Pug History
The Pug is one of the oldest
dog breeds in all of history. Their history dates back to 700BC. These snubbed
nosed dogs were seen in documentation and paintings that date back to this time
period. The dogs were seen as little treasures and were carried around like
royalty. Some of the royals during this time regarding the dogs as being just
as important as a wife and were given special treatment. Anyone who disobeyed
this rule shall be put to death.
Pugs' Appearance
The Pug has a very compact
little body. It is seen as being very stocky, thick and square. The coat is
very soft with short hairs; colors include fawn, silver, and black. The muzzle
is flat and pushed in. This feature to the nose is called snubbed nosed. The
ears are normally rose shaped and the eyes seem to stick out and are very
expressive and dark. The back is short and the tail stays in a tight curl. The
legs are straight and strong.
Pug's Temperament
The Pug is known to be a very
perky outgoing little breed. They have a lot of energy even though they are
small in size. They are very affectionate and loyal to their owners. They are
just plain happy and can be quite clever. They are a bit willful at times and
tend to bore easily.
Pugs are intelligent so they
are very easy to train, and will pick up on the training quite quickly. Pugs
tend to make great watch dogs and are wonderful with both children and guests.
They need a lot of attention so they must not be ignored. They have a tendency
to become very jealous very quickly.