I would vote for your choice. Pugs, not sure why they were placed on this earth.
However, Hubby has known a few pugs in his life, and just thinks they are super sweet. And I know my 100 lb Lab would love to have a permanent puppy.
And if you DO get barn cats, you had better take good care of them, or I will hunt you down like a field mouse. Cats are the greatest thing on the planet.