Pug

pug

  • Life expectancy

    12 - 15 years

  • Weight

    Male 6 - 8 kg

    Female 6 - 8 kg

  • Height

    Male 6 - 8 kg

    Female 6 - 8 kg

  • Hair

    Short

  • Group

    companion dogs

  • Nicknames

    Carlino,Mops,Doguillo

Index

Pugs are small dogs, but they have a big personality and are very intelligent. They are naturally self-confident dogs, affectionate and with a mischievous side. They adapt well to family life and other lifestyles, which is why they are so popular. Pugs love company and hate being left alone for long periods of time.

Characteristics of the Pug

  • SIZE

  • EXERCISE NEEDS

  • EASY TO TRAIN

  • GOOD WITH CHILDREN

  • KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS

  • HEALTH OF THE BREED

  • COST TO KEEP

  • INTELLIGENCE

  • TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE

Why choose a Pug?

PROS

  • They are small, robust and very adaptable dogs, so they are happy living in an apartment or in a house with a garden.

  • Pugs are easy to maintain when it comes to grooming.

  • Incredibly sociable and affectionate by nature

  • Very playful and clownish

  • Pugs don't need a lot of daily exercise.

  • They are very loyal

CONS

  • They are high maintenance

  • They need a lot of mental stimulation to be really happy dogs.

  • They may suffer from separation anxiety if left alone for a long time.

  • Pugs snore and very loudly

  • Pugs are known to suffer from flatulence

  • They shed a lot, especially in spring and fall

  • They are prone to many health problems due to their flattened face.

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Origin and history of the Pug

The Pug is a breed that has been around for a long time. There are records of its existence dating back to 700 BC. in ancient China, where they were bred and owned by emperors. Common people were not allowed to have a pug and if one of these was found in their possession, the punishment was death. The pugs were so revered that they even lived in their own part of the royal palace and were looked after by their own servants.

They came to Europe when China allowed Dutch explorers to trade in its lands. It is said that sailors smuggled these little dogs out of China and once back home, they were an immediate hit with the nobility and upper classes due to their small size and sweet nature.

Thanks to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, pugs' ears were no longer cut, as she banned it as she considered it cruel.

During the 20th century the breed lost popularity, but today it has regained its popularity, which can be attributed to the fact that one of these adorable little dogs played the role of "Frank the Extraterrestrial" in the Hollywood film Men in Black.

Pug breeders

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Character ofthe Pug

This breed is characterized by having a friendly and sweet character. Some people say that sharing a home with a pug is the closest thing to living with a small child, which is true because of their need for attention and their “clown” characteristics. Pugs are very sociable and love to be around people. They don't like to be left alone so they can become a little destructive at home out of boredom and because they develop separation anxiety.

Pugs need more training time than many other breeds as they can be mischievous and mean at times. You should also keep in mind that these little dogs remain puppy-like throughout their lives, so they are a lot of fun to have around. But although they are very affectionate, pugs are not clingy and will also happily go off and do their own thing.

Curiosities about the Pug

  • Groups of pugs are called "grumbles"

  • Pugs should have two curls on their tail.

  • They are susceptible to catching colds due to their short nose

Names for Pug

Albin, Coco, Rubí, Perla

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