Im moving into either a new apartment or new house in about a month, and I've been wanting a puppy for the past 7 years but havnt been able to get one, until now. My question is,what breed of dog would be a good inside dog and first pet?I really LOVE pugs, but they have a lot of health issues.And I also like puggles, but Im not sure about the health problems they have. Also, keep in mind im only 14, and I want a puppy, one that will stay small,no bigger than a pug. Thanks.Xoxoxoxo,Erica

I reccommend a toy fox terrier.

There are a lot of reports that say that pugs have many health issues... however, I have had 1 or more pugs in my family for the past 33 years and we have never run across any of the issues that they warn about! 1 of them even lived to be 14! I love pugs! They are fabulous small dogs and I can't imagine my life without one in it!!! I say that if you love pugs, get yourself a pug, you won't regret it! They are terrific indoors and great with ALL people!

I think you should go for the pug. They are so loveable and make great apartment dogs. Don't let people scare you about the health problems. I have an Englilsh bulldog, whi is a relative of the pug, and he doesn't have any of the respiratory or joint problems people always say bulldogs have. If you take good care of your pug and give him the proper nutrition and regular visits to the vet, he'll be fine.