Group: Toy Group
Purpose of Breed: Companion
Country of Origin: China
Average Size: Dogs range from 12 to 14 inches and 13 to 20 pounds; Bitches range from 10 to 12 inches and 13 to 18 pounds.
Color(s): Typically silver, apricot-fawn or black, with clearly-defined black markings on the face.
Coat Type: The pug has a short, smooth coat of fine glossy hair.
Grooming: The Pug's coat is easy to maintain and only needs a vigorous brushing once or twice a week. This breed is a minimal shedder and requires standard care for ears, pads and nails. Eyes have a tendency to weep and should be examined regularly.
Exercise Needs: Pugs need only a moderate amount of daily exercise to maintain their physical health. They are a suitable breed for small homes or apartments. They do not tolerate heat well and should be briskly dried if wet.
Temperament: Pugs are outgoing and social dogs that enjoy the company of both adults and children. They are even-tempered, but can be willful and stubborn at times. They are cheerful, playful, clever and mischievous all at the same time. They are alert, loyal and suspicious enough around strangers that they will sound the alarm when they feel it is necessary.
Common Ailments: Susceptible to patellar luxation, epilepsy, breed specific encephalitis, eye problems and skin problems.
Life Expectancy: Averages 12-15 years.
Trivia: Napoleon's wife Josephine used her Pug, "Fortune" to carry secret messages under his collar to her husband while imprisoned at Les Carmes.
More Information: Pug Dog Club of America, Inc.
Baby Ninja was 7 years old and a pug. We got him on October 14, 2001. He liked to do anything we do. He was the best dog, he will be severely missed. We love you baby, Mom.
She is very smart and likes to give lots of kisses and play with blanky. She is being paper box trained and is catching on very fast.
Hamlet is a 6 month old Pug. I got Hamlet on 12/13/2008. He likes to playing tag, soccer and mostly loving on me. Hamlet is the sweetest little dog and very smart. He has brought sunshine back into my life.
Tazor was 2 years old in May 2008. He is a Pug. He was the "runt" of the litter. I fell in love when I went to see a friend who breeds pug, I had never seen pug puppies.
Milo, my 2 year old pug, was adopted by me after his first owner died unexpectedly and wasn't found for 5-6 days. Milo went in the cupboard, got into his bag of food and was healthy and happy when discovered. He's a survivor!
Betty is 9 weeks old and is a pug. I got this pet on the same day my nana was to be buried, we named her Betty after her. She loved dogs.
Pugsley Marie is 9 years old and is a Pug. I bought Pugsley 3 years ago from a girl I work from that didn't want her anymore.
Puggles is 10 months old and a Pug, of course. My aunt's dog had a litter of puppies and Puggles was the only one left after everyone picked through them.
Daisy Duke is a seven month old chinese pug. We purchased Daisy when she was eight weeks old from a breeder in Mineral Wells TX. My husband and I saw her puppy picture on the internet and called the breeder right away.
Photo of Koko (Pug). Koko is our 6 month old Pug. We got her from a breeder in South Caroline in February.