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Pug Breeders in Illinois
Pawthentic lists 5 Pug breeders in Illinois, in Carmi and Davis Junction. We have not matched an OFA clearance for any of them yet. 1 has independent reviews; none has claimed a profile yet. 1 of them has a published PawScore.
- Listed breeders
- 5
- in 2 cities
- OFA-verified
- 0
- 0% here · 0% nationally
- Independent reviews
- 1
- 20% here · 6% nationally
- Claimed profiles
- 0
- 0% here · 0% nationally
OFA-verified means we matched a clearance in the OFA public database on a Pug the breeder bred. A breeder without a match may still health test; we only count results we could check. 1 of these listings has an open red flag; each profile shows the evidence and how to dispute it.
PawScore distribution
Shares of listings with a published PawScore — Illinois versus Pug breeders nationally.
- 80 and above0 here · 0 nationally
- 60 to 790 here · 16 nationally
- Below 601 here · 6 nationally
4 listings have no published PawScore yet — thin evidence, not a low score.
Top Pug breeders in Illinois
Common Pug health concerns
Brachycephalic airway syndrome, Eye injuries (proptosis), Pug dog encephalitis, Hip dysplasia. Ask the breeder which of these the parents were screened for, and for results you can check.
Breeder licensing in Illinois
Illinois requires a Dog breeder license if you keep more than 5 intact females.
1 of 5 breeders here are matched to an active Dog breeder license record
No state issues a breed-specific breeder license, and a state license never replaces a USDA license or local zoning.
Search the Illinois Department of AgricultureAnesthesia risk in short-nosed breeds
Short-nosed breeds like the Pug carry extra airway risk under anesthesia. Before any procedure, ask whether the clinic has a brachycephalic anesthesia protocol.
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