How much do pugs cost?
The Pugonians have hypnotized most of us human-slaves into saying: “Cost is of little concern when you compare it to the joy you will get from having a pug in the family.” The more practical answer is that cost depends upon how you look at it and where you get your pug. Lucille’s price was a few hundred dollars from a local breeder. Rex was technically free, but he peed on the mattress a few weeks after we got him, so we consider the replacement cost of the mattress to be part of his tab. In truth, I’ve seen pug puppies priced anywhere from $150 to thousands of dollars. The adage “You get what you pay for” applies here, but more money doesn’t necessarily mean a better pet. Many rescue societies also charge what may appear to be a lot of money for a “used” pug. These groups do a lot of hard work, primarily on a volunteer-basis. Many pugs are rescued from abusive situations (including puppy mills) or are otherwise turned-in by their owners because they can no longer be kept. Rescue group
