Pug
AKA: Carlin, Mops
Description: The Pug has a square compact body with a sleek, soft coat with a muscular build breed. He has an expression that seems to combine grouchiness with sweetness and bewilderment. Their dark protruding eyes are prominent and very expressive. This short muzzled dog has facial wrinkles, small folded rose shaped ears and its tail lays in a tight curl. Limbs are straight and very strong and teeth should meet in a slightly undershot bite. The coat of the Pug is short, close fitting, and sleek.
Temperament: This breed are a very affectionate, loving and loyal breed with a happy disposition. They are playful and charming too. Also a good natured, playful, charming and has a heart-warming personality. They like to have fun but this kind of dog are more inclined to snuggle up and take a nap than to frolic around. His table temperament and friendly nature makes the Pug a good family pet, and he is also ideal as a companion dog for the elderly or anyone that just wants a peaceful friend. He couldn’t be an ideal watchdog or guard dog since he is very sociable and prefers to communicate through grunting rather than barking. They get along well with children and other animals but jealousy comes in when another pet get more attention than them. They are highly intelligent easy to train but tends to get bores to repetitive trainings. Pugs are very sensitive to the tome of your voice so harsh punishment is not recommended.
Activity: This breed is good in an apartment life and will do ok without a yard and they are inactive indoors. They could not withstand cold or hot weather so they should be in a comfortable temperature indoor. Pugs requires a daily walk. They love energetic games and a regular exercise would keep them healthy. But be careful not to over do it, especially if you see them start to wheeze.
Grooming: Pugs smooth short haired coat are easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. If they are bathed, they should be dried quickly to prevent chill. The creases on their face should be cleaned regularly. They only shed heavy by season.
Health Problems: The life span of Pug is around 12-13 years. Some health problems to look out for with this breed are: cataracts, entropion, liver problems, epilepsy, sensitivity to drugs and chemicals, PRA, Less-Perthes, and encephalitis. His eyes are prone to injury or infection because of their prominence. Moreover, He is sensitive in heat since he has short muzzle and short coat, so they should not be left under the heat of the sun or in stuffy conditions.
Breed Group: Mastiff, AKC Toy
Color: Silver, Apricot-fawn, Or Black, With Black Muzzle Or Mask, Ears, Cheek Moles, And Trace Down Back
Height: Dogs 12-14 inches (30-36 cm.) Bitches 10-12 inches (25-30 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 13-20 pounds (6-9kg.) Bitches 13-18 pounds (6-8kg.)
Country Of Origin: China
Dynamics: Pugs are loyal, playful, eager to please, friendly with everyone. Also moderately energetic, genius and calm.
Tags: dog breeds, Pug, Top 50 Dog Breeds