Possible Pug Costume Problems

Killer Whale Dog Costume Size: 2 - (9.25" L)

Of course the last thing some dogs--and that includes pugs--want to do is dress up.  But then some people wouldn’t be caught dead in a costume either--who knows why.  Most often the reason will be a problem with a particular costume. Here are a few things to look for. Buy costumes that are easy to put

on...by easy, we mean costumes that can be put on and pulled off in a hurry. The most compliant pug will put up with being handled only so long; don’t turn what should be a fun time into a nasty struggle. A result of the struggle will be an already overheated pug in a garment that will make it even worse. Avoid that at all cost.

Some of the costumes shown here might fit a bit tightly or loosely depending on the length and girth of your pug. Tight is never good, of course; the straps might irritate its sensitive undercarriage, and anything that might restrict the dogs breathing  could bring on disaster. The same could happen on loose fitting costumes if  fabric gets in the way of their short pug noses. Too loose a costume poses a danger of strangulation also.  Get your pug’s measurements and compare them with the costume particulars.

Once you have the costume on, avoid leaving it on for too long; the best fitting garment will soon chafe their tender stomach and cause overheating. To further emphasize the danger of heating, keep the dog out of the sun. If you must take a few pictures with sunlight make it quick!  With pugs of course this is even more necessary. Even the most well-kept pug gets an occasional flea; imagine yourself trying to scratch your nose in a costume  you can’t get out of...