Hill Country Pugs

Hill Country Pugs, pug breeders in Llano, TX, serve the Texas Hill Country near Austin. Kristy and Kevin Ratliff have welcomed and raised pugs over several years while upholding American Kennel Club registration and following national breed club guidelines for health testing, including annual eye and patella exams.

Puppies are reared indoors with daily family interaction, gentle handling and supervised playtime alongside other household pets. Adult dogs live as family companions on a rural acreage, where they receive regular exercise and enrichment amid open pastures. Hill Country Pugs emphasizes calm temperaments and genetic diversity through carefully matched pairings.

Their home-based program reflects a belief that early socialization and a stable environment lay the foundation for a lifelong bond. Each puppy leaves with a veterinary-verified health record and a guide to at-home care essentials. They maintain ongoing communication to support a smooth transition into new homes.