The Pug Dog

 The Pug is of Chinese origin and dates back to the pre-Christian era. Dutch traders brought the Pugs from the east to Holland and to England. The more refined Pug that we know today must be credited to the English.  Pug's character is unique in that he is a clown at heart with a terrific sense of humor but at the same time he carries himself with great dignity.  A pug is anxious to please, anxious to learn and anxious to love. His biggest requirement is that you love him back. The pug is defined multum in parvo—“Much in a small package.” 

 The Pug is extremely people oriented and should not be left alone for extended periods of time. Pugs have been called the clowns of the dog world, and were bred with one purpose, to be companion animals to humans. A pug loves a good meal, a soft lap and a soft pillow. They adore their owners and will often follow them from room to room. While they play with other pugs, their true allegiance is to their human companions. They snort, snore, sneeze and make lovely pug sounds so you always know they are near. The Pug has a stable, even temperament and a playful, outgoing disposition making him an excellent companion.  He is a low activity, low maintenance dog, well-suited for apartment or condominium life. He's moderately easy to train, and is generally good with outsiders, but will warn his owners when strangers approach

 The care of a pug is quite minimal. They need their ears and nose wrinkles cleaned, toe nails clipped, and some may need their anal glands "expressed" periodically. While they do not need to be brushed for appearances, they do shed quite a bit and benefit from frequent brushing.

 Pugs are generally good with children; small children may not be good for a pug. Because of their large, protruding eyes, they are extra susceptible to injury and must be treated gently and lovingly.

THE UPS:

Pugs are lovable

Pugs are natural clowns

Pugs are not aggressive, as a rule

Pugs travel well

Adult Pugs will relax with you

Pugs are adaptable to many situations

Pugs are typically not big barkers

Pugs get along with almost all animals

THE DOWNS:

Pugs shed a LOT

Pugs can not tolerate extreme heat

Pugs are puppies until they are around 2 years old

Pugs should not be kept as outdoor dogs

Pugs can become overweight easily

Pugs sneeze, snort, snuffle and snore loudly

Billy