Pug
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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The compact, hardy Pug is a lot of dog in a small package, an aristocrat of dogdom in that he represents one of the oldest breeds in the world. In his 14 to 18 pounds of weight are an abundance of intelligence, clean ways, loyalty and an ability to get along without pampering. He's a well-knit, hard-muscled little dog with a short, blunt muzzle and a relatively large round head.
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Far back in ancient China he was a favorite in royal courts. There's no proof, but it is believed he was related to the Pekingese and other short-muzzled breeds. Dutch traders brought him to Europe and he was bred in Holland for more than a century. He became known as the "Dutch Pug."
The Pug, like many other breeds, has been growing in popularity with the years, but it fell to such low estate here between 1901 and 1906 that only twenty-four specimens were registered with the A.K.C. For a while it suffered from the libel that it was a "wheezy, bon-bon-eating lap dog," but that notion was dispelled with time. The breed enjoys a wide vogue today.
When obedience competition became an integral part of the American canine scene, the Pug's inherent intelligence pushed it into the forefront. In the show rings are many noteworthy examples that provide the rest of the Toys a great deal of competition.
Sometimes they climb right up to best-in-show. It has been suggested that the name Pug comes from the word "pugilist” and certainly a good specimen of the breed has some of the air of a well-conditioned veteran prize fighter whose face has suffered a bit from ring warfare. Pug colors are silver, apricot-fawn or black.
Characteristic of PUG:
Charming family pet; very good with children; intelligent and affectionate; responds to careful training.
Color: Silver or apricot-fawn.
Weight: 14-18 lb.
Coat type: Fine, smooth, soft and short: brush through daily. Exercises Take care not to overexert or overheat, gentle walking on the leash and attention to a correct diet will aid fitness.