Pug

Description: These intelligent, straightforward, pliable, sociable, sensitive dogs have a great sense of humor and very affectionate. This breed is very demanding of itself physically. These dogs are especially devoted to a person that needs special attention, for example, the disabled or someone recuperating from an illness or injury. Pugs are patient and calm indoors, although they snore and are heavy shedders. Other Names: Foo Dog

Weight: 14-18 lbs.

Colors: The colors are silver, apricot-fawn and black.

Coat: The coat is fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither hard nor woolly.

Temperament: This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness, great charm, dignity, and an outgoing, loving deposition.

With Children: Pug is very patient with children.

With Pets: Can show aggressiveness toward dogs when playing.

Country of Origin: China

History: The Pug is of Chinese origin and dates back 700 B.C..They were prized possessions of the Emperors of China and lived in a most luxurious atmosphere and at times were even guarded by soldiers. Records show that three types of short nosed dogs were bred by the Chinese. They were the Lion dog, the Pekinese and the Lo-sze (ancient Pug). It was brought by the Dutch traders to east Holland and to England, where they are well known today