- The
Pug is recognized by the
American Kennel
Club as
a member of the Toy group.
- The
word Pug is a European slang word for “dear one”.
- Pugs
were specifically bred to be companion dogs. They
are known to be special dogs, and will gladly share the
company of any family member or
friend.
- Pugs
have a short square muzzle, large prominent eyes, a
massive round head, thin small ears, a black mask, and a
tail, which curls over the hip.
- Pugs
combine a cocky confidence with a friendly, sensitive
nature and a unique personality. The Pug is known to be
stubborn. The Pug is a big dog in a small
package. Pugs typically weigh between 14 and 20
pounds.
- The
coat is soft and can be silver, apricot, fawn or
black. Pugs are short coated and require little
grooming.
- Pugs
are social animals and love to be petted, groomed and
played with.
- A Pug,
even abused and older ones, generally adapt to change
readily. This of course, makes the task of
relocating the Pug to a new home much
easier.
