Pug

The pug is a Chinese breed of dog. This dog is known for its cute face and adorable looks. The pug has a very wrinkled face and small body that make people fall in love with this small dog. The pug is a very friendly dog. They will socialize with everyone and love human company. They require a lot of attention and have known to get depressed and distressed if their owners do not spend enough time with them. The pug has a great sense of fun and is very playful. These dogs are quite mischievous and can be stubborn at times. These dogs have a small curled tail that adds appeal to their appearance. The name of the dog literally means “playful little devil”. Pug is an affectionate name given to these fun loving dogs.

The pug is one of the thickest dogs. They are short and stout. Their legs are very small holding up an almost square frame. Pug’s have very round heads with a huge yet short muzzle. The muzzle is square and blunt. The pugs do not have very distinct features. These dogs are known for moles on their faces. These moles are considered beauty spots for the dog. These dogs have very large eyes that are very prominent. The eyes are usually of a very dark color. They have button or rose shaped ears that are very small and rather thin. Their ears fall down towards the face. Their faces have deep and large wrinkles that are characteristic of this animal. These dogs have a curled tail and can have a double curl which is preferred in show dogs.

The pug has a very short haired coat. Their coats are usually seen in black, apricot, fawn and silver colors. The coat is fine soft and smooth to touch. The pug is known for its happy demeanor. These dogs have a keen and friendly attitude. The pug has very spirited, peppy and animated attitude. They are very loyal and affectionate animals. The pug is very frisky and lovable. They enjoy being around people and can get a little hyper at times. They are great fun to have around and keep people very entertained with their tricks and lively behavior. They are known to make people laugh and are always happy to see anyone. The pug is a very intelligent dog. These dogs excel at obedience training and are very easily trained. They do not require much house training and once trained are very obedient.

The pug is highly sensitive to the tone of human voices. They are known to howl at high pitch noises. They react badly to harsh treatment and thus strict punishment is very unnecessary with these dogs. These dogs are very devoted to their families and make good watch dogs. The pug is quite prone to health problems and need to be looked after very well. They have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years. They are well suited for apartment life.