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Pug breed information and pictures
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The Pug is part of the Toy group. The Pug is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Pug is Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Pug lifestyle is Indoor pet
The Pug is susceptible to patellar luxation, epilepsy and skin problems. It is important that when contacting a Pug breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Pug from a petstore which commonly are known to support Pug puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Pug health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Pug breed standard.
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Pug |
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Group:
Toy |
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Shoulder Height:
13.75 in - 23.75 in |
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Weight:
14-18 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Low-medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
China - Originally from the Orient, they were brought to Holland before the 16th century for the nobility. Recently it is theorized that the breed may actually have originated in the Orient as a longer legged, shorter coated version of the Pekingese. Name may originate as the word
Character:
Easy-going and straightforward, Pugs are sociable, intelligent and calm.
Temperment:
This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It may get jealous if its owner ignores it.
Coat:
Consists of short hairs. Colors can be black, beige, or silver. Must have a black mask.
Care
Loose hairs should be removed periodically with a rubber brush. Special lotion needs to be applied to the facial creases.
Colour:
Fawn w/black mask; black
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Watch Dog
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