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The Pug is a stocky but short dog with the males
measuring 12 to 15 inches in height and weighing
between 14 and 20 pounds, and the female bitch
measuring 8 to 12 inches in height with a weight
of 13 to 18 pounds. They have a round head which
is disproportionately large for their body size
with a square shaped muzzle that is blunt and
quite short. Their ears can be either button
shaped or rose shaped, and are small and thin.
The tail curls over their back and is most
commonly a double curl, with a short coat that is
fine and soft. There can be a variety of colours
such as silver black fawn and apricot. Whilst
these dogs are small they are surprisingly
muscular and strong.

History. The Pug is a very old breed of dog and
thought to have originated prior to 400BC.
Although there are great discussions, concerning
the exact origins it is generally agreed upon,
that they originated in Asia. The dogs used to
often be kept in monasteries, and have been the
favourites of various Royalty. Pugs were first
introduced to Europe in the late 18th century by
the merchants and crews of the Dutch East India
trading company. In the 19th century, they
arrived in the United States and were recognized
as a breed there in 1885.

Temperament. The Pugs are not yappy dogs but they
do make excellent watchdogs, drawing their
owners' attention to anything they detect that is
unusual. They are strong of will, but generally
amiable and it is rare for them to be aggressive.
They are well suited as a family pet and get on
well with children; they are also strong enough
and sturdy enough to tolerate play with smaller
children, which because of their size is not a
problem as they are not big enough to knock small
children over normally. They are not normally
particularly excitable dogs, yet they are rarely
boring. They also integrate well with other pets
in the household. Because they are muscular and
active they tend to like more exercise than other
dogs of similar size. It is very important to
assert yourself as the master of your pet,
otherwise the dog may feel that they are in
control, which can cause them to be destructive,
a dog that feels they are in control of a
household is rarely as happy as the dog who
realises their correct place in the hierarchy.

Health issues. Pugs can catch a cold quite easily
and do not tolerate particularly hot or cold
weather. Due to their short muzzle, they have a
greater tendency towards breathing problems. It
is also prone to ailments of the skin and, a
condition known as pug dog encephalitis, which is
a brain based infection. It is common for the
females when giving birth to require a Caesarean
section, due in no small part to the size of
baby's head. They can also suffer some eye
conditions, and it is important not to over feed
a pug as they will eat more than they require
which will lead to obesity.

Grooming. Because of their predisposition to skin
problems it is advisable to only brush them when
necessary; this is of course also true for
bathing. After a Bath, you have to dry the dog as
thoroughly as possible. The exception to this
rule are the creases around the dogs face, these
must be cleaned regularly and quite frequently.
As a breed they shed quite heavily but this is
only seasonal, and more grooming may be required
at that time.

Living conditions. The Pug is well suited to
living in an apartment but does require a
reasonable amount of exercise. When out walking
you need the dog to walk beside or behind you as
they tend to see the person leading as the person
in command. These are a determined breed, and you
need to assert yourself as their master.

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