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Pug Dog Breed

Pug Size Variations: All are small.
Pug Colors: Silver Pug
Apricot-fawn Pug
Black Pug
All have black muzzles, ears and cheek moles. Traces of black on back also common.
Pug Height: 10 - 11 inches
Pug Weight: 14 - 18 pounds
Pug Exercise Needs: Reasonable
Pug Grooming Needs: Reasonable
Pug Life Expectancy (Lifespan): 12 - 15 years
Are Pugs Child-Friendly? Yes, with supervision.
Pug Training:  Moderate
Breed Group:  Toy

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Pug History

The Pug dog breed originated in United States of America. The Pug is an ancient breed whose lineage can be traced to the Orient. The Pug was one of many small breeds to gain favor in Tibetan Monasteries. There, Buddhist Monks used the Pug as a companion dog and watchdog. In neighboring China, the beloved Pug was revered for his facial wrinkles, particularly the prince mark, a vertical wrinkle that resembled the Chinese character for prince.

By the middle of the 16th century, Pugs had made their way to Western Europe. In Holland, an especially fortuitous Pug alerted the Dutch Guard of approaching Spanish soldiers, thereby saving the life of William of Orange. As a result, the Pug was recognized as the official dog of the House of Orange. The Pug�s mounting notoriety as a loyal companion boosted his popularity as a pet.

By 1790 the Pug was hobnobbing in the most stylish of social circles. Napoleon himself acquired a Pug for his wife Josephine. This proved to be a handy gift as Josephine used her Pug to ferry messages to Napoleon while she was imprisoned.

In Victorian England, the Pug became a favourite among nobility, much to the chagrin of the recently displaced King Charles Spaniel. So beloved was the Pug to Queen Victoria that she set about breeding them herself. Her Majesty�s pioneer breeding of the Pug helped to establish its genetic legitimacy and in 1885 the Pug was recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Pug Appearance

The Pug is square, compact and muscular. A Pug's cobby body is characterized by a deep chest poised on sturdy, well-set legs. The Pug's head, perhaps one of the most recognizable, is heavily wrinkled and sports a black mask. The muzzle is square and the jaw is slightly undershot. In Victorian England, the Pug's ears were cropped to accentuate his facial wrinkles. Today, the Pug's triangular, thin ears are left un-cropped to frame his face. The Pug's tail is curled as tightly as possible, held high and rests over one hip. The optimum configuration of the Pug's tail is a double curl.

Pug Temperament

Pugs are wonderful even-tempered little dogs. While their Dutch name, "Mopshund"� means "to grumble," the Pug is actually a very friendly and charming little individual. Most Pugs tend to be very playful, even well into adulthood, where they love wrestling with toys and "boxing"� with their feet.

Pug puppies should be closely monitored both with adults and children. As with any small puppy, the Pug can be seriously injured if dropped or stepped upon. He should also be observed with larger dogs and testy cats as well - the Pug doesn't always realize that he's taking on more than he can chew and can be seriously injured if the play gets to be too rough.

Pug Exercise Needs

The Pug is the ideal pet for those who don't have a lot of time to spend taking their dog on long walks or down to the dog park every day. Short of leg, a brief walk to go do his business is generally sufficient for the Pug, though he will most likely try and engage you in a game of tug-o-war with a sock when he gets home. Exercise requirements for the Pug are minimal, as he's more fun being carried about or laying on your lap all day. Do make sure that you engage him in some playtime every day, however. Not only will it help the two of you bond, but it will also keep him from becoming a portly puppy.

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Pug Grooming Requirements

The Pug's grooming requirements are predominantly associated with preventing infection. The wrinkles, while fetching, need daily washing and drying to maintain good health. Do take great care in this pursuit as Pugs are susceptible to corneal abrasions. Many well intentioned Pug owners attempt this task with more zeal than is advisable.

The Pug's coat is short and will need daily brushing to maintain his sleek and glossy coat. This is especially urgent in spring because the Pug seems to shed more hair than he grows!

Pug Training

Plainly put, the Pug doesn't truly enjoy being the dog that jumps through hoops. While intelligent, they can have a stubborn streak and prefer play over any serious kind of schooling that you might try and force upon them. For best results, use a lot of patience with your Pug pup, and give serious consideration to enrolling him (and yourself) into a basic obedience course. This will help the two of you understand one another better, and help make teaching your Pug much easier.

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Pug Health Information

Some common health concerns for your Pug include; Pug Encephalitis, CHD, elongated palate, stenoic nares, patellar luxation, Legg-Perthes, entropion, KCS, skin infections and hemivertebra.

Note that cleaning your Pug�s skin folds is essential to avoid dermatitis. Also, Pugs are heat sensitive, allergic, and are sensitive to anesthesia. Because of the Pug�s bulbous eyes, corneal abrasions are common. Dietary regulation is essential to avoid obesity.

Is the Pug Dog Breed Right For You?

Are you considering bringing a Pug dog into your family? This affectionate dog breed can be a joy to own and a much loved and cherished member of your family. As with any dog breed, there are pluses and minuses to owning a Pug dog breed. If youre planning on giving a new Pug dog a home, its important that you be aware of the characteristics that make this dog breed distinctive. Here are some advantages and disadvantages to owning a Pug.

Some things youll love about owning a Pug:
The Pug is super affectionate.

The Pug dog breed is highly social, even tempered, and enthusiastic about life and spending time with their family. They want to be included in all of your activities and may become depressed if they're not allowed to participate. These dogs are definitely "people dogs".

Pugs are great with children.

Their love of children probably stems from their overall affectionate nature. Their rather small size makes them less threatening to children. Theyre generally a good choice if you have young kids.

They're small in size.

Being a small dog with an average weight of around fifteen pounds makes them easy travel companions. If you travel by air, you can usually take them on board with a carrier and they usually travel well by car. Their smaller size and unusual appearance makes them popular with people you meet in public places. A Pug is a great "take along" dog.

Theyre distinctive in appearance.

Some people have actually stated they find the Pug dog breed to be the ugliest dog breed in existence while others will swear theyre the cutest. It just reaffirms that dog beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. No matter which camp you fall into, the Pug has a look unlike any other dog which is sure to draw attention.

Some drawbacks to owning a Pug:

They shed and shed and shed.

People will sometimes look at a Pugs short coat and form the mistaken impression that this dog breed doesnt shed. Nothing could be further from the truth. Underneath that short coat lies a very fluffy undercoat that will stick to your carpeting, clothing, and upholstery. Because of their strong tendency to shed, a Pug needs their fur brushed on a daily basis. The Pug may not be the right dog for an owner obsessed with cleanliness.

Pugs make lots of noise when breathing.

If you buy or participate in a Pug adoption, be prepared for lots of wheezing and snorting Pug dogs are some of the noisiest breathers alive. If you sleep in the room with one at night, be prepared for their incessant snoring or wear a good set of earplugs to bed with you.

Pugs can be stubborn

Members of the Pug dog breed tend to be stubborn and have a mind of their own. This can make training them a challenge. Unfortunately, theyre not always easy to housetrain. Some Pug owners have reported that it took up to a year to fully housetrain their dog.

Now that you know the characteristics of the Pug dog, you can make a more informed decision as to whether the Pug dog breed is right for you and your family. If you decide a Pug is right for you, you don't have to necessarily get your Pug dog from a breeder. There are a variety of rescue groups that participate in Pug adoptions and would love to give a Pug dog a good home.

Finding A Responsible Pug Breeder

Now that you have decided that the Pug is the right breed for you, it's time to start the process of finding a responsible Pug breeder from which to buy a healthy, well-socialized puppy. Not all breeders are alike; there are good breeders - and bad breeders. Don't be in a hurry to buy the first Pug puppy you find at the cheapest price available! To buy a puppy from a responsible Pug breeder, you may need to pay more and wait longer. The additional money and waiting time will be well worth it. Buy a puppy in haste from a newspaper ad, pet store or "backyard breeder", and you'll likely also purchase a great deal of additional expense and heartache, since you will likely end up falling in love with a puppy with health and behavioral problems that will likely need special care, plenty of veterinary visits, regular medication - or even euthanasia. But do your homework and find a responsible, caring Pug breeder who home-raises their puppies with love, screens their breeding dogs for health problems, offers a health guarantee and post sale support, and who genuinely loves the Pug breed and is in it for the love of the breed, rather than profit, and you can be fairly well assured of getting a healthy, happy, long lived and affectionate family companion that will provide you and your family with many years of joy, laughter and companionship.

Further information about choosing a responsible breeder...

Here are a few breeder directory sites that we recommend. These sites attempt to screen advertisers to ensure that the breeders listed are responsible and sell healthy, home-raised Pug puppies to carefully screened buyers. There are many, many sites now online that advertise dog breeders - many are a Mecca for puppy mills and backyard breeders. We recommend that you steer clear of these resources in favor of sites that are more selective in the breeders whom they allow to advertise.

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Pug Names

Choosing a name for your Pug puppy can be a daunting task! There are so many names to choose from that it can take a lot of thought and research to find just the right name for your Pug. Usually, it's best to get to know your puppy for a few days or weeks. Often your puppy's personality will help you decide on just the right name to choose. Does he have a sense of humor? A serious side? A goofy way of cocking his head to one side? A strange love of cantaloupe? By observing your new Pug puppy over the first days or weeks, you should at least have a clue about what type of name you want to give. There are a ton of dog names and pet names web sites on the internet. Some are wonderful information resources, while others, unfortunately, are just "garbage" sites set up with the sole purpose of cashing in on visitor hits for this popular subject.

We recommend the following sites to assist you in choosing a name for your new Pug puppy. These sites offer inventive, unique, original and creative pet names suggestions that have helped thousands of new puppy owners in selecting just the right name for their new baby!

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Pug Pictures

Pugs are a very photogenic dog breed. By looking at Pug pictures, you can usually gain more insight into what these dogs and puppies are like as a breed, and this can help you decide if you really want to become an Pug owner. The following sites below offer pictures of Pug dogs, Pug puppy photos, funny Pug photos and more. Enjoy!

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Additional Pug Information Resources

There are a wealth of resources online that can help you learn more about the Pug dog breed. We've compiled a list of Pug information sites to assist you in quickly locating quality information about the Pug dog breed, while avoiding the "garbage" sites that are nothing more than poor attempts to capitalize on the popularity of dog breeds in general. If you know of an Pug information site that offers unique, quality information and photos of the Pug breed, please contact us with the URL and a brief description so that our editors can consider it for inclusion in our list below.

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Pug Clubs and Rescues

Pug clubs and rescues web sites can help you learn even more about the Pug dog breed, help you locate a responsible Pug breeder, or help you find an Pug dog or puppy in need of a second chance for a loving, forever home. We've compiled the following list of Pug clubs and Pug rescues web sites for your convenience:

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