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Pug

photo of a pug dog
adult Pug dogs
photo of a pug dog
    height of a pug dog
group: molossoid / toy height: 10-13.25" /
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:

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  
of interest:  
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.
     
pug dog
 
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