Pug country of origin : England
Pug Original and Today’s Function : Companion Dog

Pug Dog Overview

This dog breed has traditionally been popular as a companion dog, a task for which till used today. You can easily teach these dogs to do tricks and it is surprising how many pugs love doing agility. People who are serious about taking their pug to obedience classes will be amazed about their dog’s achievements.

Pug dog appearance

Pug dog body
The pug is a small and cobby dog. The topline of the pug is level. The tail is set high and is curled as tightly as possible over the hip. A double curl is desirable. The chest is wide and the ribs are well arched. Both the fore and the hindquarters are well angulated. The strong legs are straight and of moderate length. The shape of the feet is somewhere between that of the hare and that of the cat. The neck is thick and slightly arched and of sufficient length to carry the head proudly.

Pug dog head
The head is large and round with a short, blunt and square muzzle. The lower jaw must not be turned up. The wrinkles are well developed. The ears are thin and small. There are two different types of ears; The rose ear pug and The button ear pug. The latter is preferred. In this type the ears are folded forward covering the opening. The tips point towards the yes. The eyes are large and globular, with a soft and inquiring expression. Pugs have a reverse scissors bite, which means that the teeth are slightly undershot without the incisors losing contact

Pug dog weight and shoulder height
The ideal weight ranges from 14½ – 18¾ lg ( 6½ – 8½ kg)
The breed standard gives no guidelines regarding to the shoulder height.

Pug dog coat and colors
The short has a fine texture. It is smooth, soft and shiny. A wooly or harsh coat is a fault
Pugs come in silver gray, yellow, apricot or solid black. Except for the blacks they should have black markings shaped like a mask, a trace ( from occiput to set of the tail ) moles on the cheeks and a thumb mark on the forehead. The ears should also be black.

Pug Dog Temperament

Pug Dog character
Pugs are very affectionate charming and sociable dogs, that become strongly attached to their owners and the family. They are not suited to life as a kennel dog. They are real companion dogs that delight in the company and attention of their people. They are sensitive by nature and will pick up on any bad atmosphere in the house. They are playful but not noisy, clownish and friendly. Dogs of this breed are fairly intelligent and compliant. They do bark when something is a miss, but that tends to be all. They are physically very hard on themselves. Most pugs snore.

Pug dog social behavior
These dogs generally get on well with their own kind contact with other household pets is also rarely a problem. They get on extremely well with children. Any visitors both wanted and unwanted are usually given a friendly welcome, but their own people will always come first.

Pug general dog care

Pug Grooming
This dog breed needs very little grooming. Loose hair can simply be removed from the coat using a rubber brush. Treat the facial creases with a special lotion and administer eye drops to the eyes when necessary. Keep the claws short.

Pug Training
This dog breed can be trained with a gentle hand. Pugs are sensitive to the tone of your voice and because they love to please their owners harsh punishment are usually not necessary.

Pug exercise
Dogs of this breed have average to low exercise needs and are there fore suitable as city dwellers or for apartment life. In fine weather the Pug loves to romp and play out doors, but if it is too hot the dog prefers to withdraw to a cool, shady spot. Pugs have no hunting instinct and are territorial, which means they are not prone to wander off their own. Indoors pugs tend to be quite.

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