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| Name: |
Pug |
| Average Maximum Height: |
10-11in |
| Average Maximum Weight: |
14-18lb |
| Colors: |
A Silver coat is characterized by a very light colored coat, absent of black guard hairs. Some unscrupulous breeders call \\\"smutty\\\" pugs silver. A \\\"smutty\\\" pug typically has a very dark head, with no clear deliniation at the mask, and and dark forelegs. |
| Coat: |
Smooth coat is neither hard nor woolly |
| Grooming Required: |
Minimal |
| Good with Children: |
Yes |
| Good with Pets: |
Yes |
| Best Kept: |
Indoors |
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high): |
3 |
| Trainability: |
Medium |
| Originates From: |
China |
| Origin Date: |
Antiquity |
| Original Use: |
Companion |
| Current Use: |
Companion |
| Other Names: |
Carlin, Mops |
| Life Expectancy: |
13-14yrs |
| AKC Recognition: |
Yes |
| Year Recognized: |
1885 |
| Class: |
Toy |
| Skills: |
A Pug is "a lot of dog in a small space." They are perky, rambunctious and loyal, affectionate and loving, with a happy disposition. They are playful and charming. Clever and mischievous - with a heart-winning personality. They can be a bit willful.
Pugs get along well with other dogs and pets and require lots of attention; they may become slightly jealous if their owner ignores them or does not play with them. |
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Because they have extremely short snouts and no skeletal brow ridges, Pugs can easily scratch their corneas accidentally.Their short noses can also cause them to develop breathing problems.They are prone to obesity, so they can quickly reach unhealthy weights; it is therefore important for Pug owners to make sure their pets get regular exercise. Due to their short snouts, Pugs are vulnerable to temperature extremes. It is important to make sure that they do not overheat in hot weather, and likewise they should not be left outside in cold weather.
Pugs can also suffer from a chronic form of granulomatous meningoencephalitis (an inflammation of the brain) specific to the breed called Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE). There is no known cause or cure for PDE, although it is believed to be an inherited disease.All dogs either die or are euthanised within a few months after the onset of clinical signs.
Pugs, along with other brachycephalic dogs (boxers, bulldogs), are also prone to hemivertebrae. The screwtail is an example of a hemivertebrae, but when it occurs in others areas of the spine it can be devastating, causing such severe paralysis that euthansia is a serious recommendation.
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History |
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Bred to adorn the laps of the Chinese emperors during the Shang dynasty (1766-1122 BC),in East China, where they were known as "Lo-Chiang-Sze" or "Foo"(ceramic foos, transmogrified into dragon, with their bulging eyes are very Pug-like). The Pugs popularity spread to Tibet, where they were kept by monks, and then went onto Japan, and finally Europe.
The breed was first imported in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries by merchants and crews from the Dutch East Indies Trading Company.The Pug later became the official dog of the House of Orange. In 1572, a pug saved the Prince of Orange's life by barking at an advancing Spanish onslaught. A pug also traveled with William III and Mary II when they left the Netherlands to ascend to the throne in 1688. This century also saw Pugs' popularity on the rise in other European countries. In Spain, they were painted by Goya,in Italy Pugs dressed in matching jackets and pantaloons sat by the coachmen of the rich, and in Germany and France Pugs appear several times as footnotes to history. |
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Litter Size: 2-5
Pugs are very sociable dogs, but quite stubborn.They are playful, charming, clever; and are known to succeed in dog obedience skills. Pugs are sensitive to the tone of a human, so harsh punishment is generally unnecessary.Pugs get along well with other dogs and pets and require lots of attention; they may become slightly jealous if their owner ignores them or does not play with them
A Pug is a toy dog breed of dog with a wrinkly face, and medium-small body. The word "Pug" may have derived from the Latin Pugnus (fist); the Pug's face can look like a clenched fist.Or, in nod to the breeds sometimes mischievous nature, from the character "Puck" of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The Pug then came to Europe, where the endearing little dog was the pet of royalty in several countries and even became the official dog of the House of Orange in Holland. In 1572, a pug saved the Prince of Orange's life by barking at an advancing Spanish onslaught at Hermingny. Napoleon's wife, Josephine, sent secret messages to her husband under the collar of her Pug while she was in prison.
The breed is often summarized as multum in parvo, which implies "a lot in a small space"
Recognition
AKC, CKC, FCI, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR, ANKC, NKC, |
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