I have a pair of pugs,,,,,my female is due to have pups in 3 weeks. Pugs are great dogs in general.,,, great with kids and other dogs, an active home or not they will adapt to your lifestyle,,,,,,,they have a clownish personality but can be stubborn,,,,don't be overly firm in obediance training,,,,,,,,,with all that said,, they do have some problems you should be aware of,,,,,,,,,,,,,,having the trademark short face,they sometimes have breathing difficulties,,,keep them out of hot temperatures as they can overheat,,,,,,,,watch their diet as obesity rears its ugly head,,,,,,,,,they sometimes have eye problems and their wrinkles need to be kept clean,,,,regular brushing keeps the shedding controlled,,,,,,,,,,,,,,most dogs have at least some of the above shortcomings,so they are not that much trouble,,,especially in leiu of the many benefits they bring,,,,,,I would encourage you get a pug,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,