Pug Facts
A Guide To The Popular Toy Pugs

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Pug Facts - Pug History

When it comes to pug facts relating to the breed history, the Pug information about their early origins is mainly based on speculation. But, most historians will agree that toy Pugs are a very old breed, generally believed to have originated in the Orient sometime prior to 400 BC. During this period they are said to have enjoyed a high status as companion pets in the palaces of Emperors. There seems to also be a consensus among experts that they were revered pets in the Tibetan monasteries.

Later history reveals that the Pug gained much popularity in Europe where this small dog breed was often to be found in royal households - although it was also treasured by people from all walks of life. They were especially favored by the Dutch who, it is said, trusted them to watch over their children. One Pug is credited with saving the life of Prince William of Orange by alerting him to the advancing Spaniards in 1572 at Hermingny. Much later, when William III became king of England, the favored Pugs crossed the channel with them, beginning their popularity in Great Britain.

During the 19th century, the British brought several more of these dogs back to England after they had successfully taken over the Chinese Imperial Palace. Subsequently, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor became very fond of the breed and owned twelve of them during the course of their lifetime.

This toy dog breed is a small version of the mastiff, which makes him look quite robust for his small size. His overall appearance is that of a charming, cubby, and squarely built dog.

Among the popular small breeds of dogs, the Pug has been described by owners as charming, yet strong-willed. Their charm has led them to become somewhat famous in the movie industry.


Living with Pugs

Appearance:

Height: 10-11 inches. Weight: 14-18 pounds
Colors: include apricot, black and silver fawn.

Pug Facts Related To Pug Care And Grooming:

The coat is smooth and soft, but one of the Pug facts you should really take to heart is that they are known to be notorious shedders. Owners need to brush them quite a bit - daily even, and vacuum up the fur balls often. One grooming tool that is a life-saver and that pet owners swear by is the FurMinator. It handles shedding like no other tool and keeps the Pug's coat under control for a longer period of time.

Other important grooming areas are the facial folds - dare we say wrinkles - and the ears. With such a short face doing all the sniffing around that dog's do, a lot of undesirable junk and slobber gets into those folds around the muzzle and above the eyes. But if you keep a supply of Natural Pet Wipes at hand, it's easy to clean the facial area quickly and avoid bacterial issues.

Pugs are prone to ear problems such as infections and mite invasions. As such, regular cleaning with an ear wash is important.

Many dogs are not very cooperative when it comes to nail clipping - Pugs are even more so, plus their nails grow quickly. Rising to this challenge, some owners have found it very helpful to use an Elizabethan collar for the job because it makes the dog much calmer. Another helpful tool is a dremel nail filer especially for dogs with black nails that make it harder to see the quick.

Pug Facts - Pug Characteristics And Traits:

The Pug character is best described as playful, charming, clownish and somewhat "naughty". They are quite intelligent, love to be around people and are very affectionate. As toy dog breeds go, the Pug temperament is often described as stubborn, but never aggressive or pugnacious! However, the stubborn streak can make potty training your dog harder.

They do seem to enjoy the attention of being dressed up and in general their owners seem to like decking them out in fancy coats and sweaters.

There is some debate about whether or not these dogs snore - most owners report that the little cuties "do" indeed snore, so if this bothers you -wrong dog!

As the small breeds go, these are one of the most popular companion dogs and considered to be easy to obedience train once you take the lead. Another useful trait around the household, is their reputation for being a fairly good watchdog. To clarify "fairly good", they will bark to alert you of a possible intruder, while at the same time not being nuisance barkers.

Pug Dog Toys

Pug Facts - Activity Level:

These little dogs do not need a lot of exercise - in fact, care should be taken not to over exercise them in warm weather because they really cannot tolerate a lot of heat. However, under normal conditions, they are pretty tough and short walks will be enjoyed.

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Pug Facts - Space Needs:

This breed can adapt to city or suburban life, house or apartment and a yard is not a necessity. Aside from their love of play, they are not especially active dogs around the house.

Children:

The Pug has a very good reputation with children, being very loving and patient. That being said, any dog can be unpredictable and it is always recommended that activities between pets and children be supervised by an adult.

Elderly:

This breed makes an excellent companion for the elderly or sedentary family. Exercise demands are modest and he seems to be extra sensitive toward the more needy.

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