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Pug - Purebred
Dogs and Puppies

Pug


Description

A member of the Toy Group, The Pug is one of the oldest breeds.

It can be traced back to at least 400 B.C. where Buddist monks in Tibet kept them as pets.

It is believed that they got their name by being compared to the facial expressions of the marmoset monkeys which were also popular pets in the 1700's.

They are an even-tempered breed who is playful, outgoing, dignified, loving and possesses great charm.

They have been referred to as "Multo in Parvo" which basically means "a lot of dog in a small space."

Decidedly square and cobby in stature, they can come in colors of fawn, silver or black and are usually around 14 to 18 pounds in weight. The coat is short, smooth and fine, and easy to care for.

They do get along well with children and other pets but can become jealous if they feel they are not getting enough attention.

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They are especially heat and cold sensitive and are susceptible to heat stroke quite easily due to their short, flat faces. Their short coat requires little grooming, but the folds and wrinkles on their faces must be cleaned quite often. They do snore, wheeze and snuffle but otherwise are a generally healthy dog breed.

They can make wonderful family dogs because they are very docile overall, don’t bark a lot, and are very good with children and other animals. They are also highly intelligent and very social little dogs. Best home, indoors with the family.

Country of origin: China
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Colors: Solid black; tan,apricot, or silver with black markings
Known health problems: Allergies, chronic breathing problems, whelping problems possible, skin problems, eye problems
Famous Pugs: Otis from The Adventures of Milo and Otis; Frank from Men in Black and Men in Black II; Frank from Men in Black and Men in Black II; Bandit from Johnny Quest; Jessica Alba's dogs, Sid and Nancy



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