re: Questions to ask before buying a puppy from a breeder?

If you want a purebred Pug then just get one and don't let random people make you feel guilty about it. Just ensure you're 100% committed to keeping it for its entire life and that youre prepared to properly train it, socialize it, and pay for any healthcare (even if you get married, ahve kids, whatever that make a dog a little less priority - must commit to it).

Pugs are predisposed to eye diseases and upper airway issues. I would not buy a pug unless I had copies of CERF exam records for both sire and dam. This exam has to be performed by a veterinary ophthalmology specialist. I also would ensure that there was no history of upper airway surgery that was needed (whether it was performed or not) in the lines of both sire and dam. If they don't think this information is important or don't even know what this is then I'm walking away no questions asked.

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ask the breeder how many puppies were in the last 2 litters
when they answer then you know how many references they will be giving you so if they had 7 puppies in the last 2 litters I would want 7 names and phone numbers and they will not give the names or they don't keep records walk.

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This is a good idea though I wouldn't be as rigid on all 7 names/numbers. Some people don't want to be contacted.