Yep, you're correct that purebreds have a more predictable pattern of temperament and known health challenges (all dogs have problems. Some have more problems t

Yep, you're correct that purebreds have a more predictable pattern of temperament and known health challenges (all dogs have problems. Some have more problems than others). Pugs are very smart, and can be difficult to train unless it's done at an early age. Unfortunately (okay, not really :) our two pugs are so stubborn, they often decide "no, I'm not going to listen to you". I've owned pugs, pekingese, airdales, yorkshire terriers, a cocker spaniel, and a variety of mutts. Pugs are definitely my favourite. We have an informal pug owners club that meet every week at a local dog park. Most of the owners there are responsible owners, and love these little guys as much as I love mine. It's cool here in British Columbia, so the hot weather problem with pugs isn't as big of an issue. We have been considering moving to the Caribbean, but it's very hot down there. We would either have to leave them behind, or they would have to be indoors most of the time. We love these guys too much to just up-and-leave them, and we don't want to keep them enclosed like prisoners, so we are likely going to wait until they pass away before we move.