Pug Secrets

Pugs have been around for thousands of years in one form or another. It is generally thought that the Pug originated in China, although there is no way to confirm this. The first writings that mentioned very short-nosed little dogs did refer to Chinese dogs. Sometimes, it is not sure if these dogs were Pugs or Pekingese. It is also unknown what the Pug's parent breeds were, but Pekingese had to have played a role somewhere.

Pugs were reserved for the Imperial court of China, but through trade and wars eventually made their way to Europe, first through Holland. They were a common sight in European royal homes and thrones by the sixteenth century. Famous Pug owners include Josephine (Napoleon's wife); William, Prince of Orange in Holland who credits a warning from his Pug in saving him from an assassin. And English painter William Hogarth, who put his Pug "Trump" in several paintings.

The Pug as we recognize it did not exist until the 1800's. The Pug went through a long series of changes in body shape, body size and color that (for unknown reasons) some were encouraged while others were not. Some writings from Dutch traders in China indicated that there were longhaired and shorthaired Pugs, and that most of them were golden in color all over.

If Hogarth's representations of his Pug were accurate, then Pugs in his day (1697 – 1764) were probably barely recognizable as Pugs. They had longer legs, a slimmer body and a longer nose. They were bred in a variety of colors like fawn, black and silver. There were a limited number of Pugs brought to Holland, and then they spread out to other countries. It is commonly thought that Pugs were bred to small Bulldogs or an extinct small Mastiff in order to continue the breed.

The Pug as we know it didn't come into being until the formation of a breed standard in the 1800's. Although Pugs had been longhaired, they now had to come in short haired coats in order to be shown. Pugs used to come in many different colors, but for some reason only three official colors are allowed in both the show rings of Europe and America.

Pugs quickly conquered the hearts and homes of the New World, where they were one of the first breeds to be approved by the American Kennel Club in 1885. A renewed interest in Pugs occurred after the release of the hit movie "Men In Black", featuring Frank the Pug, who played an alien on Earth. Pugs have always loved people and always will, as long as the breed survives. Hopefully, there will be an emphasis on breeding healthy dogs rather than show-winning dogs in the future. It's the least we owe the Pug.

Pug history can be found on the Internet and at your local library. Ensuring that the breed is the right one for your family can be accomplished by studying basic Pug information.

The Pug dog is probably named Pug after the Old English word Pugg, which means a playful little devil or monkey. That name fits the Pug, as they have a winning personality that has aided in its migration around the word. Originally breed in China, it later traveled to Japan, other places around the globe, and eventually to England. From there, it came to America. The American Kennel Club officially recognized it as a breed in 1885. The Pug Dog Club of America was started in 1931, and the breed has grown in popularity ever since that time. It is one of the favorite breeds around the world.

A toy dog breed, Pugs have a medium-small body. They weigh in at thirteen to twenty pounds, and stand from twelve to fourteen inches tall. Pugs have a wrinkly face and large, dark eyes that light up when they are excited. Their eyes tend to have a lot of expression in them.

Pugs prefer the company of humans, though they get along well with other dogs and other pets. They really love to be with their owner, and will usually be right at their owner’s feet or on their owner’s lap. These loyal dogs get concerned and even a bit jealous or anxious if they aren’t given enough of their owner’s attention. They also do not respond well to being harshly disciplined, as they are sensitive to their owner’s tone of voice. Often they will do things to get their owner’s attention, or to get them to laugh aloud. They are considered to be little clowns.

Particularly during the first few years, Pugs have a tremendous amount of energy. They are often more difficult to train though, as they don’t enjoy the training sessions because they get bored with them. They tend to be very rambunctious, but they are also very playful with a great sense of humor.

Having so much energy it would make sense for them to enjoy walks. They do, but can’t get much outdoor activity, as they have short noses and tend to have trouble breathing with excessive exercise. They are also very sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.

If you are thinking of getting another family pet, consider the Pug dog. It will be a good, lovable family pet, eager to please and with a wonderful disposition. It will be excited to be with a family to play with, and to entertain with antics to get attention. They are such wonderful companion dogs that get along great with children, visitors to your home and all sorts of other pets. These things make it a great addition to a family. He will stay a smaller size, and love to go for walks. While they aren’t the greatest at being trained, they do try hard to please and will be fun to have around in so many ways.

Pug dogs can be bought through a breeder, and preferably bought as a puppy, while they are cute and small and can grow up in your family. A breeder can sell you one that is healthy and of good breeding.

The Pug is a breed of dog well-known for being playful, smart and extremely devoted to their owner. This article will give you Pug information about the breed, specifically the personality that a Pug tends to have.

Since the Pug is an excellent breed of dog with many fine qualities many people end up raising more than one at a time. However, each dog breed has exceptions for when they aren't the right for everyone or every household and the Pug is no exception. While everyone wants to see the positive effects of Pug dogs it is also very important that you consider the negative aspects of the breed before you make your final decision on getting a Pug. By carefully selecting a breed you can ensure that your new dog is a positive experience. So consider the negative aspects of Pug dogs in order to make sure their personality and lifestyle will fit in with your household. It is important that you carefully and seriously consider the nature and characteristics of the Pug breed before making a final decision. The most difficult areas for the owners of a Pug include health issues, shedding and housetraining. Each of these areas will be discussed in a little more depth in the following article.

When it comes to health, Pug dogs are likely to get many genetic health issues. As a result the Pug dog will require more veterinary care than the average breed of dog. While this won't happen with all Pugs, you should be prepared to spend a lot of time and money at the vet's office. So if you don't want to make this twelve plus year commitment then you may want to consider another breed.

Another common issue is shedding. Despite their short hair, the Pug sheds more than other breeds. So if you don't want to deal with dog fur all over your house, car and clothes then Pug dogs may not be right for you. Nothing you do can help you keep down the amount of shedding a Pug has, you will simple find dog hair all over the place. You can keep the hair down by cleaning, but it would have to be done regularly.

The last issue to consider with Pug dogs is housetraining. When it comes to dog breeds, the Pug isn't the easiest to train. Due to their small size they are more difficult to train than a larger breed dog, which has a greater capacity to hold. Although size isn't the only obstacle, it is also the issue that Pug dogs tend to be very stubborn at times, making them less cooperative to train than other dog breeds. Those who have owned Pug dogs before or have a skilled training system in place from owning any breed of dog before, then training a Pug may be able to happen within three months of adding the dog to your household. However, in general you should expect to take at least a year or more to teach Pug dog proper housetraining techniques. So if you don't want to deal with a puppy that isn't housetrained for a few years then you likely don't want a Pug.

You want to carefully consider the pros and cons of owning a Pug. Researching Pug information is the first step to finding out if they are the right breed for you.

Could that little dog at the animal shelter be a Pug? It's quite possible. According to the Humane Society of the United States, twenty-five percent of all abandoned dogs are purebreds. Considering that several million dogs are abandoned in America a year, that's a lot of purebred dogs in shelters. You can help identify the breed or breeds of a shelter dog with the help of breed standards.

To best use a Pug breed standard, you need to look at the Pug's face straight on and then look at the rest of the body in a profile. With most other breeds of dogs, you can just look at their profiles and then compare them to various breed standards. But the face of a Pug is essential to the breed and can only be best seen directly. Your shelter dog will not match the Pug breed standard exactly – but no Pug can. The breed standard is an ideal portrait of a Pug, not based on an actual Pug.

The controversial but magnetically adorable head of the Pug should be round and solid, not apple-shaped. Ideally, the face should be flat, but there are many Pugs with longer noses than the breed standard allows. The eyes are large, bright and always black. The face and head should be covered in wrinkles. The nose should be button or sometime rose shaped. The ears are smooth, small for the head, thin and feel like velvet. The lower jaw should be longer than the upper jaw (called an undershot bite). The tongue is usually sticking out of the mouth.

The Pug's body should be sturdy, cobby and a bit on the round side. It should be proportional to the head. The legs look just a little too small for the body, but not short like a Dachshund's. Many pet Pugs will have longer legs than the breed standard allows. They should stand about ten or eleven inches high at the shoulder and weigh anywhere from fourteen to seventeen pounds.

The Pug officially only comes in three colors, but pet Pugs often have smudged or indistinct colors and sometimes small patches of white. Show Pugs have very distinct colors that don’t blur into each other. The three official colors are all black, fawn with a black facemask and silver. The latter is very rare, which is a kind of light gray with a black facemask. Pet Pugs often have dewclaws, while show Pugs do not.

Pug information such as the breed standard will also be clear on recognizing a Pug by temperament as well as bodily features. Unless a Pug has been severely abused, they won’t turn vicious. They are, for the most part, friendly, charming, very personable and get along with all kinds of species. They seem to thrive on being stared at and adored. Pugs will often seem to smile when they are pleased with how they have blessed the world with their presence.

A purebred Pug can be found available for adoption from a Pug breed rescue. It is a necessity to learn as much Pug information as you can before getting one for your family.