I want to get a puppy for my daughter’s 4th birthday comming up and she really likes Pugs. From what I’ve read about them they really seem to be the breed for our family. The only thing that I’m not sure of is that I’ve heard they can have a lot of health issues. Also I want to make sure that they are good with children too. If someone could help me out I’d appreciate it or if someone knows of another small breed that may be good for us that would be appreciated too. We need a dog that can live in an apartment, has a good tempermant with children, doesn’t need a ton of exercise, and isn’t too difficult to train. If anyone has any advice for me I would really be appreciated?

I would like to know how youre supposed to know when buying a pug puppy if theyre susceptible to health problems more than the other puppies. Basically, how do i know which one to pick and how do i know its a good breeder?

I know it sounds like an odd combination, but its what I’d be interested in having as a pet dog. Are there any less than obvious health problems a mix of such would happen to have with a dog like this?

And possibly can be left home alone longer (please only people with experience with dogs)

i got a little pug at christmas and i absolutely love him but i’ve heard about respiratory and eyes promlems are prone to them. How serious can these problems get?