Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Pug Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Pug is a small dog, considered
by some to be a dwarf Mastiff. It is a solid,
compact animal with the dogs measuring 12 to 14
inches and weighing up to 20 pounds. The bitches
are generally two inches shorter and have a
weight of 13 to 18 pounds. The Pug is well known
for its short, wrinkled face and curled tail that
rests on its back. The baby Pugs are sometimes
called Puglets. The Pug's coat color can be
black, fawn (often with a darker facial mask),
silver, or apricot. Other names for the Pug
include Mops, Chinese Pug Dog, or Carlin. The Pug
can live for up to 15 years.

History: Two schools of thought contend over the
origin of the Pug. It is the most generally
accepted that the Pug came into being in Asia and
is a descendant of the Pekingese. It was
mentioned in the writings of Confucius and was a
favorite among the Chinese royalty and nobility.
The Pug was also kept in Tibetan monasteries. It
was the Dutch East India Company that brought the
Pug to Europe in the 16th century. The Pug was
almost instantly popular and is featured in a
self portrait of the artist Hogarth.

Temperament: The Pug is an affectionate, outgoing
dog that loves to be around people. It is
something of a clown and often amuses its family
with its playful antics. The Pug is very good
with children and enjoys playing with them. The
Pug is a confident and alert dog that will keep
and eye on the house, without excessive
yappiness. It gets along fine with other dogs and
family pets.

Health Issues: Due to its short muzzle, the Pug
is susceptible to the usual problems that affect
brachycephalic breeds. The Pug will snore and
wheeze and can suffer from "snort attacks", which
are alarming but not dangerous. The Pug can
suffer from hip dysplasia, and this occurs in a
majority of these dogs. Be careful that your Pug
does not become overweight as this can make
breathing and joint problems worse. A very
serious ailment is Pug Dog Encephalitis, which
causes brain inflammation in young dogs. A
caesarean section is often necessary to deliver
the pups.

Grooming: The lighter colored Pugs, fawn and
apricot, can be fairly heavy shedders, especially
seasonally, and should be brushed regularly. The
black Pug sheds much less and does not need to be
tended to as much. The wrinkly face of the Pug
needs to be kept clean and dry as infections can
develop in the moist wrinkle creases.

Living Conditions: The Pug is perfect for indoor
living, being equally comfortable in a house or
apartment. It should have a daily walk to keep it
healthy, but these should be skipped in hot
weather. Because of the short face of the Pug, it
must be protected from both heat and cold. It can
suffer heat stroke very easily and should be kept
cool during the summer. The Pug will want to be
with its human family as much as possible.

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