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Pug
adult Pug dogs
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| group: molossoid / toy |
height: 10-13.25"
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25.4-33.18 cm |
| types: |
weight: 14-18
lbs / 6.35-8.16 kg |
| colors: |
fawn,
silver, apricot-fawn, black with black mask, ears and moles
on cheek |
| physical traits: |
muscular, compact, flat
face, coiled tail, rose or button nose |
| hair type: |
fine, short, soft, smooth,
glossy |
personality/
temperament: |
even-tempered, outgoing,
playful, vibrant, impish, dignified, resolute, individualistic,
devoted, faithful, loving, charming, affectionate, loyal
to family, clever, amusing, mischievous, energetic, tough,
pugnacious, opinionated, forceful, strong-willed, gluttonous,
sulky, some may be hostile to strangers |
maintenance/
special needs:
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protect from heat, do
not overfeed, protect from overheating and catching cold,
requires patience to train, easy to groom |
| nickname: |
'multo in parvo' - a lot
of dog in a small space, Mopshond, Mops, Carlin, Pug Dog,
Chinese Pug |
| origination: |
Ancient China, from Mastiffs |
| bred for: |
companionship, royalty |
| identifying traits: |
pushed in face, pig tail |
| ideal for: |
family, companionship,
city or country life, watchdog |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| of interest: |
one of the oldest dog
breeds, name possibly from latin 'pugnus' because profile
resembles a 'fist' or that given to pet marmoset monkeys |
| life expectancy: |
13-15 yrs |
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| health concerns: |
bones / joints: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, vertebral anomalies, cardiovascular: stenosis of atrioventricular bundle (bundle of His),
eye: districhiasis, nervous: hydrocephalus, Pug encephalitis, reproductive: XX sex reversal |
| kennel clubs: |
fci-(small Molossian
type dog group), akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc |
| rescues: |
Alabama
Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc. |
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