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@Ross
the main thing you should be aware of is that buying a puppy and owning said puppy have been the most stressful months of my entire life.
ludd is not a pure pug, he's a pug crossed with a king charles spaniel which is why he has a longer face with big stupid ears.
i read up a lot of pugs when i was looking and i think doing your research is super important, pugs can have a bunch of problems cos of their flat faces however being a pug owner isn't a fucking cruelty sport like some people like to tell you. they can get quite running noses, sometimes weepy eyes and have some breathing difficulties (they basically just snort a lot) obviously not being a vet is a hindrance when going to actually view pugs you're best off finding pug owners and inquiring which breeder they bought from. i would personally steer clear of anyone that is into dog shows and the like because they've probably inbred their dogs to fuck. i pretty just went on instinct when i went to view ludd, the breeders were very open, honest and happy to show me the mum and dad as well as all their other dogs. they offered to give me contacts for people that had bought from them before - i would just go on the advice of others and instinct.
i meet a couple out walking occasionally who have a beautiful and healthy pug who loves to walk, they bought him from portsmouth even though they live in hackney. prices in london tend to be a bit higher. the people i bought ludd from may breed pugs i'm not entirely sure but they're only based in catford. i wold recoment them 100%
lastly be prepared to drop at least a k if not more, cute dogs don't come for cheap. and don't be fooled into thinking pugs are a cute city dog, you'll still need to walk them once a day. i walk ludd twice a day for at least half an hour a go.
it is a total life commitment, and it drastically ulters your lifestyle.
i would, however, say it is the best thing i have ever, ever, ever chosen to do.