Maybe you know the saying «Life without a pug is possible, but pointless.» What beautiful Loriot knew, heed many pug fans.
Originally from China found the pug about Great Britain the way to the rest of the world.
How about his Health stands and what you pay attention to when it comes to posture & co must tell you our breed portrait.
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Size Male: 30 to 36 cm, female: 25 to 30 cmWeightMale: 8 to 10 kg, female: 6 to 8 kgColorsLight fawn, silver, apricot, black, silver/fawn, fawnLife expectancy12 to 15 yearsOriginUK & Chinacharacter/temperamentclever, attentive, charming, stubborn, playful, calm, docile, cheerful, affectionate, sensitiveFCI groupGroup 9: Companion and companion dogs, Section 11: Small mastiff-like dogs
Look
Small, compact and crumpled – these are just three characteristics that apply to the well-known pug.
The Body of the dog is strong and muscular and awakens one burly impression. He is carried by short legs.
But what is more striking is that Headthe of one flat snout, big saucer eyes and lots of wrinkles is embossed.
The ears are small and bent forward. The rod again is short and curly and will carried on the back.
Height Weight
The little power pack reaches a Height from 25 to 30 centimeters/female respectively 30 to 36 centimeters/male.
female dogs bring it between 6 and 8 kilograms on the scales males between 8 and 10 kilograms.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The pug has one very fine, short and smooth coatthe one particularly pronounced shine has.
One undercoat has the pug not. That means he not a big fan of the cold is.
The following colors are allowed for fur: Light fawn, apricot, silver, fawn, black and silver/fawn.
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The Eyes are from the pug big and round. With the colors of these cute button eyes this breed is limited to one very dark brown and black.
History & Origin of the Pug
Today the pug is considered British dog breed. His root but are at the other end of the world, in China.
There he was already 2,000 years ago a popular noble lap dogwhich was reserved exclusively for the Chinese emperors.
It took one further detour via the Netherlandsbefore the pug finally to Great Britain came.
From here he conquered around the year 1900 the world – and was from the FCI finally in 1966 officially recognized as a breed.
Nature & character of the pug
In terms of nature and character, the pug is quite a ambivalent dog. Because meet here temperaments on top of each otherwhich are not always compatible with each other.
The happy pug usually has one sunny disposition and is usually in a good mood and friendly.
With his sociable kind he takes the hearts of his people by storm. To them he builds affectionate and sensitive dog close ties.
Do you have to to leave alonethe pug thinks so not funny at all. And if you have to be left alone, then please with proper puppy training.
If he has recovered from this initial shock, the pug is considered quiet dogthe smart and attentive wanders through pug life.
suits him playful pug something not? Then don’t be surprised if you then his stubborn nature and stubborn head get to feel.
attitude & upbringing
Of course you also want to know what you can do with the pug in terms of attitude and upbringing have to pay attention. You will now receive the most important information.
Upbringing
Who is so cute and small, puts no high demands on his upbringing – or does it?
In fact, the pug is considered a dog that only should be kept by people with dog experience.
Because the furry nose has one extremely strong self-expression and In many cases, they tend to overestimate themselves.
Added to that racial stubbornnessand already are Problems are inevitable with inconsistent upbringing and leadership.
But did you manage to convey to your pug that one new hierarchy with you at the top in your mutual interest is?
Then you have one for many years faithful and brave companion at your sidewith which you will experience many adventures.
attitude
The pug can in a city apartment being held. It would be an advantage if this on the ground floor lies because Climbing stairs quickly becomes exhausting for the little brat becomes.
It is important that you pay attention to the pug that he moves enough.
In fact, the dog is considered canine slackerwho to nearly dragged during his daily walks must be – if he not exactly its active 5 minutes has.
Much rather the pug chills and cuddles with his people – and is also happy when his little gray cells are properly challenged here become.
Health & Care
How is it actually about them Health and care of the pug ordered? lurk here diseases and problems and how can the right care help?
Find the exciting and interesting answers out in the following lines.
Life expectancy
The Life expectancy of a pug serious breeding amounts to 12 to 15 years.
Health
Especially with pugs, we can’t mention often enough that a responsible breeding itself significantly on the health and life expectancy of the rascal affects.
Maybe you already know where this particular trip goes.
Due to various and wrong breeds some pugs have one extremely flat and shortened nose.
This in turn means that this respiratory diseases can occur: that Brachycephalic Syndrome and the laryngeal collapse.
In addition, exist predispositions to these diseases:
Please go by all means once a year for a routine check-up at the vet. Also regular deworming and the parasite prophylaxis you shouldn’t forget.
The necessary vaccinations contribute that of course be refreshed at the right time intervals should.
General Grooming & Grooming
Especially that face of the pug is in focus regular checks – and not only the eyes and the nosebut also the many facial wrinkles.
Here are unfortunately perfect breeding ground for inflammation and resulting problems. The same applies to the ears, the muzzle and the paws.
The grooming turns out significantly less demanding than general care. The race loses despite the short fur quite a lot of hair.
However, it is sufficient if you brush every few days and remove dead hairs.
Does the pug suit me?
yes, one Life without a pug is meaningless – but doesn’t get you any further, when you two just don’t get along.
Like it about your compatibilitydo you find with the following statements easily out.
- You have no problem so that your Pug always in focus want to stand.
- you are looking for one affectionate and cuddly family dog with a good mood.
- You trust you the breed-typical stubbornness to and can deal with this.
The pug should your first dog be? Then please sit down in advance with all the important rules of dog training.
Fun facts about pugs
«Live happy, live happily like the pug in the oat straw» – and if you’re so happy, of course, come with us some fun facts around the cornerthat we don’t want to withhold from you.
pug puppies from responsible breeding cost between €1,300 and €1,500.
The pug is considered in many places to be torment breeding. In order to end this situation, the so-called retro pugs bred.
In the English speaking area is the name of the pug pug – if you ask for a pug there, you will probably a mop get their hands on, but not a dog.
Buddhist monks kept the pug as a house and temple dog.
the pug Pompey saved in 1572 the life of Dutch Prince William of Orange. Rumor has it here too a Kooikerhondje involved was.
Napoleon’s wife Josephine had a pug named fortune – and we hope this little man will give her luckier than her husband, who was also small.
Fun fact on the side: Fortune made historybecause he Napoleon bit on his wedding night Unfortunately, we don’t know where. The marriage lasted 14 years.
Pugs have been that for a long time Masonic symbol – and that led to Creation of the Order of the Pug in 1740.
We’re sure you’ll come up with more stories and tips. We would be happy if you share them with us in the comments. 😊