Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Jax is playful, active, food motivated, and very affectionate. He likes being involved in whatever is going on and is happiest when he has plenty of attention, activity, and a person nearby. He is definitely a Velcro pug, so if you are looking for a dog who will happily follow you from room to room, Jax may be your guy.
Activity Level & Personality
- Jax is basically adorable chaos in a tiny little body. He is lovingly described as a Tasmanian devil, and he definitely has a touch of little man syndrome. He is busy, opinionated, and very committed to being involved in absolutely everything.
- Jax likes to assert himself, has plenty to say, and does not believe in quietly accepting decisions he disagrees with. If he is left alone in a crate or corral, he will screech, scream, and make sure the entire household is aware that this arrangement is unacceptable. He wants to be with his people all the time.
- Jax loves being close to his people and is happiest when he can curl up on a lap and settle in. He does not want to just be nearby; he must be with you or on you.
- Jax walks well on a leash and rides well in the car.
Compatibility & Behavior
- Jax previously lived with children and would do well with an active family that can keep him entertained, give him plenty of exercise and structure, and appreciate a dog with a lot of personality packed into a very small package. He is not looking for a quiet, low key retirement lifestyle. He wants action, attention, and preferably a front row seat to everything happening in the house.
- Jax has strong opinions about which dogs he wants to live with, and some of that definitely seems to tie back to his little man syndrome. He can be playful with other dogs, but he is selective and seems to prefer smaller female dogs who are a little more willing to let him think he is in charge. Our preference is for Jax to be the only dog in his new home, where he can soak up all the attention and avoid unnecessary power struggles. If you already have another dog, a meet and greet will be required before moving forward so we can make sure the personalities are a good match.
- Jax is still working on potty training, and in his defense, he came into rescue with nearly three years of questionable bathroom habits already firmly established. He was not neutered and had spent a lot of time engaged in marking and ongoing pee contests with his brother, basically treating the house like one giant message board. Now that Jax is neutered and no longer living with his sibling, we are working on undoing those habits with consistency, supervision, routine, and lots of trips outside. He is making progress, but his new family will need to stay committed to the process and understand that this is not a habit that disappears overnight. He is very food motivated, which should make that training process a little easier and gives his future family a pretty useful bargaining chip.
- Jax strongly prefers sleeping in the human bed, so anyone hoping to keep the bed pug free may want to keep scrolling. He is not a fan of the crate and will let you know his feelings about it. See notes above.
- Jax would greatly enjoy a fenced yard in his forever home, but it is not a requirement. He would absolutely put it to good use for zoomies, patrol duty, investigating every suspicious leaf, and burning off some of that Tasmanian devil energy. A yard would be a big bonus for him, especially in an active home that gives him plenty of opportunities to run, sniff, and supervise the premises.
Health & Medical
- Jax is 3 years old and weighs 14 pounds.
- Jax is up to date on vaccines, HW negative, neutered and microchipped.
- Jax has some missing patches of fur and has a history of allergies, although the specific allergy has not yet been identified. He has received a Cytopoint injection to help manage his allergy symptoms.
