from the neck to the paws in an equal layer, and thinning scissors can be used to trim the animal’s paws, tail, and legs. If your Pug isn’t going to be in a show or competition, getting it trimmed isn’t required.

However, a Pug owner should bring their Pug puppy to the salon for “edging.” This is the process of removing loose, damaged hair, making it easier to care for your Pug’s coat.

How Do You Groom A Pug At Home?

You don’t have to leave it to the professionals to groom your Pug. Once a month, you’ll want to give your Pug a thorough brushing and their coat a deep clean, as well as their face, ears and eyes, nails and teeth.

By sticking to a regular grooming schedule, your Pug’s health and odour will improve. A monthly thorough clean will keep your Pug smelling fresh and help prevent hair from piling up on your furniture and in your home, just as with any other dog.

Pug Additional Grooming Requirements

As mentioned, a pug’s grooming routine doesn’t simply stop at a quick wash and brush, but they also require a few other steps to stay in top condition.

Daily grooming

Grooming your Pug will be much simpler if you do all of the following daily. It may seem like a lot of work at first, but it will benefit your Pug’s health and appearance. Ensure you do a monthly thorough clean on your Pug.

Remember that the more you groom your dog’s coat, and clean his paw pads, the less time you’ll have to spend on a thorough monthly cleaning and hair shedding will require less of a clean-up.

Daily dental care

Regular brushing of your Pug’s teeth and using dog-friendly toothpaste can benefit their oral hygiene and promotes better breath and less plaque build-up.

Cleaning your Pug’s wrinkles and folds

Keeping your Pug’s skin folds clean has never been easier than it is with dog wipes. It’s much easier to keep on top of if you do it every day or at least once a week. Your dog’s wrinkles are a breeding ground for germs, which may cause diseases if left uncleaned.

Wipe their eyes

Ideally, you should clean your Pug’s eyes daily. Saline or contact lens solution with cotton balls, rounds or squares is typically all you need to clean out a dog’s goopy eye. If your dog’s eyelids are crusty, first wet a cotton ball and hold it over the area for a few minutes to loosen the crusts.

Cleaning Their Faces

The faces of Pugs must be cleaned and dried regularly. If you don’t clean their face, the creases around your Pug’s nose and lips may get inflamed, your dog’s ears may become infected, and their nose may become chapped.

Use warm water and a soft towel or cotton pad to wash the skin gently. Baby wipes are an excellent alternative; just make sure they are odourless and alcohol-free. Avoid using them if your Pug’s skin is very sensitive.

Clean their paws

Paw skin and pads may dry out and crack if proper care is not taken to prevent this. Occasionally, dogs may have cracking, which is very painful and may take a long time to recover. Due to these factors, Pug grooming entails applying paw wax frequently or as needed.

Nail clipping

Every Pug owner will tell you how much Pugs hate having their nails cut. Cutting your puppy’s nails might be difficult, especially if you’ve never done it before. Expect a lot of whining and scratching if you attempt to clip your Pug’s nails at home.

How to do it?

1. First, find a quiet space in a well-lit room where there are no distractions. You must then watch out for the ‘quick’ on your dog’s nails, so it would be best to mark the nail beneath the ‘quick’, so you know where to finish cutting.
2. Next, grab a towel to cover your Pug’s paws. Blocking their view of you trimming their nails will avoid stress for your dog.
3. Using your fingers, carefully separate the toes on the paw of your Pug. Hold the clippers at a 45-degree angle to the nail.
4. Now you can begin trimming, one nail at a time. Using your clippers, slice off tiny pieces at a time. Be aware that each nail is unique, and hence the quick is not always where it appears on each nail.
5. To cut each nail to the proper length, stop cutting when you’re near the quick, which should also prevent any bleeding.
6. To be sure, you might want to check that there isn’t any bleeding under the nails. You’ll want to halt the bleeding if you accidentally cut the quick. To do so, gently apply pressure with a cotton wool ball until the bleeding stops.
7. When you’re done, praise your Pug by cuddling with him. You must provide your Pug with a sense of security and affection. Eventually, your pet will become accustomed to this task, and it will be a lot simpler next time.

How often does it need to be done?

In contrast to other dog breeds, Pugs’ nails develop quickly. Nails that aren’t naturally filed down are more common in Pugs, who don’t participate in as much physical exercise. Pug owners should clip their pets’ nails every two to three weeks.

FAQs

When should you first groom a Pug?

Before your Pug is 16 weeks old, you should give him his first grooming.

How often should I bathe my Pug?

Pugs should ideally be washed at least once a week but no more than once every six weeks, depending on the dog’s lifestyle. This breed has a short coat, so it must be bathed often to keep its skin and coat healthy.

Do Pugs require professional grooming?

When it comes to grooming your pugs, they don’t require it very frequently because they are a short-coated breed. However, their nails need to be clipped periodically, particularly because they don’t have many chances to file them down by digging.

Should I shave my Pugs for summer?

Shaving Pugs is a very bad idea and should be avoided. Without that barrier between heat and cold, the Pug is more susceptible to overheating in the summer or freezing in the winter.

Final Thoughts on Pug Grooming

It will probably take between one and two hours to groom your Pug. A little dog like your new Pug puppy with a short coat may need less time than larger breeds with long coats. Keeping up with your pup’s grooming routine is the fastest method to speed up your grooming sessions.