Yes, black pugs do shed, though they do not shed as much as fawn pugs do. The amount that a black pug sheds will also vary from dog to dog. Generally speaking, the pug dog breed are considered moderate to heavy shedders – so be ready to do a lot of vacuuming and brushing if you’re planning on getting a pug.

How to stop a black pug shedding

We’ve written more extensively in the past about grooming a black pug, but one thing that is clear is that it is not possible to stop a black pug from shedding – the best you can do is groom your black pug so that you minimise the amount of its hair that ends up on the floor and around your house.