We have no available Pugs at this time. Watch our Litter Plans page for news about any upcoming litters we are planning.

Be sure to send us a new email if you've completed an application and/or previously contacted us, and you are still interested in getting a WindWalker Pug. 

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Our Process 

1. Complete an application. Before you complete our Application Form (when the link is active), please be aware we are located near Seattle, WA. We do not ship Pugs, so if you are out of the area, transportation expenses will need to be considered, if you wish to apply for a WindWalker Pug. 

For those unable to come to us, we can help you arrange for the transportation of your Pug, keeping in mind all transportation costs are extra and your responsibility. I DO NOT SHIP PUPPIES IN CARGO!

2. We will contact you to let you know we received your applicaiton. This will happen by email.

(If you have already completed our application and want to check in, I will be happy to let you know about our available Pugs if you drop me a short email.) 

3. I review the applications on file for the most suitable home, in the order they are received. I will then contact you. 

4. I contact the person(s) I have a Pug for by phone to talk to them about the Pug that is available. If we are in agreement, that the puppy seems to be a good match, we set a time and place to meet. 

5. Before the meeting time, I email them a copy of the sales agreement. This will state the buyers' and seller's expectations and obligations for the care and control of the Pug.

6. Once the details are all agreed upon, we print and bring it to the meeting.

7. The meeting takes place. If all both parties agree, the buyers sign the agreement, pay for the Pug, and take the Pug and additional items included home.

8. We appreciate a followup email from our buyers 24 hours afterwards to make sure the Pug and the people are adjusting well. Any issues or concerns are discussed and delt with.

9. We follow-up again after a week, to make sure the Pug is working out well with its new living situation. We offer advice or assistance for the life of the Pug. This includes boarding for for local buyers, a reasonable fee, when taking the Pug along is not an option.

10. We enjoy periodic updates and news, along with pictures, we love getting pictures, for the life of the Pug. 

All previous buyers are first on our list if they want to add an additional WindWalker Pug. We have had many return customers over the years.

We are also happy to refer you to other breeders who may have a puppy, if you wish. Just request that we forward your application in the comments section of the applcation, or send me an email. I only refer to breeders who are a member of the Pug Dog Club of America, and/or, those I know personally. 

       BUT I DON'T WANT A SHOW DOG!

~Original Author Unknown

(Adapted to the Pug breed by Elizabeth Hamill)

Why do people recommend choosing a breeder who shows their dogs to folks who are just looking for a pet and have no interest in showing? Why should breeding to breed standard be important to a pet home? Does it seem excessive, or “snobby”? 

It’s not, and here’s why.

Dog shows are a means of evaluating dogs against the breed standard, to evaluate soundness, movement/gait, type, and temperament.

Soundness: The state of physical and mental health when all organs and faculties are functioning properly, each in its rightful relation to each other.

Type: Breed type encompasses appearance, character, condition, bone structure, temperament, and movement; "breed type is all these things."

Breed type also includes a character specific to each breed, a combination of behaviour, temperament and carriage that demonstrate an essence of the breed.

Gait: The gait of a dog is its quality of movement. You want to see ease of movement, unimpaired by illness or poor structure.

So. That’s a very basic intro to what goes on at a show... why does this matter? You want a pet, a companion, not a show dog, right?

Well, you chose a Pug for a reason. You’ve done your research, and have read that they’re great with kids and other animals, they’re gentle, not aggressive, they make excellent companions and love spending time with their people. That their good and kind nature predisposes many Pugs to be excellent family dogs. Good, responsible breeders seek to preserve those definitive and positive characteristics.

What about type and structure? How the dog is put together, able to move freely and comfortably? Would you rather buy from someone who has proven publicly, over time, that the dog they’re breeding can move well, free of limp, or a structural problem? Or just trust someone who has no interest in proving their dogs? It’s your puppy’s quality of life and comfort (as well as your wallet) that’s at stake.

Not every dog in a well-bred litter is going to be show quality- there will ALWAYS be pet-quality puppies. Well-bred, but maybe with a slight imperfection, and those are the puppies placed in pet homes. You don’t have to want a show-quality puppy to get a well-bred puppy!

This is not about being snobby, being elitist, thinking that one dog is “better” than another, it’s about ensuring you get a puppy that acts and looks like the breed you fell in love with. It’s about ensuring that all puppies have the best start in life, and will grow into a loving family member. It’s about loving our breed enough to want to see everything that’s good about them preserved for future generations to enjoy. If you want a healthy dog, with a properly sweet temperament, choose your breeder wisely! 

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The Pug Dog Club of America (PDCA), has a web page on their site telling people how to find a good Pug breeder. Here is a link to their page:

Breeder Selection Tips