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- Origin of the Pug
- Physical characteristics of the Pug
- Pug personality
- Pug care
- Puppy Pug - Pug Education
- pug dog diseases
O pug, carlino or carlini, is a very particular dog. The "official" motto of the race multum in parvo, which in Latin means a lot of substance in a small volume, alludes to a big dog in a small body.
This breed of dog needs constant companionship as it is very playful and if it is alone it can develop separation anxiety. Therefore, it is not recommended to adopt it by families with very young children, as in these cases it would not be possible to give it the attention it deserves. But with children a little older, there is no problem with Pugs, on the contrary, they are very affectionate and sociable animals. If you have small children, check out our article with the best breeds for children.
In this PeritoAnimal breed sheet we will explain to you everything you need to know about Pugs.
Source- Asia
- China
- Group IX
- muscular
- short ears
- toy
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- Giant
- 15-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-70
- 70-80
- more than 80
- 1-3
- 3-10
- 10-25
- 25-45
- 45-100
- 8-10
- 10-12
- 12-14
- 15-20
- Low
- Average
- High
- Balanced
- Intelligent
- Active
- Tender
- Kids
- floors
- Houses
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
- Short
- Smooth
- Thin
Origin of the Pug
As with many other dog breeds, the Pug's origin is uncertain and controversial. It is known that it comes from China, but it is not yet known if it has among its closest relatives the large Molossos puppies or the Pekingese and similar dogs. What is known is that centuries ago these dogs, along with the Pekinese, were the favorite animals in tibetan monasteries. It is believed that this breed was taken to Holland by Dutch traders, where they were later taken also to France, England and throughout Europe.
Since they arrived in Europe and then America, Pugs have been considered charming companion puppies and puppies worthy of exposure. The Western fascination with this breed has reached the point where many Pugs have been the protagonists of movies and series.
Physical characteristics of the Pug
This is a short, chubby and compact body dog. Despite being a small dog, the Pug is a muscular animal. Your upper body is level and your chest is broad. The head is large, round and without cracks in the skull. It is not apple-shaped like the Chihuahua dogs and the skin that covers it is full of wrinkles. The muzzle is short and square. The Pug's eyes are dark, large and globular in shape. They are bright and their expression is sweet and concerned. The ears are thin, small and have a velvety texture. Two varieties can be found:
- Pink ears, which are small, hang down and bent back.
- Button ears, which are bent forward pointing towards the eye.
The tail is set on high and is tightly curled. If it's double wrapped, even better, because that's what breeders are after. According to the International Cynological Federation (FCI), this double winding is highly desirable. O ideal size The Pug is not indicated in the FCI standard for the breed, but these dogs are small and their height to the cross is usually between 25 and 28 centimeters. O ideal weight, which is indicated in the breed standard, ranges from 6.3 to 8.1 kilos.
The fur of this dog is fine, smooth, smooth, short and shiny. The accepted colors are: black, fawn, silver fawn and abricot. The muzzle, the spots on the cheeks, the diamond on the forehead and the ears are black.
Pug personality
The Pug has the typical temperament of a companion dog. It is affectionate, happy and playful. He has a strong personality and likes to draw attention but is stable in character.
These dogs are easy to socialize and, properly socialized, tend to get along very well with adults, children, other dogs and animals. However, despite being playful, they do not tolerate the intense play and antics of small children well. Therefore, in order to get along well with strangers and other pets, it is important to socialize them since they are puppies.
In general, these puppies have no behavioral problems, but they can develop separation anxiety quite easily. the Pugs need constant company and they can become destructive dogs when they are alone for too long. They also need to exercise and receive mental stimulation so they don't get bored.
They are excellent pets for the Most people and families with big kids, and even for inexperienced owners. However, this breed is not recommended for families with very young children, as they tend to unintentionally mistreat small puppies. They are also not good pets for people who spend most of the day away from home or for very active people.
Pug care
Hair care does not take a lot of time or effort, but it is necessary. brush the Pug once or twice a week to remove the dead hair. These puppies lose a lot of hair, so it may be desirable to brush them more often to keep furniture and clothing free of dog hair. Bathing should only be given when the dog is dirty, but wrinkles on the face and muzzle should be cleaned with a damp cloth and dried frequently to avoid skin infections.
Pugs are dogs very playful and they need to exercise moderately, with daily walks and moderate playtime. Care should be taken not to require very strenuous exercise, as their flat muzzle and sturdy frame do not give them much strength and make them susceptible to thermal shocks, especially in hot, humid climates.
On the other hand, these dogs need a lot of company and are not suitable for people who spend most of their time outside. the Pugs need company and constant attention and they can develop destructive habits when they are alone for too long. They are dogs to live indoors with the family and adapt very well to life in apartments and in big cities.
Puppy Pug - Pug Education
this breed of dog is easy to train when using positive training styles. It is common to hear traditional trainers say that baby Pugs are stubborn and difficult to train, but this is often the result of a poor choice of dog training method rather than a characteristic of the breed. When positive training methods, such as clicker training, are correctly used, excellent results are achieved with these puppies.
pug dog diseases
Despite being a small dog, the Pug is usually healthy, with the exception of the problems caused by your short muzzle. The breed does not have canine diseases with exaggerated incidences, but it often has a soft palate, stenotic nostrils, patellar dislocation, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease and entropion. Occasionally they also have cases of epilepsy.
Due to their prominent eyes and flat face, they are prone to eye damage. Also due to their robust stature, they usually develop obesity, so you should be careful with your diet and amount of physical exercise.