Pug
Alternative Breed Name: Dutch bulldog
Country of origin China
Life expectancy 12-15 years
Height Males: 25-28 cm, Females: 25-28 cm
Weight Males: 6-8 kg, Females: 6-8 kg
Hair length Short
Hair color yellowish-tan, silvery, black
Group for children, decorative dogs, apartment dogs
Litter size From 3 to 5 puppies
Experience required In an apartment or a private house
Pug Personality Temperament
Level of aggression Non-aggressive (1/5)
Energy Medium (3/5)
Trainability Medium (3/5)
Shedding High (4/5)
Maintenance Medium (3/5)
Friendliness Friendly (4/5)
Health Bad (1/5)
Maintenance cost Medium (3/5)
Tolerance to separation No tolerance (1/5)
Intelligence Average (3/5)
Level of noise Above average (4/5)
Guarding skills Good (4/5)
Price 300 - 2500 $
Facts
The flattened muzzle makes these dogs snore and snort. Owners will have to learn to fall asleep to this noise.
Description
The Pug is one of those breeds that, thanks to its distinctive appearance, is easily recognized even by those who do not consider themselves experts in dog breeding. Of course, its modest size and special good-naturedness don’t allow one to rely on this pet as a reliable guardian but the Pugs are perfect as loyal friends for the whole family and a source of positive emotions. French empress Josephine used her pug named Fortuna to pass notes to her future husband, Napoleon, when she was in the Carmes prison. She hid them under the dog’s collar.
There are different names for pugs in different countries: in China – Lo-sze, in Finland – Mopsi, in Spain – Doguillo, in Holland – Mopshond, which means “to grumble” in Dutch.
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